In the traditional Sicilian calendar, there are many different types of events: from religious celebrations and local feasts, to traditional seasonal cookery, to events and performances that combine to portray the humanistic heritage of an entire population. You’ve only to ask and we’ll be more than happy to provide you with information and advice on when, where and how to participate.
Sicilian Traditions and Festivals
CELEBRATIONS AND FESTIVALS
In the traditional Sicilian calendar, there are many different types of events: from religious celebrations and local feasts, to traditional seasonal cookery, to events and performances that combine to portray the humanistic heritage of an entire population. You’ve only to ask and we’ll be more than happy to provide you with information and advice on when, where and how to participate.
May
June
July
August
September
October
Beginning of the month
Geraci Siculo - SS. Crocifisso Catholic Fest
Beginning of the month
Castelbuono - Corpus Domini and Paper Flower Fest
14 July
Palermo - Santa Rosalia fest
Beginning of the month
Gerani Siculo - Ventimiglia's Giostra
Half of the month
Castelvuturo - Ferla Mushroom Night
Third Sunday
Petralia Sottana - Autumn Flavors Festival
First Sunday
Castelvuturo - Bread and San Calogero fest
25 July
Castelbuono - Sant'Anna catholic fest
Half of the month
Polizzi Generosa - Sfoglio and hazelnut Festival
Third Sunday
Polizzi Generosa - San Gandolfo catholic fest
Third Sunday
Castelbuono - Fung Fest
Last Sunday
Gangi - Ear Festival
15 August
Castellana Sicula - Pilgrimage to Madonna dell'Alto
