Adrano Ricotta and Local Supply Chain Festival

A celebration of Etna's flavors

The Adrano Ricotta and Local Supply Chain Festival is one of the most cherished gastronomic events on the southwestern slopes of Mount Etna. Held in Adrano, a key town in the Metropolitan City of Catania, Sicily, the event transforms the heart of the town into a vibrant marketplace of local specialties. The star of the show is fresh ricotta, the queen of local dairy traditions, accompanied by a host of other regional delicacies.

Local supply chains

The event's name highlights its focus on local supply chains: it is not just about ricotta, but the entire agri-food economy of Adrano and its surrounding countryside. Among the stalls, you can discover:

• Extra virgin olive oil produced on the volcanic slopes;
• Adrano black broccoli, a staple of local peasant cuisine;
• Oranges and citrus fruits from the Piana di Catania;
• Cheeses, cured meats, and traditional Sicilian sweets;
• Products from local farms, cooperatives, and food artisans.

Taste, folklore, and rural culture

This festival is more than just a market; it is an opportunity to experience the folklore and rural culture of Adrano. The program weaves together tastings, demonstrations of traditional dairy and agricultural crafts, and musical entertainment throughout the streets and squares of the historic center, starting from Piazza Umberto. It offers a festive village atmosphere perfect for families, groups of friends, and lovers of authentic flavors.

Part of "Sicilia che Piace 2026"

The 2026 edition is part of the regional "Sicilia che Piace 2026" initiative, promoted to showcase the gastronomic and artisanal excellence of Sicilian territories, support traditional productive activities, and boost tourism. The Municipality of Adrano coordinates the event, bringing together farms, food producers, artisans, cooperatives, and consortia to showcase their products.

Why visit

For those who love an authentic Sicily, the Adrano Ricotta Festival is the ideal stop to savor the flavors of Mount Etna away from mass tourism, in a town rich in history and tradition. Spend a day among stalls, tastings, and countryside aromas, just a stone's throw from Europe's highest volcano.