Festival of Macaroni in Librizzi

La Festival of Librizzi macaroni it is an appointment that very few local people and located in the surroundings intend to give up.
Watching the stand operators juggle the stove, as they are intent on preparing tons of pasta amidst shouts and songs, turns out to be a cheerful show.

History of the Macaroni Festival in Librizzi

The festival in honor of macaroni has been held since 2002 and aims to enhance as much as possible the local gastronomic delights, including the famous ones macaroni.
They are prepared with tomato sauce, ricotta and plenty of basil.
This dish is as simple as it is tasty.
It goes without saying that the raw materials used are strictly local and genuine.

When the Sagra dei Maccheroni Librizzi takes place

This event lasts one day and is held during an evening of beginning of August starting from 20.30.
To find out the exact date, it is advisable to consult the website of the Municipality of Librizzi.

Where the Sagra dei Maccheroni Librizzi takes place

The Librizzi macaroni festival is held both in Chain Square, and in the central streets of the locality of the same name, which are cheered up with colorful stands full of delicacies.

What to do during the Macaroni Festival in Librizzi

Going to the Librizzi macaroni festival means letting yourself be tempted by the pleasures of tasty food Sicilian cooking.
The star dish of the party is undoubtedly the macaroni seasoned with ricotta sauce, to be accompanied with local wines, cured meats, cheeses and a vast assortment of desserts, just think of cannoli, cassata and many more.
But that's not all, as during the event it will be possible to take part in various cultural initiatives, just think of the nature walk along the paths of the territory or at guided tours in the historic center of the town, which still retains the appearance of the ancient village of medieval origin, where there are oil mills, millstones digging into the earth and the remains of some mills operated by the force of the water have survived.

In fact, it must be known that Librizzi retains an imprinting strongly influenced by agricultural and pastoral activities.
Furthermore, if you arrive here during the day, it is advisable to visit the small one Emigration Memory Museum, where, through the exhibition of period photos and everyday objects, the story of Italian emigrants to Australia and the United States is told.

How to get to the Librizzi Macaroni Festival

Librizzi is just under an hour from Messina and to reach the aforementioned locality, take the A20/E90 motorway, exit at Librizzi.
Once you reach your destination, you should park your car in an area slightly away from the kermesse, so as to avoid traffic and traffic jams.
A commode is also made available to visitors for the occasion Shuttle Service starting from Bivio Colla to Librizzi and vice versa, which will be active without any interruption from 18.00 to 2.00 the following night.