Ciocco Fest

A festival dedicated to chocolate in Castelvetrano

Ciocco Fest is the annual event that transforms the historic center of Castelvetrano—located in the province of Trapani and the heart of the Belice Valley—into the "city of sweetness." Along Corso Vittorio Emanuele II and the charming Sistema delle Piazze, a delicious trail of stalls, aromas, and artisanal chocolate specialties unfolds, attracting thousands of curious visitors and enthusiasts from all over Sicily.

A traveling event in the Belice Valley

Ciocco Fest was born as a traveling festival across the municipalities of the Belice area: previous editions have visited Gibellina, Partanna, and Campobello di Mazara, before returning to Castelvetrano, bolstered by the success of previous years. It has become a highly anticipated date on the Sicilian spring calendar, successfully blending regional promotion, the celebration of historic monuments, and a passion for sweets.

Chocolate specialties and workshops

The heart of the festival lies in its gourmet stalls, featuring dozens of exhibitors and master chocolatiers offering every possible variation of cocoa. Among the most popular treats:

• chocolate arancine and crepes
• gourmet pizzas and waffles
• traditional Sicilian cassatelle and sfince
• molded chocolate, pralines, and artisanal bars

There is also space for educational workshops on chocolate making, hosted in evocative venues like the former Convento dei Minimi, where adults and children alike can discover the secrets of cocoa processing.

Music, culture, and festive atmosphere

Beyond gastronomy, Ciocco Fest offers a rich entertainment program: street bands, live music, group dancing, and DJ sets animate the evenings, while urban tours of the historic center's monuments, impromptu painting sessions, and cultural initiatives enrich the experience. Organized by the Pro Loco Selinunte with the support of the Municipality of Castelvetrano, the event is a wonderful opportunity for gathering, social sharing, and celebrating local culinary traditions, all in the spirit of the hospitality that defines this corner of western Sicily.