Last night we went to the 30th International Folklore Festival in Staffolo.
Staffolo is a charming medieval hilltop town only about 5kms from us.
This event is organised by the folklore group Colle del Verdicchio .
It is held every year on the first Sunday of August (plus the preceding Friday and Saturday evenings).
As you can see from the leaflet, there were dancers from all over the world and those we saw were really spectacular.
My favourites, however, were the youngsters from Staffolo itself who were all decked out in their costumes and taking their responsibility very seriously. 
Just look at that little chap go!
Time for a rest, but not for him.
There was also something to eat, of course. This was the menu:
- Gnocchi all’anatra
- Tortellini alla boscaiola
- Salsicce alla brace
- Coniglio in porchetta
- Bistecche
- Maialino in porchetta
- Verdure Gratinate
- Patate Fritte
- Trippa
- Cresciole
I had Coniglio in Porchetta which is a speciality of Le Marche. It was delicious.
I’ve got a few recipes for Porchetta with rabbit, pork, chicken and even fish. They seem fairly straightforward. When I try one of them, I’ll post the results here.
We ate at long tressle tables under the old lime trees which line the boulevards/vialle, passed every now and then by a dancer strolling by in national costume.
It was a lovely evening. I’d go again.
I wish you had seen him, Rowena. Michael watch out! And, the straw trilby was just perfect.
Hi Gabi, Just as soon as the weather cools a little, I’ll make the pork version. (I think that’s the original.)
Thanks for the kind words, Diane.
Dear President, It was an extremely well organised and enjoyable event, but I must tell you that I am not the president, nor did I have anything to do with putting it on. It is organised by Colle del Verdicchio. I see by your link that you are President of a Folklore group – if you need any information, you could contact them. I gave the Colle del Verdicchio link in the main body of my post. Very best wishes, Sally