Italy – Marche

Fritto Misto, Ascoli Piceno, 24 April – 1 May. This event in its fifth year, celebrates all things ‘fried’ and typically regional, such as Marche’s olive ascolane (giant green olives filled with meat and deep fried),Sicily’s arancini (rice balls filled with meats or peas), Neapolitan cannoli (sweet conical cakes filled with ricotta), and frittura di pesce (lightly fried mixed fish). www.frittomistoallitaliana