The Pro Loco of Paupisi will bring Cecatielli to Fragneto Monforte during the 2026 Balloon Festival, adding a Sannio food specialty to a program centered on hot-air balloons, street food and local traditions.

According to NTR24, the Cecatielli stand is planned for Piazza San Nicola from 9 to 11 October. Service is planned for Friday evening, and for lunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday.

Three days of food within a five-day festival

The dates for the food stand cover only part of the wider event. The official festival site lists the 38th Fragneto Monforte Balloon Festival as scheduled for 7–11 October 2026.

Visitors planning a trip for the Cecatielli service should therefore focus on 9–11 October:

  • Friday, 9 October: evening service planned
  • Saturday, 10 October: lunch and dinner service planned
  • Sunday, 11 October: lunch and dinner service planned

The location reported for the stand is Piazza San Nicola in Fragneto Monforte.

What the festival includes

The official festival site describes the event as including balloon flights, entertainment, themed areas, street food and markets. Together with the participation of the Paupisi group, the 2026 edition combines balloon activities with food and cultural traditions in Fragneto Monforte.

No final detailed schedule for individual activities has been published on the official site, which describes the 2026 program as still being prepared. Times and activities may change.

Planning notes

Two points are useful for readers:

First, distinguish the two date ranges. The Balloon Festival as a whole is listed for 7–11 October, while the reported Cecatielli participation is for 9–11 October. Anyone traveling specifically for the Paupisi stand should not plan on the earlier festival days for that service.

Second, check for updates before traveling. Because the detailed 2026 program is still being prepared, the exact timing of balloon flights, entertainment and market areas may be confirmed closer to the event. The official festival site is the reference for the broader program, while NTR24 is the reported source for the Piazza San Nicola stand dates and service times.

Menu details, prices and expected attendance have not been confirmed in the available research.