Events In Sicily
Autumn fests in Sicily: Beer Fest in...
Zafferana Etnea is a charming hamlet on the slope of Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano of Europe. Starting from September the town is the focal centre of the whole area thanks to many country fests that take place here throughout Autumn. In November the main event that will be held in Zafferana is the Beer Fest, that celebrates the...
All Souls’ Day celebrations in...
More than All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day is a cherished celebration in Sicily, deeply rooted among the traditions of a variety of cities and towns of the island. The celebrations to commemorate the deads on November 2 date back to the 10th century around here. According to the local folklore, during the night between November 1 and 2, the deceased...
Prickly Pear Fest in the town of The...
Every year in October comes the time of the most prickly fruits of Sicily: the sweet prickly pear is the true star of Sicilian Autumn, especially in the Southern area of the island, where the Prickly Pear Fest takes place. The cultivation of the prickly pear is tipically of Mexican origin; the fruit has been then brought to Italy, and specifically in...
Black swine country fest on the Nebr...
The next two weekends will be a wonderful time to go on a trip on the Nebrodi mountains. There, in the province of Messina, will take place the 15th Edition of Black Swine Fest, dedicated to the delicious Black swine of the Nebrodi and to Porcini mushrooms. The country fest will be held in Cesarò, on October 11 and 12, and then...
Autumn fests in Sicily: Ibla Buskers
Once you get to know Sicily you get used to country fests and enogastronomic events, the one we want to talk about today though is a little bit different. It’s called Ibla Buskers and gathers dozens of circus performers on the streets of Ragusa for a few days in early Autumn. The festival has come to its 20th edition and will take...
Ottobrata Zafferanese in Zafferana E...
The 2014 edition of “Ottobrata Zafferanese” comes as usual in early October in the province of Catania, in the charming little town of Zafferana Etnea. The Ottobrata includes a series of events that will take place every Sunday of October in the historic center of the town: here you’ll find a big market/exhibition of typical products coming from the area around...
Cous cous Fest 2014 in San Vito Lo C...
Every year in September San Vito hosts one of the most loved events of Sicilian summer: we’re talking about the Cous Cous Fest, created back in the 1998 and come now to its 17th edition. The event will take place in the days between September 23 and 28, and will beckon tourists as well as Sicilians along with local and...
Why Google has chosen Selinunte for ...
There are a few places in the world that have the power to create a majestic atmosphere, and the Temple of Hera in Selinunte is surely one of them. This is what Larry Page and Sergey Brin must have thought back when they decided to throw an exclusive party right by one of the most beautiful greek temples of Sicily....
Palio dei Normanni: a historic fest ...
Sicily is famous all over the world for its food and its beautiful beaches. These are the two main reasons tourist come to visit the island, especially in summer. Once they get there though they discover a charming world made of thousands-years-old traditions, majestic archaeological sites… They discover a land shaped by history and by the many populations who extended their...
This August discover the flavours of...
Summer in Sicily isn’t just sun and beaches: you can travel across the island, moving from a hamlet to the next joining in country fests and enogastronomic events. This is probably the best way to feel the authentic Sicilian spirit: experience the flavours and the taste of Sicilian culinary tradition, blend in with Sicilians, eat what they eat, share their...