Nocellara del Belice Festival
Celebrating the olives and extra virgin olive oil of the Belice Valley in Partanna
About Nocellara del Belice Festival
A festival dedicated to the queen olive of the Belice Valley
The Nocellara del Belice Festival takes place in Partanna, a town in the province of Trapani located in the heart of the Belice Valley, Sicily. The event is dedicated to the Nocellara del Belice, the signature olive cultivar of the region—a dual-purpose variety prized for both its excellent table olives and its high-quality, DOP-protected extra virgin olive oil.
A blend of culture, science, and flavor
The festival aims to promote this agricultural excellence by sharing its history, unique properties, and deep connection to the farming community of the Belice Valley. The program balances technical and scientific insights, featuring round tables with researchers, olive oil consortium representatives, and producers, alongside convivial experiences designed for the general public.
Tastings, masterclasses, and cooking shows
Visitors can join masterclasses on the organoleptic qualities of extra virgin olive oil produced in the hills of Partanna, learning how to identify a premium product. The event also features cooking shows in collaboration with local hospitality schools and guided tours of local farms to get an up-close look at the oil production chain. Throughout the historic center, between Corso Vittorio Emanuele and Piazza Falcone e Borsellino, producer stands offer free tastings of EVO oil, olives, and local specialties.
Music and summer vibes
Evenings are brought to life with musical performances that turn the squares of Partanna into a vibrant community hub. Sponsored by the Sicilian Region and organized by the Belice Valle association, the festival is a growing highlight in the food and wine calendar of Western Sicily.
A journey into the traditions of the Belice
Visiting the Nocellara del Belice Festival is an invitation to immerse yourself in the rural identity of the Belice Valley, a land of ancient olive groves and deep-rooted agricultural traditions. Between tastings, visitors can explore Partanna and its heritage, rediscovering the value of an olive-growing culture that is an integral part of the Sicilian landscape.
Nocellara del Belice Festival — edition 2026
Nocellara del Belice Festival 2026
The second edition of the Nocellara del Belice Festival took place in Partanna over the weekend of June 20 and 21, 2026. The event combined scientific insight with convivial moments, confirming its status as a showcase for the iconic olive cultivar of the Belice Valley.
The program
On Saturday, June 20, the day opened at 9:00 AM at the former Benedictine monastery with a round table on the promotion of the Nocellara del Belice, featuring scholars and experts such as Valeria Borsellino from the University of Palermo, alongside representatives of industry consortiums. At 11:00 AM, a masterclass on the organoleptic qualities of extra virgin olive oil from the Partanna hills was held. At 7:00 PM, in Piazza Falcone e Borsellino, a cooking show was hosted in collaboration with the "Virgilio Titone" Hospitality Institute of Castelvetrano, followed at 9:00 PM by the musical show "Hit dopo Hit – Notti d'estate".
Sunday, June 21, was dedicated to guided tours of local farms and, throughout the day, producer stands offered free tastings along Corso Vittorio Emanuele and Piazza Falcone e Borsellino.
Programme Nocellara del Belice Festival 2026
Saturday, June 20, 2026
- 9:00 AM — Former Benedictine monastery: Round table on the promotion of the Nocellara del Belice
- 11:00 AM — Masterclass on the organoleptic qualities of local extra virgin olive oil
- 7:00 PM — Piazza Falcone e Borsellino: Cooking show with the "Virgilio Titone" Hospitality Institute of Castelvetrano
- 9:00 PM — Musical show "Hit dopo Hit – Notti d'estate"
Sunday, June 21, 2026
- Guided tours of local farms
- Producer stands with free tastings along Corso Vittorio Emanuele and Piazza Falcone e Borsellino
Highlights Nocellara del Belice Festival 2026
- Round table with university experts and olive oil consortiums
- Masterclass on Belice Valley extra virgin olive oil
- Cooking show with the Castelvetrano Hospitality Institute
- Guided farm tours
- Free tastings at producer stands
- "Hit dopo Hit – Notti d'estate" musical evening
Prices Nocellara del Belice Festival 2026
Practical information — Nocellara del Belice Festival
Getting there
Partanna can be reached by car via the A29 Palermo-Mazara del Vallo motorway, taking the Castelvetrano exit and following local roads toward the Belice Valley. The nearest airport is Trapani-Birgi; alternatively, Palermo-Punta Raisi airport is about an hour and a half away.
Location
Events take place in the historic center of Partanna, between the former Benedictine monastery, Piazza Falcone e Borsellino, and Corso Vittorio Emanuele.
Admission
Tastings at the producer stands are free. Seminars, masterclasses, and shows are open to the public free of charge, unless otherwise specified by the organizers.
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Centro storico di Partanna