Festival of Sfincia in Petrosino

For all the gourmands who don't want to miss the chance to try something sweet and tasty even in summer, one of the most suitable parties is certainly the Festival of Sfincia in Petrosino, typical Sicilian fried dessert which here has a centuries-old tradition. Here, then, is how to take part in the Sfincia festival in Petrosino and what events not to be missed during the event.

Description of the Sfincia Festival in Petrosino

The sfincia is a sweet product which is typical of the area of ​​Sicily in province of Trapani and is usually prepared on the occasion of feast of Saint Joseph as it is a very sweet similar to the Neapolitan zeppola. Over the centuries, however, given its goodness and increased notoriety, the product has gone beyond time boundaries and has begun to be prepared at any time of the year. Hence the decision to organize a fair dedicated to this dessert, which is also the right opportunity to introduce the area and its traditions to the many visitors who come from all over Italy. During the festival, however, there are other events not to be missed such as the market exhibition of local crafts.

The story linked to the Sfincia Festival in Petrosino

The history of the sfincia is lost in time, given that it is a sweet of Arab origin. Its name derives from an Arabic word which means sponge and refers to its particular shape, but it is also mentioned in the Koran with different names. It is obvious, therefore, that with such a long tradition, it could only be a product that is closely linked to the uses and customs of the area, so it was quite natural in 2011 to decide to organize a party that celebrated all its succulence.
Since then, every year the event has attracted many visitors who are intrigued by this typical dessert which is made with a mixture of water, flour, eggs, yeast and then fried in fat. It can be tasted alone or filled with different types of creams.

When the event takes place

The Sfincia festival in Petrosino is included in the calendar of events of thesummer in Petrosino which is held in month of August, as is the case for other much loved events held in the village, such as the aubergine festival. There is no precise date for the event, since it is not linked to any religious event, but it is usually organized in the first part of the month, around 12/13.

Where the Sfincia festival takes place in Petrosino

The Sfincia festival in Petrosino is held every year in Biscione square, one of the largest in all of Petrosino, given that the stands that take part in the event every year are more and more numerous, from edition to edition.

What to do during the event

Obviously those who participate in the Sfincia festival in Petrosino do so above all because they are attracted by the possibility of tasting a typical dessert that is truly delicious and out of the ordinary. However, the organizers of the party have decided to enrich the event program with various appointments, to make the day richer.
In combination with the festival, in fact, there is the market exhibition of local crafts, during which visitors will be able to buy and admire the best of local production, from leather processing al textile.
Also you can participate in short courses to learn all the secrets of preparation of the sfincia and in the evening attend the music and cabaret shows that are on the bill. Finally, there is the possibility of buying the packaged sweet to take home as a souvenir of the holiday.

How to get to Petrosino

To get to Petrosino and take part in the Sfincia festival, the most convenient choice is that of theauto: from Trapani and Palermo the locality can be reached via the A29 and then continuing on the SS115 in the direction of Marsala up to the destination.

However, it is also possible to reach the village with the train as Petrosino is located on the Palermo-Trapani line and has its own train station, which is that of Petrosino-Strasatti.

Finally, whoever considers it more convenientbus numbers, you can take advantage of the local lines provided by the AST company which connect Petrosino from Trapani.