Oliveri Expo – Regional Fair

A fair that tells the story of Sicily

Oliveri Expo – Regional Fair is the largest commercial and cultural fair of the Sicilian summer, hosted annually at the Oliveri Sports Field, a small town in the Province of Messina overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea and guardian of the evocative Marinello Lakes nature reserve. Spanning an exhibition area of approximately 8,000 square meters, the fair turns the coastal village into a lively showcase where tradition meets commerce, craftsmanship, and cultural exchange.

The history: twenty years of growth

The event was born in 2006 from the intuition of the D'Amico family and, edition after edition, has grown to become a benchmark for the entire north-east of Sicily. The 2025 edition celebrated its twentieth anniversary with record-breaking attendance, welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors over the course of the month. The organizers' philosophy, summarized by Giusy D'Amico, goes beyond simple sales: «not just selling, but telling stories, inspiring emotions, and bringing people together».

What to find at the fair

Oliveri Expo hosts over 100 exhibition stands from all over Sicily and numerous countries across the Mediterranean and Europe. The selection is broad and carefully curated, with a special focus on artisanal production, short supply chains, and local excellence:

• Typical food and wine: zero-kilometer preserves, Nebrodi honey, Etna herbal liqueurs and bitters, dairy products, and traditional sweets
• Craftsmanship and artistic trades: bespoke creations, ceramics, textiles, and decorative objects
• Fashion, design, and home decor with items often impossible to find elsewhere
• Agri-food sector and tourism and leisure companies
• An ethnic section that promotes cultural encounter and exchange, in line with Sicily's historical vocation as a crossroads of civilizations

Evening atmosphere

The fair comes alive in the evening: stands open daily from 7:00 PM until 1:00 AM, when the sea breeze makes strolling among the exhibitors pleasant. Alongside commerce, there are refreshment areas, tastings, live demonstrations, and cultural and musical events that animate the evenings, making Oliveri Expo much more than just a market: an experience that weaves together flavors, popular traditions, and the folklore of the Messina territory.

Oliveri and its surroundings

Visiting the fair is also the perfect opportunity to discover Oliveri and its coastline: the beach, the village, and the famous Marinello Lakes reserve, at the foot of the Tindari sanctuary, make this stretch of the Province of Messina one of the most beloved destinations of the Sicilian summer.