The International Folklore Festival began in 1992. Before the pandemic, Carpinone’s folk group (known as “Ru Maccature”) used to organize this wonderful celebration on the 11-12th of August. It was one of the main folkloristic festival of Italy since 2006. It hosted groups from all over the world! “Ru Maccature”’s...
CALDORA’S CASTLE
Carpinone’s castle was probably built during the Norman period. Since then and until the end of the XIII century, the fortress was expanded over and over again, equipping it with more fortification. It also became one of Tommaso da Celano’s strongholds. On the basis of a decree issued by Federico...
FIREWORKS RACE
At midnight, Carpinone becomes the protagonist of the stunning and traditional fireworks competition which ends the celebrations in honor of our patron saint, San Rocco. If we have to describe our village and its inhabitants in few words, we can say that Carpinone is the “village of the fireworks”. This...