Red Gold White Gold

A festival dedicated to the treasures of Nubia

Red Gold White Gold is the food and wine festival that brings the village of Nubia to life every September. Located in the municipality of Paceco in the province of Trapani, in the heart of Western Sicily, the event celebrates the two iconic products of the region: the Red Garlic of Nubia, known for its intense aroma and recognized properties, and the Sea Salt of the Trapani and Paceco Salt Pans, harvested by hand using ancient methods. Both are Slow Food Presidia, a recognition that protects their quality and history.

In the heart of the Salt Pans Reserve

The setting is the unique Trapani and Paceco Salt Pans Nature Reserve, with its windmills, reflecting pools, and the famous Salt Museum of Nubia. Here, the landscape tells a story of centuries of human labor and balance with nature. During the festival, the village becomes an open-air gastronomic hub, featuring demonstrations of manual salt harvesting, displays of traditional garlic braids, and tastings of Trapani flavors, from pesto alla trapanese to fish couscous.

Three days of flavors, culture, and entertainment

The program alternates between gastronomic and cultural moments: cooking shows with local chefs, conferences on biodiversity and the value of the Presidia, amateur cooking competitions, live music, children's entertainment, and dance performances. Among the most anticipated events is the Salt Race, a running race that crosses the village, and the conferences dedicated to the candidacy of the Salt Pans as a UNESCO MaB Biosphere Reserve, a sign of a festival that unites taste, environment, and identity.

A community event

"Red Gold White Gold" is organized by the Pro Loco of Nubia APS, with the patronage of the Municipality of Paceco, the Trapani Chamber of Commerce, and the Consortium for the Protection of the Red Garlic of Nubia. It is a festival designed to involve the entire community and visitors, with free admission, capable of highlighting the agri-food excellence of Sicily and introducing an authentic corner of the Trapani area.