Makarina Street Food

Makarina Street Food in Mazzarino

Makarina Street Food is the food and wine festival dedicated to street food that brings Mazzarino to life—a hilltop town nestled at over 550 meters above sea level in the heart of the Caltanissetta province, in Sicily. Born as a convivial late-summer gathering, the event has become a highly anticipated date that draws visitors from the Salso Valley and the entire Caltanissetta area, transforming the town center into a grand village of taste for a few evenings.

A journey through street flavors

The core of the event is street food: a stroll between stalls and food trucks where you can sample specialties prepared and served on the spot. Alongside traditional Sicilian and local dishes, you will find flavors from all over Italy, in a journey that invites you to curate your own dinner, one paper cone at a time. Admission is free, and the atmosphere is the informal, family-friendly one of a village festival, where you sit at outdoor tables to share a meal with friends and strangers alike.

Music and festive atmosphere

Beyond the culinary offerings, the evenings are accompanied by live music and entertainment that keep the streets lively until late. The mild mid-September climate makes the festival the perfect occasion to experience the town in a festive mood, amidst lights, aromas, and the chatter of people filling the city center streets.

Mazzarino, a village to discover

The setting is Mazzarino, one of the most interesting historic centers in inland Sicily, dominated by the characteristic castle known as u Cannuni with its cylindrical tower of Roman-Byzantine origin. The village, which flourished between the 17th and 18th centuries, preserves valuable churches and palaces and is tied to deep religious traditions, most notably the feast of the Madonna del Mazzaro, the town's patron saint, also celebrated in September. Visiting Mazzarino during Makarina Street Food means combining the discovery of local historical heritage with the pleasure of fine dining.

Who is it for?

• Families looking for an evening outdoors with good food and entertainment;
• Street food enthusiasts and fans of traditional Sicilian cuisine;
• Visitors from neighboring towns who want to discover Mazzarino during a festive moment.