PescaBivona IGP Festival

The signature festival of Bivona

The PescaBivona IGP Festival is the most important event in Bivona, a small town in the Sicani Mountains in the province of Agrigento, in the heart of mountainous Sicily. Every year in August, the town's historic center transforms into a sprawling stage dedicated to its agricultural pride: the white-fleshed peach known as pescabivona or montagnola, a fruit that earned the European IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) status in 2014.

PescaBivona, an excellence of the Sicani Mountains

The cool mountain climate, abundant water, and the skilled work of local farmers have created the thriving peach orchards surrounding Bivona. The pescabivona is distinguished by its velvety, fragrant skin and its dense, juicy, cream-white flesh with reddish hues, offering a sweet and slightly aromatic flavor. During the festival, the fruit is served fresh, in fruit salads, tarts, artisanal ice creams, and even in savory dishes that highlight its delicate taste.

Two days of flavor and tradition

The festival offers a rich and varied program that enlivens the town's streets and squares: free tastings of the peach and its derivatives, an exhibition village featuring local farms and artisans, show-cooking and wine tastings with guest chefs and sommeliers, art exhibitions, and guided tours.

• Performances by marching bands, drummers, and folk groups
• Itinerant parades through the historic center
• Children's entertainment with street performers
• Evening concerts and shows in the town squares

An event that tells the story of the territory

More than just a gastronomic feast, the PescaBivona Festival is an opportunity to promote local agriculture, rural traditions, and the beauty of the Sicani Mountains. Admission to all events is free, set against a backdrop that combines authentic flavors, music, and Sicilian hospitality.