Frittole and pork festival in Malvagna

The Frittole and Pork Festival in Malvagna is an event that sees all the undisputed protagonists gastronomic specialities a basis of pork meat, i.e. sauces, sausages, cured meats and much more.
However, it must be pointed out that, for some years now, the term frittole has been repealed, as it generated confusion among many participants, who believed they were sweet pancakes.

History of the Frittole and Pig Festival in Malvagna

This event aims to enhance the ancient culinary customs, which involved the use of every part of the pig: the most calloused parts (feet, ears, snouts), mixed with fat, spices and salt, were useful for preparing frittole , while the quasuni were kept inside terracotta containers with lids (zurrini).
Quasuni are boneless pork legs stuffed with carefully selected meat and cooked together with frittole.
The suet or lard, as well as the animal's fat, is finally used for thousands of sweet and savory recipes. In the past, the latter represented a real godsend to warm up during the cold winter days.
The first edition of the event was held in 2014.

When the Frittole and Pig Festival takes place in Malvagna

The event takes place during the October and lasts for two days.
It also represents an excellent opportunity to introduce the small village not only to the inhabitants of neighboring countries, but also to those from other cities.

Where the Frittole and Pig Festival takes place in Malvagna

The Festival of Frittole and Pig in Malvagna takes place precisely in this last locality located in the province of Messina.
This small town has just under seven hundred inhabitants and the surface extends for just under as many hectares.

What to do during the Frittole and Pig Festival in Malvagna

In addition to being tempted by the numerous culinary proposals based on pork typical of the place, it is possible to attend musical performances, animations, craft demonstrations and urban trekking.
A will also be set up fair market with stands of foodstuffs.
If you want to get to know Malvagna, we recommend visit the historic center characterized by narrow streets in which to stroll without worries and admire the suggestive Living Present.
Here is the Mother Church dedicated to the patron saint of Malvagna, namely Sant'Anna.
The building was erected in the modern era.
Another very interesting gem is the church of San Marco, located on top of the hill overlooking the town.
Although today it is reduced to a ruin, it offers a magnificent view.

How to get to the Frittole and Pig Festival in Malvagna

Malvagna is just over an hour awayauto from Messina and to reach it it is possible to take the following roads:
- A18 motorway exit Fiumefreddo or Giardini Naxos;
- A20 motorway, Falcone or Patti exit.

If instead you want to arrive in the village on the train, it is advisable to take a train operated by the RFI company from the Taormina railway station or from the Giarre Riposto station.
The respective distances correspond to 21,48 km and 24,11 km.