Agriculture Days in Valledolmo

In Sicily, the event that celebrates local agriculture in a big way is that of Agriculture Days in Valledolmo: four spring days, between the months of April and May, to collect, exhibit and talk about the whole world that revolves around the agricultural production of these areas.

In fair you will really find everything: come on agricultural machinery livestock equipment, By animals to craft items, naturally passing through the agri-food sector, to show the fertile and rich agricultural production in Sicily.

The Agricultural Days in Valledolmo are now a great tradition in the Metropolitan City of Palermo and in the town, in addition to the Fair, you will have the opportunity to participate in a real Party, with shows, sporting events, typical and above all genuine food, guided tours and excursions.

The history of the Agriculture Days in Valledolmo

The Agriculture Days in Valledolmo began in 1999 with the aim of making local inhabitants and especially tourists aware of a very important sector for the Sicilian economy, that of agricultural production.

Through the Agriculture Days, the municipality of Valledolmo not only enhances genuine and 0 km products, but manages to convey to citizens and visitors the complex history behind the production process, including machinery, techniques and knowledge to be preserved.

The organization of the Agriculture Days in Valledolmo takes place in concert between the Municipality, the Oratory of Valledolmo and local societies, with the involvement of sports associations and traders.

When the Agriculture Days take place in Valledolmo

The Agriculture Days begin on 28th April and end the May 1. The exhibition area is open from 10:00 to 24:00.

Where the Agriculture Days take place in Valledolmo

At l 'fair area the main activities of the Agriculture Days take place, but there are other places, such as the five-a-side football pitch, the Casa Rosa, the municipal amphitheatre, the Glass Palace and the municipal gym, where activities connected to the Fair can be carried out.

What to do during the Agriculture Days in Valledolmo

Organizing a stay in Valledolmo on the occasion of the Agriculture Days can be an alternative and interesting way to visit the village, also discovering its history and important social and economic aspects. Food and culture are part of a community, as much as monuments, and so thanks to the Agriculture Days in Valledolmo, you can discover everything about this country.

By participating in guided tours, it will be possible to admire Bevaio Square and Verbumcaudo fiefdom, watch documentary films screened in the amphitheater and visit the churches and historic buildings of the village, such as the Church of Maria SS. of Purity built in 1845 or the Town Hall.

Just outside the center, there is the San Vincenzo Garden, while the main venues of the village, such as bars and restaurants, are located in the heart of the town and in the south-eastern area, just beyond Parco Bevaio, between Via Enna and Via Palermo.

In Valledolmo there are some typical products that have become a true symbol of this country. In particular, the Siccagno tomato, famous for its pulp and sweetness, can be enjoyed fresh or dry, but also pureed. When you stop at the restaurant, order Sicilian rolls, maccu, baked pasta and peperonata instead, the true specialties of Palermo cuisine.

Speaking of the Sicilian capital, if you've never been there, why not add a day in Palermo to your holiday? You can reach the city in about an hour and a half, to admire wonderful works of art such as the Church of Santa Caterina, Piazza Pretoria and Porta Nuova, the Garibaldi Garden or the Church of Santo Spirito.

If you don't want to stray too far from the centre, in the surroundings of Valledolmo we suggest you visit the Gurfa Caves and the Caltavuturo Castle.

How to get to Valledolmo for the Agriculture Days

Valledolmo, in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, can be reached either by car or by train: by car, take the A19 Palermo-Catania, turning at the exit for Tremonzelli, 12 km from the town; on the train, get off at Termini Imerese station, which is 28 km from Valledolmo. You can arrive in the village by bus or shuttle.