Festival of the Black Pig in Cesarò and the Porcini Mushroom of the Nebrodi

La Black pig festival in Cesarò and Nebrodi Porcini Mushroom it is an event that is celebrated every year to make the culinary delights of the local area known to a very wide audience. The black pig, in fact, it is a species that is raised above all in this area and which is the basic ingredient of many different dishes as well as a cured meat production truly exquisite. Here, then, are all the information you need to take part in the event Black pig and Nebrodi porcini mushroom festival in Cesarò.

The Black Pig Festival in Cesarò: description of the event

The Black Pig and Nebrodi Porcini Mushroom Festival in Cesarò is an event held every year and is organized to promote not only the territory but also its food and wine excellence. The black pig, in fact, is considered an indigenous breed that is bred in a particular way, since the animals are left in the wild or semi-wild state and feed on natural substances obtained from the woods. Precisely for this reason its meat has a particular flavor and is perfect both for eating fresh or for making delicious cured meats such as capocollo, salami, pancetta and fellata. In addition to products based on black pigs, there are also those made with the local porcini mushroom, another delicious and little-known product.

The story of the black pig and Nebrodi porcini mushroom festival in Cesarò

Over time, the event which is repeated every year has become truly unmissable for all those who love sports gastronomic traditions locals. The black pig got its recognition as native breed and its own registry of specimens in the early 2000s and from that moment the inhabitants of Cesarò wanted to celebrate this anniversary by promptly organizing an event that served to raise awareness of two products that characterize the local culinary tradition even more closely.

Over time, then, the event has grown considerably and its increasingly complex organizational machine has led to the lengthening of the duration of the festival which in recent editions takes up almost every weekend in October.

When the black pig festival takes place in Cesarò

The choice of the dates of the Nebrodi Black Pig and Porcini Mushroom Festival in Cesarò is up to the municipality of the locality, in agreement with the Nebrodi Park Authority and the Province of Messina. Precisely for this reason the appointment does not fall on the same day every year but is always set in the month of October which is the one in which the collection of porcini mushrooms is richest. Usually the last 3 weekends of October are preferred, therefore on Saturdays and Sundays, so as to allow a larger audience to take part in the event, given that there are fewer work commitments on those days.

Where the event takes place

The event takes place in the entire Municipality of Cesarò. Since the event has a strong appeal for a very large audience, in reality the entire town is involved in its organization and one can find food and wine stands need local crafts in every alleyway. The main squares of Cesarò, however, are those designated to host the stages for the musical shows and other entertainment that characterize this unmissable event for all gluttons and gourmets, not only Sicilians but from every corner of Italy.

What to do during the Black Pig and Nebrodi Porcini Mushroom Festival in Cesarò

Obviously the main attraction of the Cesarò festival is represented by the combination of black pig e porcini mushrooms.

In fact, there are numerous stands offering dishes based on these two exquisite ingredients which are cooked on the spot so as to enhance their flavor even further.

There is also no shortage of other stands of local food companies offering black pig-based products such as fresh sausages to cook at home or typical cured meats but also local cheeses such as Sicilian provola or the very tasty pecorino from the area. Interesting cooking show open to the public and taught by the main chefs of the area, to learn all the secrets of preparation of dishes based on black pig and mushrooms. For art lovers it is unmissable Street of Art, a calendar full of cultural events such as exhibitions, reviews and guided tours to discover the beauty of the place.
Finally, the evenings will be enlivened by live music shows, cabaret, entertainment for the little ones and many other events that change from edition to edition. A fixed presence among the stands, however, is that of the producers Slow Food of the Nebrodi who will offer local and genuine specialties.

How to get to Cesaro

Reaching Cesarò is relatively simple even if the best way is once again theauto. In particular, the SS289 leads directly from Sant'Agata di Militello to Cesarò and is the main road for all those who have followed the A 20 motorway from Messina. The route from Palermo, however, is much simpler, because you only need to take the SS117 to your destination. Finally, from Catania it is necessary to travel along the Strada Statale 120 which is the one known by the name of Madonie.

Cesarò does not have its own train station, so the closest ones are the Capo D'Orlando or Sant'Agata di Militello stops, both connected to both Catania and Palermo. From these two stations, it is then possible to get to Cesarò via a local bus service.