Carob Festival
The festival celebrating the iconic tree of Rosolini, the City of the Carob
About Carob Festival
The Festival of the City of the Carob
Rosolini, in the far south of the Syracuse province, is known as the City of the Carob. In its countryside, within the Favarotta district, grows a thousand-year-old carob tree nicknamed by the locals "ù patriarca" (the patriarch). It is considered one of the oldest and largest in the world, with a trunk circumference at the base exceeding eighteen meters. It is to this tree, a symbol of resilience and a deep bond with the land, that the Municipality of Rosolini dedicates the Carob Festival every year.
Three Days in Piazza Garibaldi
The heart of the event is Piazza Garibaldi, which fills with stalls, scents, and music for the duration of the festival. The program blends gastronomic and cultural moments: tastings of carob-based products prepared by local producers, live cooking demonstrations, in-depth conferences on the qualities of this multifunctional plant, and evening shows for all ages.
Sicilian Carts, Music, and Folklore
Among the most beloved highlights is the parade of Sicilian carts, accompanied by folk groups, musicians, and flag-wavers, which winds through the town center to the main square. The evenings continue with concerts, cabaret, and live performances, culminating in a fireworks display that closes the festival. The event is traditionally linked to the feast of the patron saint, San Luigi Gonzaga, and the Rosolini summer season, which is animated by various food and wine events.
A Local Event
The Carob Festival is organized by the Municipality of Rosolini in collaboration with the Pro Loco, with the support of the Sicilian Region through the GAL Eloro. It is one of the events that best captures the identity of this corner of Sicily, where the carob is not just a tree, but a true cultural and gastronomic heritage.
Carob Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 Carob Festival in Rosolini will be held from July 31 to August 2 in Piazza Garibaldi. As per tradition, the event will offer tastings of carob-based products prepared by local producers, live cooking demonstrations, cultural moments, the evocative Sicilian cart parade with folk groups, and public performances in the square.
At the moment, the full program for the 2026 edition, including artist names and evening schedules, has not yet been announced by the organizers. The official page indicates that the detailed calendar will be published in the weeks leading up to the event.
Practical information — Carob Festival
Location
Piazza Garibaldi and the historic center of Rosolini (SR), Sicily. The Sicilian cart parade traditionally starts from the area near the Church of Santa Caterina.
How to get there
By car: Rosolini can be reached via the SS115 road between Noto and Modica. The nearest train stations are in Rosolini and Noto on the Syracuse-Gela line. The reference airport is Catania-Fontanarossa, about an hour and a half away by car.
Admission
Free admission to the event. Tastings of carob-based products may incur a cost at individual stalls.
Tips
Events mainly take place in the evening, from late afternoon until late at night. It is advisable to arrive early for the cart parade and to secure a good spot in the square for the concerts.
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Where does it take place — Carob Festival
Piazza Garibaldi
Piazza Garibaldi, 96019 Rosolini