Almond Festival in Vicari

La Almond Festival in Vicari takes place in month of August, with three days entirely dedicated to almonds and tasty culinary tradition which has been accompanied by this fruit for centuries in the village.

Over 10 varieties of local almonds, cakes and toasted almonds galore, shows and exhibitions, guided tours of the town and its surroundings, dances, street games and show cooking, while the sweet aroma of toasted almonds spreads through the streets of the town: it is an event not to be missed for the most gluttonous, which will make any unforgettable stay in Vicars.

The extra advice we dedicate to the participants is to taste the flyover, Dolce tasty but light, invented in the eighteenth century and still able to delight even the most demanding palates.

The history of the Almond Festival in Vicari

The almond tree has always been a symbol of Sicily in the world; in the eighteenth century in Vicari the unique recipe was created to prepare the passavolante, on the occasion of the marriage of the king's daughter. The most typical traditions of this land have come down to us, through trees, fruits and ancient recipes, but also thanks to the religious festivals, which bear witness to ancient customs and so today, in the broader context of celebrations in honor of San Giorgio Martire, Patron of the country, we find this Festival of taste every year, capable of reviving its guests typical and ancient atmospheres. It is precisely the San Giorgio Martire Association, in collaboration with the Municipality of Vicari, that organizes the Almond Festival in Vicari, to introduce the youngest and visitors to the ancient traditions of the town.

When the Almond Festival takes place in Vicari

The Almond Festival in Vicari begins on August 26th at 18:00 and ends on August 28th at midnight.

Where the Almond Festival takes place in Vicari

Vicari is located in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, 640 meters above sea level. Here, between the Castle, Piazza Paolo Borsellino, Piazzetta San Leonardo and Via Principe Umberto, the events of the Almond Festival take place in Vicari.

What to do during the Almond Festival in Vicari

If you are staying in Vicari for the Festival, we advise you to book at one of the accommodation facilities in the centre, to find out up close how life is lived in the town and fully enjoy all the atmosphere of the Festival. Taste the passavolante and the almonds, take part in the guided tours that are organized by the San Giorgio Martire Association.

If you want to discover all the most fascinating corners of the village on your own, here is a small virtual map for you, to find all the monuments not to be missed! Start by visiting the symbolic squares of the festival, from Piazza Paolo Borsellino to Piazzetta Sa Leonardo in the northern area of ​​the village, and then head towards the Arab Cuba of Cyprigna in the western area; in the center you will find the Cathedral of San Giorgio Martire, Church of Santa Maria with the Monastery, the St. Mark's Church , Church of San Vito with the College of Mary. Moving away from the center in a northerly direction, you will reach the Belvedere Vicars, from where you can admire the view, but first you will meet the ruins of the Church of Santa Maria del Boikos and Castle, built on a rock 700 meters above sea level in the XII century.

An apparently small town, but truly rich in history is that of Vicari, where you will also find pubs and refreshment points, to taste all the flavors of Sicilian cuisine.

If you have a few more days available, we recommend that you also explore the surroundings of the town, because they are full of surprises, with so many farms where to buy genuine products at km 0 to green areas such as the Ficuzza Wood, up to towns such as Corleone or San Giovanni Gemini.

How to get to the Almond Festival in Vicari

Vicari is a small town populated by about 2.400 people and is located in the Metropolitan City of Palermo. To get to the village, visitors can choose to travel by car or train.
By car:, take the A19 Palermo-Catania and take the exit for Termini Imerese, about 19 km from the village, while on the train, the Trabia station, about 20 km from Vicari, is connected to the center by private buses or shuttles.