Roccapalumba (Palermo) - Sagra del ficodindia (Prickly Pear festival)
Date to be confirmed
17 - 19 October
“Opuntia Ficus Indica Fest”: besides celebrating this delicious local fruit, the festival hosts a number of food and wine stands; public shows and recreational events, astronomical observation sessions, food and wine tastings (fish and meat cous cous).
San Cono (Catania) - Sagra del ficodindia (The prickly pear festival )
Date to be confirmed
3 - 5 October
The village of San Cono is considered the capital of the pricly pear. The variety called "bastardone" and all its based on specialities like preserves, mustard and ice creams are celebrated during this festival.
One of Sicily’s most popular and international festivals, celebrating a dish eaten by millions and cooked in a myriad ways. Serves a range of typical couscous preparations cooked by the best chefs from all around the Mediterranean. The festival also features a rich entertaining program, including fusion music concerts, wine tasting and workshops.
Food and fun festival, featuring this specialty of the sicilian cuisine: a deep fried rice ball traditionally filled with meat sauce and mozzarella cheese and ham. The Sagra suprises the visitor with a stunning array of fillings including octopus, peppers, mushrooms a.s.o.
Mazzarrone (Catania) - Festival internazionale dell'uva da tavola igp
Mazzarrone (Catania) - International grape festival
Date to be confirmed
12 - 14 September
Exposition of grape based prodcts, grape tastings, mustard and “cuddureddi” (local wine based sweets). Music, grape sculptures and typical products on sale.