FedEricina Feast in Erice
The FedEricina Festival in Erice takes place in the month of September and is a historical re-enactment of the entry into the city of King Frederick III, King of Sicily, and his wife Eleonore.
The election takes place on the occasion of the event of the Lady of Sicily who will represent the Land of Trinacria throughout the event, the historical procession, the parades of drums, musicians and flag-wavers.
The large historical village is also set up around the Castle with merchants, artisans, the tavern and various tasting points, the military camp with archery range and fencing arena, the falconry and the Giulleria park.
Dates and Scheduling
15 Sept 2024
Village and «VIII Gathering of the Historical Processions of Sicily»
10:30 - 14:00
HISTORICAL VILLAGE, art and merchandise with sounds, smells and ancient flavours
"FALCONRY" exhibition of birds of prey and the "Baptism of the Glove"
antico cortile San Carlo
11:30 The ancient ART OF FALCONRY - Flight Demonstration.
Piazza San Giuliano
12:00 PARADE of Flag Throwers and Musicians “Città di Caccamo” (PA) (short performances in Piazza Loggia and conclusion in Piazza San Giuliano)
Porta Trapani
16:30 GREAT multi-epochal PROCESSION of Sicily, with the extraordinary participation of the “Città di Caccamo” Musicians and Flag-wavers, the Falconer Michele Pilato and the medieval-Celtic musicians Tir Na Nog.
Castello del Bálio
17:15 Presentation of the guest groups - Il Volo del Falco - followed by the Great Procession.
Piazza della Loggia
18:00 GRAND FINAL with the performance of the groups
CONCLUSION with the homage to our beloved land of Sicily!
Real Duomo di Erice
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