Wheat festival in Rosolini
The Palio del Grano in Rosolini traditionally takes place in the month of May and recalls the rich history of this city.
On the occasion of the event, the great Palio del Grano race is organized in which the historic districts of the city take part by Rosolini. The event includes a program full of events: the wheat palio procession with participants in period costumes; the review of the historical parades of Sicily; the Cucca festival, i.e. dough rolled out with a rolling pin filled with cheese and sausage and cooked in the oven; Tastings of typical local products; the traditional Arte dei Madonnari competition in which local artists take part; guided tours to discover the beauties of the village; musical, folkloristic and entertainment shows.
Dates and Scheduling
2 Jun 2024
09:30 XIX ART OF THE MADONNARI
theme: “Signs of Memory”
09:30 Guided tour
BORGO FEUDALE
Scala feudale, casetta povera e vico degli uffizi
09:30 - 12:00 Guided tours
MINIGUIDES TO THE VILLAGE
10:00 - 12:00 EXHIBITIONS
“ARTE IN...CORSO”
theme: “Signs of Memory”
corso Savoia
10:00 - 12:00 Visita Guidata
SCOPRENDO IL MUSEO ETNOGRAFICO G. SAVARINO
“Archeoclub Rosolini”
via Aprile 52
10:00 - 13:00 THE BORGHESE HOUSE BEYOND THE GARDEN
Cultural Association “Beyond the Garden”
via Ispica 13
11:00 Guided Tour
TOUR PER LE CAVE DI ROSOLINI
Associazione “Fuoristrada di Rosolini”
da piazza Garibaldi
17:00 - 18:30 Sagra
LA VIA DEI SAPORI
II edizione della “Sagra della cucca”, “Il pane , l'olio ,il vino degli Iblei”, “La carruba e le sue dolcezze”.
17:00 - 20:00 EXHIBITIONS
“ARTE IN...CORSO”
theme: “Signs of Memory”
corso Savoia
18:00 - 19:00 Guided tour
VISIT TO THE HISTORIC CENTER
Dott. Salvatore Spadaro
18:00 Parade
TELE DELLA CROCE
Musicians and Flag Throwers “City of Floridia”
Musicians and flag-wavers "City of Noto"
Nicosia Historical Parade
Historical procession "Palio del Grano" of Rosolini
Nino Graziano Luca's National Historical Dance Company of Syracuse
Rosolini's “Nineteenth Century” Historical Procession
18:30 Ancient games for children
“IUCAMU”
18:30 Concert
Trio Sicily
Piazza F. Maltese
19:30 Concert
IL SETTECENTO IN...MUSICA
Vico degli Uffizi
20:00 The Palio
“IN HISTORY BETWEEN THE EIGHTEENTH AND NINETEENTH CENTURIES”
The Challenge between the historic districts
21:30 Concert
LIBERE ARMONIE
Piazza G. Garibaldi
23:00 Live music
THE SQUARE IN PARTY
Piazza Masaniello
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