Saffron festival in Valguarnera Caropepe

End of September, in the Sicilian hinterland, between Madonie Park e Piazza Armerina: the center of the island is the perfect setting for the Saffron festival in Valguarnera Caropepe, an event organized in the town of around 7000 people, in the Free Municipal Consortium of Enna.

The event organized in Valguarnera is not limited to offering its guests saffron-based dishes and recipes, but in addition to tastings, it offers entertainment and games for children, guided tours of the main areas of interest in the area, educational meetings for the curious and enthusiasts and even workshops, to really take part in the creative process that leads to the development of dishes with saffron.

An event that is also a panacea for the health of the participants, in fact saffron, rich in vitamin C, in addition to flavoring local dishes and products, fights free radicals and protects health.

The history of the Saffron Festival in Valguarnera Caropepe

For more than 10 years now the agricultural sector in the area has decided to focus on saffron cultivation: the Saffron Festival, then, brings to the table an excellence of the area, in collaboration with the Municipality, the local farmers, the various cultural associations that participate in the event, in fact this is not just an event linked to taste, but rather a great event, which celebrates the territory and the local ability to manage it, integrating natural and historical characteristics, with the preparation and passion of the local inhabitants.

Since its first edition, in 2017, participating in the Saffron Festival has also become a way to get to know the territory 100%.

When the Saffron Festival takes place in Valguarnera Caropepe

A September, Valguarnera Caropepe dedicates thelast weekend in the month.

Where the Saffron Festival takes place in Valguarnera Caropepe

Once you arrive in the town, you will find the main squares in the center ready to welcome you food stands, but also with highly trained local guides, who will accompany you to the main places of interest in the town and in the surrounding area, such as Palazzo Prato in Via San Liborio or the Casa Museo Caripa, in Via dello Spirito Santo, at the "A Vasca" panoramic point .

What to do during the Saffron Festival in Valguarnera Caropepe

From taste to sight, many senses will be involved for participants in the Saffron Festival: among the flavors you will taste in the town, saffron risotto, arancini, but also typical desserts such as Sicilian cannoli, all to be discovered at the tastings; after tasting all the delicacies of the village, it's time to discover its beauties: from a panoramic point of view "In Vasca" you can admire the greenery that surrounds the village, while walking through the historic center, you will reach destinations such as Mother Church of San Cristofero, Palazzo Prato and Palazzo Mazzini, the villas of Ardisio Village and the Gardens dedicated to the war dead. The old part of the town is separated from the new one by "U Canal" and walking through the village, you will find many other attractions.

If you decide to stay overnight in the town, organizing an end-of-season holiday in Sicily, you can also discover the beauties of the surroundings, such as the Archaeological Area of ​​Morgantina, Lake Ogliastro or Piazza Armerina.
Although 100 km away from the wonderful sea of ​​Sicily, the village of Valguarnera Caropepe is completely immersed in another of the Sicilian wonders, namely that of one of the most fascinating historical-artistic and naturalistic heritages of our country.

Take advantage of the numerous farms in the area to discover all the products of this land, from cured meats to preserves.

How to get to Valguarnera Caropepe

Valguarnera Caropepe, in the Free Municipal Consortium of Enna, can be reached on the train from Caltanissetta Centrale station, which is about 28 km away and is connected to the center by buses and shuttles, or in the car, from the A19 Palermo-Catania, taking the exit for Mulinello, about 7 km from the town.