Sfincione Fest in Bagheria

One of the most typical products of the Sicilian street food it is certainly the sfincione, and one is dedicated to this delicacy culinary event which is held in the historic village of Bagheria, on the outskirts of Palermo.

La Sfincione festival in Bagheria it is a young event, as there are few editions under its belt, but it has already managed to win the hearts of all those who decide to be seduced by this traditional recipe which reaches its sublimation precisely in Bagheria.

Here is all the useful information to be able to take part in the event.

Description of the Sfincione Festival in Bagheria

It is an event that aims to make the sfincione known to a very large public, which is one typical Sicilian recipe. This preparation is made in every corner of the island but that of Bagheria is certainly one of the most famous versions, given that it is prepared strictly in white.

The seasoning that accompanies it usually has the particularity of being layered: anchovies, breadcrumbs, tuma, oil, onions and oregano alternate for an explosion of flavour. However during the Sfincione Fest in Bagheria it will also be possible to taste the specialty in another way, for example in the recipe with primo sale. Furthermore, musical shows, entertainment for children, music, tournaments and much more are planned to transform the event into a truly festive occasion.

The history linked to the Sfincione Fest in Bagheria

The sfincione festival in Bagheria reaches its sixth edition this year. In reality it is a very young event, strongly desired by the Municipality and by trade associations, such as that of La Piana d'Oro which is the organiser, to promote one of the most typical products of the territory which, however, has a very long tradition given that its preparation has been attested since the Middle Ages. Every year, the event is enriched with new events to be able to involve an increasingly numerous but above all heterogeneous audience, even if they share a passion for good food.

When the Sfincione Festival takes place in Bagheria

There is no fixed date for the Sfincione Fest in Bagheria but it is usually organized on a weekend in the center of the month of December.

Where Sfincione Fest takes place in Bagheria

The Sfincione Fest in Bagheria is held in the splendid setting of Corso Umberto, in the heart of the historic center.

What to do during the Sfincione Festival in Bagheria

Bagheria, in addition to being the scene of such a tasty event, is also a place full of history and culture, so it's worth taking advantage of the opportunity of the festival to discover it a little more closely.

Certainly one of the most representative monuments is the Mother Church of Bagheria, dedicated to the Nativity of Mary and created in 1771. Of a few more recent years, however, is the Church of the Sepulchre, dated 1734, in pure neo-Gothic style. There Church of Sant'Antonio, which the inhabitants of Bagheria affectionately call Antonino, dates back to the XNUMXth century while those of Holy souls, which has beautiful wall decorations, was built in 1722. As far as civil architecture is concerned, there is no shortage of prestigious buildings given that Bagheria was considered the holiday resort of the Palermitan nobles.
To report Villa Butera - Brancifort, Villa Valguarnera e Villa Palagonia. Finally, in its town there are also many watchtowers, such as the Amalfitano one dating back to 1200.

How to get to Bagheria

To take part in the Sfincione Festival in Bagheria it is possible to start from Palermo and take the E90, while those traveling from Catania can follow the A19. From Trapani the reference road involves first taking the A29 and then continuing on the E933 while from Messina it is advisable to choose the A20 and then the E90. The road from Agrigento is very simple, which first includes a section on the SS189 and then takes the SS121 to its destination. From Syracuse we recommend taking the A19 and ending up on the E932 while from Enna you follow the same road recommended from Catania.

Bagheria has its own railway station which is located along the Palermo-Agrigento axis or Messina or Catania. In any case, you can always choose the local bus lines made available by the AST company.