Feast of Sant'Antonio Abate in Castrofilippo

La Feast of Saint Anthony Abbot is one of the most awaited events in the town of Castrofilippo, in the Agrigento area. This is the Patronal Feast of Castrofilippo, an event that has carried traditions and folklore for centuries, bringing them to the present day with their characteristic style.

The origins of this event are very ancient, to such an extent that some historical documents attest to its existence as early as late sixteenth century. It is, therefore, a recurrence well branched out in history, most likely dating back to the same period in which Castrofilippo itself was founded, whose dating dates back to 1576.

When the Feast of Sant'Antonio Abate takes place in Castrofilippo

Recurrences related to Feast of Sant'Antonio Abate in Castrofilippo they take place at two different times during the year.
The main celebrations take place on the penultimate Sunday of June, when all the main activities that have always characterized this religious event take place.

Also, for the 17st January, the day on which it is celebrated Sant'Antonio Abate, the municipality of Castrofilippo carries out another ceremony, although it is smaller, in which the typical one is also organised Sant'Antonio Abate Fair.

Where the Feast of Sant'Antonio Abate takes place in Castrofilippo

Il Sanctuary of Sant'Antonio Abate, a small church located in the historic center of Castrofilippo, within walking distance of other points of interest, such as Mother Church of Maria SS del Rosario, is the main place where the traditional celebrations for the Patron Saint of Castrofilippo.

However, all the historic places in the city are protagonists of this event, which manages to make the most of the entire territory.

What to do at the Feast of Sant'Antonio Abate in Castrofilippo

One of the most touching moments you can witness by participating in the Feast of Sant'Antonio Abate is the traditional one blessing of the bread, animals and agricultural products.

According to the faithful, in fact, Sant'Antonio Abate is the protector of animals and agriculture in general, so much so that the ancient inhabitants of Castrofilippo used to dedicate prayers to him in the hope that the land could be fertile for the crop season.
Il blessed bread is one of the most iconic symbols of this holiday, so much so that particular shapes are made just for this occasion, as if to remember the relics of Sant'Antonio Abate.

In this event you can also discover the Sicilian gastronomic excellences, being able to move from a tasting of Sicilian food to the other, to savor the ricotta, the wines, the Paglina onion and all the best of Sicilian dairy products.

How to get to Castrofilippo for the Feast of Sant'Antonio Abate

Participating in this event is very easy, thanks to the connections enjoyed by Castrofilippo, which allow you to arrive via the Highway 122, the same on which the buses of Azienda Siciliana Trasporti AST also travel, which connect the whole of Sicily with all their routes.

If you travel by train you can get there without problems Castrofilippo railway station, served by numerous daily trips.
Traveling by plane to get to Sicily you can choose between two different solutions, both about 140 km away, namely Falcone e Borsellino Airport in Palermo and Fontanarossa Airport in Catania.

Less than 20 km from Castrofilippo is Agrigento, which boasts a greater number of connections that will allow you to arrive very easily in this area of ​​Sicily.