EatStreet Oliveri – Sensory Sicily
The street food and Sicilian gourmet excellence festival on the Oliveri seafront
About EatStreet Oliveri
A village of taste on the Tyrrhenian Sea
EatStreet Oliveri – Sensory Sicily is the gourmet festival that brings the village of Oliveri to life, overlooking the Tyrrhenian coast in the province of Messina, Sicily. For a few days, the central Via Roma, closed to traffic and made entirely pedestrian, becomes the beating heart of a grand celebration dedicated to street food and the island's culinary excellence. Promoted by Eurofiere srl in collaboration with the Municipality of Oliveri, the event attracts an ever-growing crowd to the charming seaside town center every year.
Street food and zero-mile products
The absolute stars are around twenty Sicilian agri-food producers who share their products, processing methods, and company history along Via Roma. The food stands offer street food, artisanal breads and pastries, cured meats, cheeses, extra virgin olive oil, craft beers, and wines from local wineries. Tastings focus on short supply chains and zero-mile products, in a culinary journey designed to showcase the raw materials and authentic flavors of Sicily.
Cooking shows with world champions
Every evening, the event features cooking shows, spectacular moments led by renowned master pastry chefs and gelato makers. Among the most anticipated guests are twins Alessandro and Vincenzo Squatrito, gelato makers from Ritrovo Orchidea awarded as the best in the world, pastry chef Filippo Nici, and world tiramisu champion Milena Russo Testagrossa. Gelato, granita, traditional sweets, and collaborative culinary shows turn the evenings into a narrative of Sicilian confectionery talent.
Art, music, and culture
Beyond the food, the festival offers a rich entertainment program: DJ sets every evening, live music, cabaret shows, dancing, and family entertainment. There is no shortage of cultural events, such as the open-air painting exhibition Colors of Sicily, talks dedicated to sensory Sicily and the Mediterranean diet, and guided tours to discover the village. A complete experience that combines gastronomy, art, entertainment, and local identity.
A growing event
Born as the first stop of the Street Food Sicily on Tour project, the Oliveri event has quickly established itself as one of the reference gourmet appointments on the Tyrrhenian coast of Messina. Attendance and the number of operators grow with each edition, confirming the event's deep roots in the calendar of Sicilian festivals and its ability to promote the Municipality of Oliveri and the excellence of Sicily.
EatStreet Oliveri — edition 2026
The second edition of EatStreet Oliveri – Sensory Sicily was held from Saturday, May 30, to Tuesday, June 2, 2026, taking advantage of the long June 2nd weekend. Along the pedestrianized Via Roma, about twenty Sicilian agri-food operators offered street food, artisanal pastries and breads, cured meats, cheeses, craft beers, and wines from local wineries, with stands open from 5:00 PM to midnight.
Every evening at 8:00 PM, cooking shows brought the village to life: on May 30, gelato makers Alessandro and Vincenzo Squatrito with their Nocciolino made with Nebrodi hazelnuts, pastry chef Filippo Nici with traditional sfinci, and in the grand finale, a collaborative show on tiramisu with world champion Milena Russo Testagrossa. The program was completed by the Colors of Sicily painting exhibition, DJ sets, cabaret, family entertainment, and talks on sensory Sicily. The organizers, Eurofiere srl and the Municipality of Oliveri, reported record attendance and announced the third edition for 2027.
Programme EatStreet Oliveri 2026
- Saturday, May 30 – Inauguration at 5:30 PM with ribbon cutting; cooking show with gelato makers Alessandro and Vincenzo Squatrito (Nocciolino with Nebrodi hazelnuts); Colors of Sicily exhibition; DJ set.
- Sunday, May 31 – Almond granita with the Squatrito brothers; talk show on Sensory Sicily; Colors of Sicily exhibition; music and entertainment.
- Monday, June 1 – Cooking show with pastry chef Filippo Nici and traditional Sicilian sfinci; guided tours of the village; DJ set.
- Tuesday, June 2 – Grand finale with a collaborative show on world-class tiramisu: Milena Russo Testagrossa (world champion), Filippo Nici, and the Squatrito twins.
Highlights EatStreet Oliveri 2026
- About twenty Sicilian agri-food operators along Via Roma
- Wines from local wineries and zero-mile tastings
- Evening cooking shows with award-winning gelato makers and pastry chefs
- Grand finale dedicated to world-class tiramisu
- Colors of Sicily open-air painting exhibition
- DJ sets, cabaret, and family entertainment
Prices EatStreet Oliveri 2026
Practical information — EatStreet Oliveri
How to get there
Oliveri is located on the Tyrrhenian coast in the province of Messina. By car, it can be reached via the A20 Messina-Palermo motorway, taking the Falcone-Oliveri exit. By train, the Oliveri-Tindari station is served by the Tyrrhenian line. The event takes place along Via Roma, in the center of the village, which is closed to traffic for the occasion.
Hours and admission
Food stands are open from 5:00 PM until midnight; evening cooking shows start around 8:00 PM. Admission to the event is free.
Tips
We recommend arriving in the village in the late afternoon to experience the opening of the stands and stay for the evening cooking shows. Nearby, you can visit the Marinello Reserve and the Sanctuary of Tindari.
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Where does it take place — EatStreet Oliveri
Via Roma
Via Roma, 98060 Oliveri