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Fall Activities in Sicily
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items While the high season in Sicily is over, the best is still to come! As the weather changes, it never gets super cold so and there are plenty of things to do. Here are some of the upcoming festivals and activities that will keep you busy this fall!
One of the most heartfelt Sicilian traditions is to remember and celebrate the dead on the 2th of November. This festival takes place from Oct 24th to Nov 3rd in Palermo
Fair of the Dead in Palermo
This event celebrates all things mushrooms. Come to taste all things mushrooms accompanied by local wine and music
Festivities in Sicily
This festival celebrates all things Porcini mushrooms and the Nebrodi black pig and includes not just local food but music, exhibitions and tours and entertainment
Pig and Porcini Festival in Caronia
Enjoy the “green gold” of Italy - the famous Sicilian Olive Oil. This festival is around all things “green gold” and includes food, music, entertainment and so much more!
Green Gold Fest - Oil Festival in Lucca Sicula
I'm really looking forward to this one! This festival, in the coastal town of Castelmare di Golfo, is centered around local beer and Sicilian street food.
Beer Fest in Castellammare del Golfo
If you don't have pizza in Italy, did you even go? This festival is around all things pizza - including acrobatic pizza chefs!
Pizza Festival in Campofelice di Roccella
From 8 to 11 November 2024, the Sherbeth International Artisan Ice Cream Festival, in Palermo, an event that brings together Master Gelato Makers from different parts of the world.
Sherbeth - International Festival of Artisan Ice Cream - Visit Sicily
If you are a running, this marathon in Palermo is for you - imagine running thru the beautiful streets of Sicily in this international race!
Palermo International Marathon - Visit Sicily
If you are in the Catania/Etna region, this festival celebrates the tastes of the Sicilian Iris, Arancino and other local specialties, all taking place at the beginning of November
Iris festival in Tremestieri Etneo
This festival, celebrates all things Italian cheese! From masterclasses, to tastings, workshops and cooking shows, there will be a lot to see for both young and old.
Collesano Cheese Festival
This festival takes place in a small village near Messina and celebrates all the typical local products that arrive in Autumn. From sandwiches of sausage, local honey and roasted chestnuts, celebrate fall with fresh local ingredients
Autumn Festival in Altolia - Messina
The Sapori D'Autunno has the aim of promoting local food and wine customs to highlight the scientific and cultural framework in the area.
Autumn Flavors Festival in Isnello
The term Schiticchio, has acquired the meaning of “small meal” that, according to tradition, must be enjoyed with family and friends. At this festival, you will find typical autumn dishes that include chestnuts, pumpkins, hazelnuts and local wines and olive oils
Schiticchio Festival in San Piero Patti
As the olive harvest happens in October in Sicily, in the month of November, there are a number of festivals that center around all things olive and olive oil including, not just food but also local made soaps and beauty products
Oil and Olive Festival in Campobello di Mazara
In Italian culture, November 11 marks the feast day of San Martino — Saint Martin in English. This day marks the last set of days with an unseasonably warm and mild climate before the onset of the cold winter months. There are a number of Festivals celebrating San Martino around Italy but this is the one I will be attending
San Martino festival in Casalvecchio Siculo