Malvagna Food, Wine and Craft Fair

A fair of taste in the heart of the Alcantara Valley

The Malvagna Food, Wine and Craft Fair is an event that celebrates the gastronomic and artisanal excellence of one of the most evocative territories in the province of Messina. Malvagna is a small municipality of just over six hundred inhabitants, perched at an altitude of 710 meters in the Alcantara Valley, within the Alcantara River Park and close to the Bosco di Malabotta Nature Reserve. From here, the view opens up over Mount Etna and the characteristic Mount Mojo, an ancient volcanic cone that dominates the valley.

The star local products

The heart of the fair is the food and wine section, where producers and farmers showcase the best of local tradition. Among the specialties that can be tasted and purchased:

• Nebrodi black pork sausage, with an intense and unmistakable flavor;
• Friscaturi, the chickpea flour polenta typical of the area;
• wines and extra virgin olive oils produced on the surrounding hills;
• cheeses and cured meats from sheep, goat, cattle, and pig farms;
• seasonal fruit, particularly peaches, and traditional desserts.

Local craftsmanship

Alongside taste, the fair promotes artistic trades: along the streets of the historic center and in Piazza Roma, artisans line up to exhibit handmade creations in wood, ceramics, iron, stone, wicker, fabric, and embroidery. It is an opportunity to rediscover ancient knowledge passed down from generation to generation and to support the small businesses of the Alcantara Valley, the Nebrodi mountains, and the Etna area.

A village to discover

The fair is also an invitation to visit Malvagna and its heritage: from the famous Byzantine Cuba, an early medieval religious building, to the panoramic views over the valley. The event, organized by the Municipality of Malvagna, takes place in a familiar and welcoming atmosphere, far from the major tourist circuits, ideal for those seeking the most authentic side of Sicily.