Olive Oil and Mandorla Pizzuta Festival
The flavors of the Palermo hinterland: extra virgin olive oil and Mandorla Pizzuta in Montemaggiore Belsito
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date
This edition has not been confirmed by the organiser to date. We recommend checking before going.
About Olive Oil and Mandorla Festival
A festival dedicated to green gold and white blossoms
The Olive Oil and Mandorla Pizzuta Festival is one of the most cherished food and wine events of the autumn in the hinterland of the Metropolitan City of Palermo. Held in Montemaggiore Belsito, a small town nestled in the Sicani hills of Sicily, it honors two iconic local products: the extra virgin olive oil, with its amber-yellow hues and fragrant flavor, and the Mandorla Pizzuta, an indigenous almond variety with an intense aroma and a distinctive crow's beak shape.
Three days of taste, culture, and tradition
Throughout the weekend, the town center—with Piazza Roma as its beating heart—transforms into a journey of flavors and experiences. Visitors can enjoy guided tastings of oil and almonds, watch oil production firsthand at the mill, participate in live cooking demonstrations featuring traditional dishes, and discover local sweets like the famous cubaita muntimajurisi and fresh bread drizzled with new oil.
Culture, music, and folklore
The festival is also an opportunity to rediscover the town's heritage: during the event, the Giovanna Bellomo Civic Museum and the historic churches of Sant'Agata, Santissimo Crocifisso, and delle Grazie open their doors. The squares fill with music from street bands, folk groups, drummers, and flag-wavers from across the Madonie and Palermo areas, while conferences on olive and almond cultivation explore the link between agriculture, identity, and the future of the region.
A community event
Organized by the youth association OdV Rigenerha in collaboration with the Municipality of Montemaggiore Belsito, the Youth Council, and the Business Association, the festival aims to promote local agricultural wealth, support regional producers, and offer visitors an authentic experience of Sicilian culture. With motorcycle rallies, nature excursions, and educational activities for schools, the event engages the entire community every year.
- Where: Montemaggiore Belsito, Province of Palermo, Sicily
- When: November
- Typical products: extra virgin olive oil, Mandorla Pizzuta, cubaita
- Activities: tastings, live cooking demonstrations, guided tours, music, and folklore
Olive Oil and Mandorla Festival — edition 2026
The Olive Oil and Mandorla Pizzuta Festival in Montemaggiore Belsito returns in 2026 as the autumn appointment dedicated to the food and wine excellence of the Palermo region. At the moment, the dates and program for the 2026 edition have not yet been announced by the organizers; the event traditionally takes place in November in Piazza Roma and the historic center. We recommend checking the official channels of the Municipality of Montemaggiore Belsito for updates on dates, times, and the program.
Practical information — Olive Oil and Mandorla Festival
Getting there
Montemaggiore Belsito is located in the hinterland of the Province of Palermo, on the slopes of the Madonie mountains. By car, it can be reached via the A19 Palermo-Catania motorway (Tremonzelli or Scillato exits) and internal provincial roads. The Montemaggiore-Roccapalumba railway station is served by the Palermo-Agrigento line.
Admission
Entry to the festival and exhibition areas is generally free; some tastings may require a small contribution. It is recommended to check the official municipal channels for schedules and details.
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Where does it take place — Olive Oil and Mandorla Festival
Piazza Roma