Cherry Festival in Chiusa Sclafani

La Cherry Festival in the country of Chiusa Sclafani is an appointment that has been held for many years and that wants to make the excellences of the territory of the village but above all one of his own more typical products, precisely the cherry.

Starting from this ingredient, the event aims to be a journey through the history and culture of the country, given that for centuries this particular cherry has characterized not only the economy of the area but also its culinary tradition.

Here, then, is the main information that can be useful for all those who want to take part in the Chiusa Sclafani Cherry Festival.

Description of the Cherry Festival in Chiusa Sclafani

The Cherry Festival is essentially a food and wine event. During the event, in fact, visitors will be able to discover the cherry up close, the properties of this fruit and its many uses both in confectionery and in savory recipes.
In fact, an integral part of the event is linked to the presence of stand which allow you to taste many different cherry-based specialties but also many others culinary proposals, inextricably linked to the local tradition.
There are also other kinds of entertainment such as musical performances, cabaret, activities for the little ones, guided tours to discover the beauties of the village. Finally, it is possible to buy both fresh cherries and many products packaged with this ingredient.

The story linked to the Cherry Festival in Chiusa Sclafani

Chiusa Sclafani has always been known by the name of cherry country, precisely because many different species of this fruit grow in its territory, in particular the hood variant which is highly appreciated for its unmistakable flavour.
It should therefore come as no surprise that the first edition of the Cherry Festival in Chiusa Sclafani was organized 55 years ago for the first time and since then it has been re-proposed every year, always attracting a large number of visitors. Furthermore, from edition to edition, the appointment has also become a unique opportunity to promote the area from an architectural and cultural point of view.

When the Cherry Festival takes place in Chiusa Sclafani

The Cherry Festival is a fixed appointment in the calendar of events of the village which is held every year in Juneusually in the first fortnight.

Where the Cherry Festival takes place in Chiusa Sclafani

The centerpiece of the event is Piazza Castello but they can also be found in other areas of the centre handicraft stand local and of cherry tasting.

What to do during the Cherry Festival around Chiusa Sclafani

There are many things that can be admired in the historical center of Chiusa Sclafani but certainly its historical center of medieval origin is an element of great charm for all tourists. Inside you can not miss a visit to Mother Church, entitled to St. Nicholas of Bari, built in the XNUMXth century.

In the immediate vicinity, once part of the same complex, is also the Abbey of the Benedictines, a convent that was built only a few years later. There church of Santa Maria Assunta it is instead famous for its baroque door while the one dedicated to San Sebastiano it is characterized by a curious bell tower which has the shape of a cusp and by its very elaborate internal stuccos.

How to get to Chiusa Sclafani

By car:, those who leave from Palermo and want to reach Chiusa Sclafani will have to take the SS118 while from Trapani the most suitable route is the one that provides for the journey first on the A29 and then on the E933.

From Catania you must follow the A19 and then the SS640, instead from Messina first the A20 and then the E90.

From Syracuse the fastest road is the one that passes through the A19, from Agrigento the SS115, from Caltanissetta first the SS640 and then the SS115, finally from Enna follow the same road indicated to those who leave from Caltanissetta.

The Chiusa Scaflani railway station has been closed for some years now, so those who want to travel on the train they can reach those of Cammarata or Acquaviva and then continue with the AST bus lines.