"Pesce d'Amare" Fish Festival
The fish festival of the seaside village of Trappeto
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date
This edition has not been confirmed by the organiser to date. We recommend checking before going.
About Pesce d'Amare
A seaside celebration in the village of Trappeto
The "Pesce d'Amare" Fish Festival is one of the most cherished summer events in Trappeto, a small seaside village in the Province of Palermo, Sicily, overlooking the Gulf of Castellammare. The event celebrates the town's historical vocation, inhabited for centuries by farmers and fishermen, and highlights the fresh catch of the Tyrrhenian Sea, the true star of local tables.
Where and when
The festival takes place in the heart of the town, between Piazza Assunta and Via Trapani, where food stalls are set up. The festivities begin in the afternoon and continue until evening, enlivening the town center with the scents of the sea, music, and conviviality. The event is part of the Trappeto Summer calendar, a rich program of events that enlivens the municipality from July to September with shows, music, meetings, and gastronomic spaces.
Seafood gastronomy
The heart of the festival lies in the fresh fish specialties prepared according to traditional Sicilian maritime customs. The event is organized in collaboration with the Lega Navale Trappeto-Balestrate-Partinico and the Trappeto Fishermen's Cooperative, reflecting the deep bond between the festival and the local fishing industry. Visitors can savor fried mixed fish, grilled fish, and other delicacies from the Gulf, accompanied by the authentic flavors of a simple yet flavorful cuisine.
Music, folklore, and tradition
- Tastings of fresh fish from the Gulf of Castellammare
- Performances by folk groups and traditional Sicilian music
- Traditional Sicilian carts and entertainment
- Convivial atmosphere in the streets of the seaside village
An authentic experience
The "Pesce d'Amare" Fish Festival is the ideal opportunity to discover the most genuine identity of Trappeto: a village where life flows to the rhythm of the sea and where the community gathers around the table to celebrate the fruits of the catch. For those visiting western Sicily, it is an authentic taste of the maritime culture and hospitality of a small municipality in the Province of Palermo.
Pesce d'Amare — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the "Pesce d'Amare" Fish Festival in Trappeto, in the Province of Palermo, does not yet have an official date. Traditionally, the festival is held in September between Piazza Assunta and Via Trapani, featuring fresh fish tastings, music, and folklore. Information will be updated as soon as the Municipality and the organizers announce the final dates and program.
Practical information — Pesce d'Amare
How to get there
Trappeto is located along the coast of the Gulf of Castellammare, in the Province of Palermo. By car, it can be reached via the A29 Palermo-Mazara del Vallo motorway, taking the Balestrate exit, just a few kilometers from the village. By train, the reference station is Balestrate-Trappeto, on the Palermo-Trapani line. The nearest airport is Palermo "Falcone-Borsellino" in Punta Raisi.
Good to know
The festival takes place between Piazza Assunta and Via Trapani, in the town center. Admission is free; tastings are paid for directly at the stalls. It is recommended to check the dates and program on the Municipality of Trappeto website before setting off.
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Where does it take place — Pesce d'Amare
Piazza Assunta e Via Trapani