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Lazio · Pasta

Sagra della Polenta Rencocciata

Licenza · Lazio, Italy · Feb 21 – 22 🟡 Partially verified

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In Licenza, inside the Monti Lucretili regional park, the polenta is grilled until 'rencocciata' (crisp) and eaten like bread, served with pieces of wild boar or other dishes, with food stands, shows, music, dancing and games. The listing gives 21–22 February 2027 but marks the date as to be confirmed.

Polenta rencocciataWild boar
DatesFeb 21 – 22
Food FocusPolenta
Nearest airportRome Ciampino (CIA), about 70 km; Rome Fiumicino (FCO), about 90 km
GPS42.0779, 12.8923
Nearest provincial capitalRieti · ~46 km · approx 0.8h drive
Nearest region capitalRoma · ~52 km · approx 0.9h drive
Typical weather in FebruaryCold and often rainy — daytime highs around 12°C, evenings chilly.
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