Gustorie di Sicilia

A feast of flavor in the seaside town of Castellammare

Gustorie di Sicilia is the food, wine, and cultural festival that transforms the historic center of Castellammare del Golfo into a grand collective narrative of Sicily every late June. Promoted by the Municipality of Castellammare del Golfo in collaboration with the Feedback agency, the event offers a 360-degree immersive experience into the island's food, wine, and culture, set among the squares of this seaside town in the province of Trapani.

Festival sections

The program is divided into several events taking place simultaneously in the city squares, primarily Piazza Petrolo, Piazza Madrice, and Piazza Castello:

• ExpoGustorie: a free-entry market exhibition featuring Sicilian artisanal and food products.
• DegustaStorie: paid tastings of traditional specialties, from couscous to busiate pasta, and from timbales to Sicilian street food.
• Gustorie Live Show: free evening concerts and performances in Piazza Petrolo.
• Cunti&Sapuri: cooking shows and tales of the sea with Sicilian chefs.
• Conversations on Sicilianness: cultural meetings with directors, writers, and guests reflecting on Sicilian identity.
• Music&Words: performances blending music and storytelling.

The Sicilian Popular Cooking Championship

The beating heart of the festival is the Sicilian Popular Cooking Championship, a competition dedicated to the most authentic soul of the island's gastronomy: family recipes, ancient techniques, and flavors that tell the story of the land. Chefs selected from various Sicilian provinces compete in different categories, from traditional first and second courses to the grand final banquet, under the guidance of hosts and a jury of food and wine experts.

Culture, music, and tradition

Alongside the cuisine, Gustorie di Sicilia celebrates Sicilian culture in all its forms: from literature to history, from fashion to music. Evenings conclude with free concerts, DJ sets, and performances, while fashion shows featuring Sicilian attire and cultural talks round out a program designed for both residents and tourists.

Castellammare del Golfo, the perfect backdrop

The festival was born in the wake of Sicily's recognition as the European Region of Gastronomy and chose Castellammare del Golfo as its stage—one of the most picturesque seaside villages on the Trapani coast, nestled between the harbor, the Arab-Norman castle, and the gulf beaches. It is the ideal setting to experience the Sicilian summer, surrounded by flavors, the sea, and tradition, in the territory of the Municipality of Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily.