Fuochi di Sant’Antonio Abate di Roseto Valfortore

The feast of Saint Anthony Abbot falls on January 17, and the fires in his honor are lit on the Saturday closest to that anniversary.

Since morning, in every alley and square of the village, are prepared the pyres for the artistic bonfires that compete for the award of prizes dedicated to the event; the wood works are inspired by a theme that expresses an aspect of the cultural heritage of Roseto. During the evening procession of the statue of the Saint and with the traditional blessing of the animals, are lit fires around which you gather families and groups of friends: here you spend the evening between simple dishes and a few glasses of local wine.

For guests in Piazza Bartolomeo III Di Capua are set up food and wine stands, where you can taste traditional dishes from Rosetta. The evening is also enlivened by popular music. Concludes the event, the award ceremony of the most beautiful fireworks and lottery.