Historical Fair of Sant'Agata di Militello

One of the oldest events involving the Santagata community is certainly the Historical fair in Sant'Agata di Militello which aims to make the best of local production known to a very wide audience, in different sectors. The event is usually held at April, because it is an event that marks the beginning of spring.

Here, then, is everything you need to know about the historic fair of Sant'Agata di Militello.

Description of the event: the Historical Fair of Sant'Agata di Militello

The historic fair in Sant'Agata di Militello is an event that has been a fixed appointment in the municipality's calendar for centuries, eagerly awaited not only by the citizens of the village but also by the many people who live in the surrounding area and who take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy a moment of leisure but also for shopping as there are some in the area dedicated to the fair stand of every type, with the best of local production in many different sectors. It is, obviously, also an essential event for those with a sweet tooth given that thefood and wine plays an important role in the event.

The history linked to the historical fair of Sant'Agata di Militello

As already underlined, the fair has a long tradition. Historical documents demonstrate that already in the Middle Ages in Sant'Agata di Militello there was an annual event linked to a livestock fair but it was officially in 1700 that Don Gaetano Gallego Ventimiglia, prince of the time, was granted the permission to organize a livestock fair and other products.

In fact, since that time, the event was an opportunity to carry out commercial exchanges with merchants from neighboring cities but also to showcase the most typical products of the territory, such as livestock but also fabrics, grain, oil and much more. Over the centuries, then, the appointment has been respected from year to year and has continued to this day.

When the historical fair takes place in Sant'Agata di Militello

Those who have been attending the historic fair in Sant'Agata di Militello for a long time know perfectly well that the event is usually organized ad April and lasts two days.

Where the event takes place

The historic fair of Sant'Agata di Militello involves the whole municipality because it is a very important event which from year to year attracts not only a very large audience but above all is very successful also with regards to the companies or artisans who decide to rent a stand to offer your products.

What to do during the historical fair in Sant'Agata di Militello

The historical fair in Sant'Agata di Militello is an appointment to learn more about the craft production, textile, food and wine of the whole territory. Obviously the element that most attracts the attention of visitors are the stands offering local craft items, in particular textiles and fashion, but also typical food products of these areas such as oil, citrus fruits, cheeses, which are highly appreciated the stands displaying embroidery or wrought iron work: all the products can be purchased but also tasted directly on site, given that there are also areas dedicated to food in which many can be enjoyed typical dishes of Sicilian cuisine. A fixed appointment during the days of the fair is that of livestock fair, with the buying and selling of farm animals such as horses, goats, pigs, sheep and cows.

Finally, the evenings are enlivened by theatrical and musical shows.

How to get to Sant'Agata di Militello

Reaching the town to take part in the historic fair of Sant'Agata di Militello is very simple because the town is really well connected. In fact it is sufficient to take, by car, both from Messina and Palermo on the A20 motorway, the reference toll booth in both cases is Sant'Agata di Militello.

Those who prefer the train as a means of getting around, you can leave from Messina with one of the regional lines which stops right at the Sant'Agata station.

Finally, the town is also served by a transport service bus numbers offered by the Etna transport company.