Maccheroni with Rabbit Festival

A festival celebrating Agira's signature dish

The Maccheroni with Rabbit Festival is one of the most anticipated culinary events in Agira, a medieval village nestled around Mount Teja in the province of Enna, in the heart of inland Sicily. Recognized as one of Italy's most beautiful villages, Agira provides the perfect backdrop for a celebration that honors a dish deeply rooted in the town's peasant identity: maccheroni topped with rabbit sauce, a recipe from the humble Sicilian kitchen passed down through generations.

The traditional dish of Agira

The stars of the evening are the maccheroni, prepared according to tradition and accompanied by a rabbit ragù seasoned with herbs and spices. It is a dish dear to the people of Agira and a vital part of the local gastronomic memory that this event aims to promote and preserve. During the festival, the Local Products Center becomes a meeting point where residents and visitors sit together to share the dish in a festive, village-style atmosphere.

Music, folklore, and conviviality

Beyond the culinary delights, the evening features music and entertainment, with performances drawing from Sicilian musical traditions. The event is organized by the Circolo Sportivo Agirino, with the patronage of the Municipality of Agira and the support of the local Pro Loco, and takes place in the equipped area of the Local Products Center, chosen to ensure indoor space in case of inclement autumn weather.

An autumn of festivals in Agira

The Maccheroni with Rabbit Festival kicks off Agira's autumn season and precedes the famous Cassatella Festival, which celebrates the village's typical pastry. Visiting Agira during this period means combining the pleasure of fine dining with the discovery of a town rich in history: the Royal Abbey of San Filippo (the town's patron saint), the Castle atop Mount Teja, and the Arab quarter of Le Rocche.

Why attend

• To taste an authentic dish of the Enna peasant cuisine that is hard to find elsewhere.
• To experience the genuine atmosphere of a village festival in the heart of Sicily.
• To combine the festival with a visit to the medieval village of Agira and its monuments.