Lemon Festival in Calatabiano
The White Zagara Lemon Festival in Calatabiano takes place in the month of May and celebrates a typical product of this area: the White Zagara Lemon, known for its white flowers and its beneficial nutritional properties.
On the occasion of the At the event, stands are set up where you can taste typical dishes derived from local lemons and it is possible to watch the show cooking of master pastry chefs who make the traditional cake with lemon custard.
During the festive days, musical, folkloristic and entertainment shows are also organised. .
Dates and Scheduling
5 May 2024
09:30 Stand opening, Zagara Bianca lemon festival of Calatabiano and free tasting of typical products derived from the local lemon.
Piazza San Filippo
Extemporaneous artistic competition on terracotta entitled "The most beautiful jar" with the participation of Sicilian artists and decorators, organized by the Ass. Atelier delle Culture.
10:00 Sicilian Cart Parade with Folk Music.
11:30 Educational, artistic and motor workshop for children on the history and culture of lemon in Calatabiano, with inflatable recreational games.
12:30 Workshops and demonstrations of agri-food processing, with a focus on the production of lemon-based culinary products.
17:00 Show Cooking in Piazza San Filippo by the Calatabian Master Pastry Chefs for the preparation of the traditional cake with lemon custard.
18:00 Educational, artistic and motor workshop for children on the history and culture of lemon in Calatabiano, with inflatable recreational games.
19:00 Cutting of the cake masterfully prepared by the Calatabian master pastry chefs and subsequent tasting.
19:30 Historical fencing demonstration with Sicilian stick and knife pull.
20:00 Dance show with scenographic parade in artistic clothes to celebrate Sicilian culture, music and traditions entitled "Sicily Isula d'Amuri"
Assignment of the "Zagara Bianca" award by the Municipality of Calatabiano in recognition of those who have distinguished themselves over time in the working, social, artistic and cultural fields for the benefit and prestige of the Calatabia community.
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