Rimiti Autumn Flavors Festival

An autumn festival in the heart of the Peloritani mountains

The Autumn Flavors Festival takes place in Rimiti, one of the hamlets of Casalvecchio Siculo, a small town in the province of Messina perched on the slopes of Mount Sant'Elia, in the picturesque Agrò Valley between the Peloritani and Nebrodi mountain ranges. It is a regular November event that transforms the village streets into a lively gathering place, where the local community comes together to celebrate the harvest and traditional gastronomy.

Traditional flavors

The heart of the event lies in the food stalls, which offer homemade local specialties. Visitors can enjoy authentic products and rustic dishes, paired with fine Nebrodi wines.

• Chestnuts and roasted chestnuts, the undisputed stars of autumn
• Grilled pork and sausage
• Macaroni and homemade pasta
• Local olives, cheeses, and cured meats
• Traditional desserts and Nebrodi wines

Music, dancing, and entertainment

The festival is about more than just great food: the evening is enlivened by folk music, dancing, and performances that attract residents and visitors from neighboring towns. Recent editions have featured comedy acts, musical groups, dance schools, and folk ensembles that fill the streets with joy, creating a true celebration of autumn flavors.

A community tradition

Organized by the Tradizioni e Natura Association in collaboration with the Municipality of Casalvecchio Siculo and the local parishes, the festival has a strong sense of identity. The evening traditionally begins with Holy Mass in the village church, reflecting the deep bond between faith, community, and popular traditions that characterizes these small villages in Ionian Sicily. For those seeking an authentic experience far from the main tourist trails, Rimiti offers the chance to discover the genuineness of country cooking and the hospitality of a town that tells its story through food and conviviality.