Sunday markets featuring flavors and crafts from the southern slopes of Mount Etna
This edition has not been confirmed by the organiser to date. We recommend checking before going.
The Ragalna Autumn – Etna Markets is a food and wine event that, with the arrival of the colder season, transforms the center of Ragalna into a vibrant market dedicated to local products. In the heart of the town, at Piazza Cisterna, characteristic wooden stalls are set up where local farmers and artisans present the finest goods from the southern slopes of Mount Etna. It is a wonderful opportunity to discover, Sunday after Sunday, the colors, aromas, and flavors of the Sicilian autumn.
Visitors can taste and purchase genuine mountain products: cheeses and ricotta, extra virgin olive oil, mushrooms, wild greens like caliceddi, honey, wine, preserves, and traditional sweets. Alongside the food and wine, you will find local handicrafts and themed creations, all set within a festive village atmosphere.
The calendar includes several highly anticipated special events. The Sausage, Caliceddi, and Wine Festival celebrates one of the most beloved dishes of Etna's peasant cuisine, while the Olive Oil Festival, which closes the event, showcases the region's extra virgin olive oil and local cultivars. Each Sunday is dedicated to a different theme, ensuring every visit offers a new gastronomic discovery.
The event is organized by the Municipality of Ragalna with the support of the Pro Loco and local associations. Ragalna, located within the Etna Park in the province of Catania, Sicily, offers a breathtaking setting at an altitude of nearly 800 meters. On autumn Sundays, between tastings and strolls, you can enjoy views of the volcano and the authentic atmosphere of the Etna villages. Admission to the markets is free.
The 2026 edition of the Ragalna Autumn – Etna Markets does not yet have confirmed dates or a program. Based on previous years, the event is expected to take place every autumn Sunday in Piazza Cisterna in Ragalna, featuring Etna producer stalls, themed Sunday menus, sausage and olive oil festivals, and activities for children. It is recommended to check the Municipality of Ragalna channels for updates on the official calendar.
Piazza Cisterna, center of Ragalna (CT), southern slope of Mount Etna, within the Etna Park.
By car from Catania (approx. 25 km) along the roads leading up towards Nicolosi and the southern slope of Etna. Ample parking is available in the town center on market days.
Every Sunday during the autumn season; stalls are open from 10:00 AM. Children's activities take place in the morning.
Free admission. Tastings and themed menus are available for purchase at the stalls.
Municipality of Ragalna and local Pro Loco; updates are available on the Ragalna Municipality Facebook page.
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Piazza Cisterna
Piazza Cisterna, 95030 Ragalna