100 years after the publication of "Il Fuoco" by Gabriele d'Annunzio, to establish state of research on the themes of his poetry in "Alcyone" and "Fuoco".

450 years from the birth of San Camillo de' Lellis (25 maggio 1550) exaclty during the celebrations for the feast of St.Urbano I. The "sagra dei Banderesi", is one of the most interesting traditions in Abruzzo. The costume worn by the Banderesi is crossed by red and blue stripes, and they wear a head cover made of bird and poultry plumage. After the Mass the Arma santa, the flag (Banjre), Standard and rings are given to the Sergentiere, the sagra authority, who is always a descendant of the Tatasciore-Papè commander who with the help of Sant'Urbano led Bucchianico to victory against the invasion of Teate (Chieti).

In the district called Giardino exhibitions, games and music for the feast of the second parish church in Popoli. Painting exhibition of artist Costantino Di Bartolomeo, a chess tournament, Old Motors parade and dancing. On Sunday morning air show with model planes, food stands and fireworks.