CONTESA DEL POZZO DELLA POLENTA

On 21 and 22 June, the Contesa del Pozzo della Polenta returns to Corinaldo (AN). The event, now in its 44th edition, is the oldest historical commemoration in the province of Ancona.

Three days that will animate the streets of the charming village of Corinaldo, with performances by musicians, flag-wavers, artists, jugglers and dancers to recreate the atmosphere that accompanied the celebrations for the victory of the siege of 1517 by Francesco Maria della Rovere.

The town’s four districts will compete in the traditional district games of tug-of-war, bell games and the archers’ palio to win the title of the winning district.

Then, there will be the opening of the handicraft markets with the possibility of rediscovering the ancient crafts of yesteryear. Through the streets of the village, music, dances, jesters and acrobats will accompany visitors until the evening, alternating with the drums and flags of the historical groups.

Music and entertainment will not be lacking with the awaited historical procession, the highlight of the Contesa, which will see the participants parading through the streets of the centre in the clothes sewn by the skilled seamstresses of Corinth. To conclude the festival, the proclamation of the winning district and the firing of the Cannone di Fico (Fig Tree Cannon), which will set the date for the next edition.

Of course, on all three days there will be no shortage of opportunities to enjoy a good plate of polenta and savour good food in the various taverns set up for the occasion.

The event is organised by the Pozzo della Polenta Association in collaboration with Gruppo Storico Combusta Revixi and Proloco Corinaldo.