'Mpurnatu and 'Mpanata Festival
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'Mpurnatu and 'Mpanata Festival

09 May 2025 — 11 May 2025
Campobello di Licata — Agrigento (084)

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Edition 2025 — 'Mpurnatu and 'Mpanata Festival

The 12th edition of the 'Mpurnatu and 'Mpanata Festival took place from May 9 to 11, 2025, in Piazza XX Settembre in Campobello di Licata. Three days of tastings, street food, folk groups, children's entertainment, and live music, featuring the customary competition for the best 'mpurnatu and 'mpanata and the exhibition of Sicilian carts.

The 12th edition of the 'Mpurnatu and 'Mpanata Festival was held from May 9 to 11, 2025, in Piazza XX Settembre in Campobello di Licata, in the province of Agrigento. Three days dedicated to the two iconic dishes of Campobello's cuisine, blending tradition, authentic flavors, shows, and live music.

The opening evening on Friday featured a performance by the band Centoquattro; Saturday saw markets, a school competition, and a concert by the tribute band The Real 883 – Max Pezzali Tribute Band; on Sunday, the Sicilian cart exhibition, folk groups, the culinary competition awards, and the closing show with Circobanda.

Programme

Friday, May 9

  • 7:00 PM — Opening and blessing of the festival
  • 8:00 PM — Street food festival
  • 10:00 PM — Concert by the band Centoquattro

Saturday, May 10

  • 10:00 AM — Opening of craft and local product stalls, "Painters in the Square" exhibition
  • 10:30 AM — School competition "Mom is like the sea"
  • 4:00 PM — Start of the "Best 'Mpurnatu and 'Mpanata" competition
  • 10:00 PM — Children's entertainment
  • 10:00 PM — Concert with The Real 883 – Max Pezzali Tribute Band

Sunday, May 11

  • 11:00 AM — Sicilian cart exhibition
  • 12:00 PM — Folk group performance
  • 5:00 PM — Culinary competition awards
  • 9:00 PM — Musical show with Circobanda

Highlights

Concert by The Real 883 Max Pezzali tribute band; show by Circobanda; "Best 'Mpurnatu and 'Mpanata" competition; "Painters in the Square" exhibition and Sicilian cart exhibition.

Prices

Free admission; tastings paid for at the stalls.

Where does it take place — 'Mpurnatu and 'Mpanata Festival

Piazza XX Settembre

Piazza XX Settembre, 92023 Campobello di Licata

'Mpurnatu and 'Mpanata Festival in brief

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