Sagre del Solleone Festivals in Torre Archirafi
Summer gastronomic festivals in the seaside village of Torre Archirafi
About Sagre del Solleone
Sagre del Solleone, the gastronomic summer of Torre Archirafi
The Sagre del Solleone represent one of the most cherished summer traditions in Torre Archirafi, a charming seaside hamlet in the municipality of Riposto, along the Ionian coast of the province of Catania, in Sicily. The name evokes the "solleone" period, the hottest days of summer, when the village comes alive every weekend with the aromas and flavors of local traditional cuisine.
A different festival for every occasion
The uniqueness of this series is that each evening is dedicated to a different dish from the Sicilian gastronomic tradition. It starts with the Macaroni Festival, followed by the Fried Fish Cone Festival (cuoppo), the Sausage Festival, the Swordfish Festival, and the meatball festival. The stands are set up in Piazza Scarcella, the village's open-air living room, where residents and visitors gather around tables to enjoy the specialties prepared by volunteers.
Religious and community heart
The festivals are organized by the Maria SS. del Rosario Festival Committee, linked to the village parish: the proceeds from the evenings help support community activities and the celebrations in honor of the patron saint. It is a typical formula for Sicilian towns, where the gastronomic festival and the devotional dimension have been intertwined for generations, creating a deep bond between faith, identity, and hospitality.
Seaside atmosphere under the stars
The events generally kick off at 8:00 PM and continue throughout the evening, often accompanied by live music and, on some summer dates, fireworks over the sea. Torre Archirafi, with its characteristic mineral water springs, lava cliffs, and small harbor, offers an authentic and intimate setting, far from mass tourism, where you can experience the Ionian summer in its most genuine and popular form.
An event for everyone
- Specialties of Sicilian sea and land cuisine
- Weekly appointments from June to the end of July
- Set in the historic center of the seaside village
- Convivial event, suitable for families
- Authentic flavors at popular prices
Sagre del Solleone — edition 2026
Sagre del Solleone 2026
The 2026 edition of the gastronomic series in Torre Archirafi (Riposto, CT) opens on June 20 with the Macaroni Festival and is divided into several weekly appointments in Piazza Scarcella. Announced dates include the Fried Fish Cone Festival on July 4, the Sausage Festival on July 18, and a new Fried Fish Cone Festival on July 25, with the calendar extending until the end of July.
Each evening, organized by the Maria SS. del Rosario Festival Committee, offers a different specialty of the Sicilian tradition, to be enjoyed at the stands starting from 8:00 PM. The event confirms its proven formula: conviviality, authentic flavors, and the atmosphere of the seaside village during the hottest summer nights.
Programme Sagre del Solleone 2026
Calendar of events announced for summer 2026 in Piazza Scarcella, Torre Archirafi:
- June 20 — Macaroni Festival
- July 4 — Fried Fish Cone Festival
- July 18 — Sausage Festival
- July 25 — Fried Fish Cone Festival
Evenings generally start at 8:00 PM. The calendar may be enriched with further appointments during the summer.
Highlights Sagre del Solleone 2026
Prices Sagre del Solleone 2026
Practical information — Sagre del Solleone
How to get there
Torre Archirafi is a coastal hamlet of Riposto (CT), on the Ionian coast. By car, it can be reached via the A18 Messina-Catania motorway, taking the Giarre-Riposto exit and continuing towards the coast. By train, the reference station is Giarre-Riposto, on the Messina-Catania line, a few kilometers from the village.
Hours
The festivals generally start at 8:00 PM and continue throughout the evening.
Prices
Tastings are available at popular prices, to be purchased directly at the stands. Admission to the event is free.
Tips
We recommend arriving early on peak evenings (such as Ferragosto) to find a seat. The village has some accommodation facilities and bed and breakfasts for those who wish to stay and discover the Ionian coast.
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Where does it take place — Sagre del Solleone
Piazza Scarcella, Torre Archirafi
Piazza Scarcella, 95018 Riposto