Saint Joseph Feast and Historical Fair

The 2025 edition upheld the tradition that links the patronal feast of Acquedolci to the ancient Historical Fair of May 14th. The livestock and general goods market enlivened the streets of the town, in the Nebrodi mountains in the province of Messina, kicking off the festivities in honor of Saint Joseph.

The patronal feast took place on Sunday, May 18, 2025. In the morning, children making their First Communion, dressed in white and carrying lilies, paraded toward the Mother Church accompanied by the marching band; in the afternoon, the procession of the saint's statue was held along the main town streets, lit by illuminations and crowded with stalls, until its return to the church.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 — Historical Fair

• Ancient livestock and general goods market through the town streets

Sunday, May 18, 2025 — Patronal Feast

• Morning — Procession of First Communion children toward the Mother Church, with the marching band
• Afternoon — Solemn procession of the Saint Joseph statue through the town streets, with illuminations and stalls, returning to the Mother Church