Roccapalumba (Palermo) - Sagra del ficodindia

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).

Cesaro' (Messina) - Sagra del suino nero e del fungo porcino dei nebrodi

Cesaro' (Messina) - Sagra del suino nero e del fungo porcino dei nebrodi (Black Pig and Nebrodi Porcini Festival)

Date to be confirmed
8 - 9 and 15 - 16 November

Food and fun festival.

San Cono (Catania) - Sagra del ficodindia

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.

Zafferana Etnea (Catania) - Ottobrata zafferanese

Zafferana Etnea (Catania) - Ottobrata zafferanese

Date to be confirmed
5, 12, 19, 26 October

Food and fun festival featuring typical products of the Mt Etna region, local crafts, music and shows.

Piedimonte Etneo (Catania) - Festa della vendemmia

Piedimonte Etneo (Catania) - Festa della vendemmia (Grape Harvest Festival)

Date to be confirmed
19 - 21 September

Traditional grape pressing, wine tasting, music and fun.

San Vito Lo Capo (Trapani) - Cous cous fest

San Vito Lo Capo (Trapani) - Cous cous fest

Date to be confirmed
19 - 28 September

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.

Palermo - Sherbeth, festival internazionale del gelato artigianale

Palermo - Sherbeth, International ice cream festival

Date to be confirmed
7 - 10 November

A big family friendly event. Tastings of classical and new flavours, technical demonstrations, cultural tours. Info under: www.sherbethfestival.it

Aci Castello (Catania) - Sagra dell’arancino

Aci Castello (Catania) - Sagra dell’arancino

Date to be confirmed
11 - 14 September

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.

Ramacca (Catania) - Sagra del pane

Ramacca (Catania) - Sagra del pane (Bread festival)

Date to be confirmed
17 - 19 October

Food and fun festival featuring local bread cooked in traditional stone fire ovens.

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