Feast And Festivals In Sicily

October 2024 Print

01 Oct

  • 14 September - 3 November

    All over Sicily - Le vie dei tesori (The treasure trails)

    An important festival dedicated to the street mainly forgotten treasures: palazzi, monasteries, churches, crypts, gardens, museums. The 2024 edition will take place from 14th September to 3rd November in 17 Sicilian towns: Bagheria, Termini Imerese, Trapani, Mazara del Vallo, Enna, Messina, Caltanissetta, Corleone, Alcamo, Leonforte, Ragusa, Scicli, Noto, Sciacca, Carini, Palermo, Catania. For further information and reservation please contact: https://www.leviedeitesori.com/

04 Oct

  • 4 - 6 October

    San Cono (Catania) - Sagra del ficodindia (The prickly pear festival )

    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.

  • 4 - 6 and 11 - 13 October

    Bronte (Catania) - Sagra del pistacchio (Pistachio festival)

    Bronte’s famous ”Green Gold” , almost a week of pistachio infused tasting, as well as exhibitions galore.

05 Oct

  • 5 - 6 October

    Leonforte (Enna) - Sagra delle pesche e dei prodotti tipici (Peach festival)

    Not only the local delicious late summer peaches but also several typical products can be tasted on this festival, just like the broad bean and the olive oil.

06 Oct

  • 6, 13, 20, 27 October

    Zafferana Etnea (Catania) - Ottobrata zafferanese

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

18 Oct

  • 18 - 20 Ocober

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

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

20 Oct

  • 20 - 22 October Date to be confirmed

    Castelbuono (Palermo) - Funghi fest (Festival of local mushrooms)

    A great opportunity to visit this beautiful village merged in the Madonie nature park. Traditional gastronomy, local products, great wines, and guided tours along the Madonie tracks.

27 Oct

  • 27 - 29 October Date to be confirmed

    Palermo - Sherbeth, International ice cream festival

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