Menfi in Festa

Menfi in Festa: the village's late-summer celebration

Menfi in Festa is the annual event that marks the end of summer in Menfi, gathering the entire community in the historic center of Menfi, in the province of Agrigento, in south-western Sicily. For three days, usually during a weekend in late September, the squares and streets of the village become a sprawling stage for culture, entertainment, sports, crafts, and fine dining.

A program of culture, music, and tradition

The schedule, built around the theme of identity and territory, weaves together diverse genres and styles. Offerings range from book presentations to musical interludes, from historical pageants in period costumes set to the melodies of The Leopard to dance performances, and evening concerts in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele featuring DJ sets and 90s revivals. The event also highlights local associations, legal awareness, and various conferences.

• Book presentations and cultural meetings
• Concerts, musical interludes, and evening dances in the square
• Historical pageants and parades in period costumes
• Dance and performing arts shows
• Health walks and sporting events

Gastronomy, crafts, and guided tours

The beating heart of the festival is the gastronomic area: the tasting stalls offer samples of local products and the renowned wines of the Menfi area, among the most appreciated in Sicily. Beyond the culinary offerings, the village opens its museums, historic clubs, and craft workshops, featuring demonstrations of ancient trades such as straw weaving, crochet, and glasswork. Guided urban tours lead visitors through courtyards, exhibitions, and hidden corners of the town center.

Menfi, between sea, wine, and history

Overlooking the coast between Selinunte and Eraclea Minoa, with the seaside resorts of Porto Palo and Lido Fiori, Menfi is a 17th-century village known for the quality of its wine production and its beaches awarded the Green Flag. Menfi in Festa was created to showcase this identity, forged by land and sea, and to share the Sicily Region in its most authentic and welcoming form. The event is organized by the Municipality of Menfi in collaboration with local associations, and admission to all events is free.