I Sapori del Borgo Festival

A festival dedicated to the flavors of the Trapani region

I Sapori del Borgo Festival is the food and wine event that brings the village of Custonaci to life every September. This small hillside town in the province of Trapani, Sicily, overlooks the gulf and sits at the foot of Mount Cofano. For three days, the historic center and Piazza dell'Autonomia turn into a large open-air kitchen where the region's gastronomic excellence takes center stage.

Traditional cuisine

The heart of the festival lies in the tasting stalls, where visitors can sample the iconic dishes of the Trapani and Custonaci traditions. Specialties returning every year include:

• Couscous alla trapanese, an iconic dish of western Sicily with Arab-Mediterranean roots;
• Busiate, artisanal fresh pasta rolled by hand, served with classic pesto alla trapanese;
• Cassatelle in brodo, ricotta-filled ravioli typical of the area;
• Spincie, traditional sweet fritters.

Alongside the stalls, you will find zero-kilometer products and local excellence, from extra virgin olive oil—Custonaci proudly holds the title of "City of Oil"—to ancient Sicilian grains.

Music, cabaret, and talk shows

I Sapori del Borgo is not just about food: every edition offers a rich calendar of evening entertainment, with live bands, dance and 90s music DJ sets, cabaret shows, and moments of folklore. There are also talk shows and meetings dedicated to food culture, featuring producers, nutritionists, and local experts who discuss the connection between agriculture, identity, and tourism development.

A landmark event for the village

Organized by the Pro Loco of Custonaci with the support of the Municipality and the Regional Department of Tourism, the event was established in 2023 and has grown year after year, becoming a key date in the late summer calendar for western Sicily. The festival's goal is to preserve the identity of local products, stimulate food tourism, and enhance the deep bond between food and the Trapani territory.