Rodì Milici Ancient Land of Grain and Oil

A festival that tells the story of Rodì Milici

In the heart of the province of Messina, resting on the slopes of the Peloritani Mountains just a few kilometers from the Tyrrhenian coast, the village of Rodì Milici preserves a long agricultural tradition of grain, extra virgin olive oil, citrus fruits, and the famous Mamertino wine, already praised by Pliny the Elder as one of the most noble wines of antiquity. The "Rodì Milici Ancient Land of Grain and Oil" event was created to showcase this heritage, transforming the town center into a journey through taste and peasant memory.

The food and wine trail

The event takes place along Viale Martino, the village's main artery, which comes alive for the occasion with stalls, displays, and aromas. Visitors can stroll through:

• Stalls featuring local products, from extra virgin olive oil to grain, and from cheeses to traditional Sicilian sweets
• Tastings and local specialties, paired with regional wines
• A cooking show with "il Pastaio Matto" (the Mad Pasta Maker), a spectacular event dedicated to pasta and local cuisine

The thresher returns to life

The most iconic moment is the re-enactment titled "The thresher returns to life in Rodì Milici": a demonstration of traditional threshing using an antique threshing machine, bringing back the movements and rhythms of field work from days gone by. It is an opportunity for families and younger generations to rediscover the work of their grandparents, the effort, and the wisdom behind bread and grain, in an authentic and engaging atmosphere.

A village with a millennial past

Rodì Milici is a town with an ancient history: the territory preserves traces of the city of Longane and the Hellenistic era, as well as the Grand Priory of the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem in Milici. Experiencing this festival also means immersing oneself in a picturesque hilly landscape, among olive groves and vineyards, in an authentic corner of northeastern Sicily still untouched by mass tourism. The initiative is promoted by the Municipality of Rodì Milici as part of the calendar of events that brings the village to life during the summer months.