Sausage, Caliceddi and Wine Festival
Autumn flavors of Mount Etna in Ragalna, featuring sausage, caliceddi, and new wine
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date
This edition has not been confirmed by the organiser to date. We recommend checking before going.
About Sausage and Caliceddi Festival
A festival of taste on the slopes of Mount Etna
The Sausage, Caliceddi and Wine Festival takes place in Ragalna, a small town in the province of Catania nestled at an altitude of about 800 meters on the southwestern side of Mount Etna, within the Etna Park. It is one of the most beloved food and wine events of the Ragalna autumn: in Piazza Cisterna, a traditional peasant dish is celebrated, combining local sausage, caliceddi, and new wine.
Caliceddi, a unique vegetable of the Etna territory
The absolute stars are the caliceddi, wild greens that grow exclusively in the Etna region and are harvested in the fields during the autumn season. Sautéed and served as a side dish, they accompany the sausage in the festival's famous sandwich: a humble yet flavorful pairing, best enjoyed with a glass of local wine.
The tradition of Saint Martin
The event is rooted in the feast of Saint Martin, an 11th of November tradition linked to the new wine throughout Sicily. In Ragalna, sausage and caliceddi paired with new wine are a staple of this period, and the festival serves as a popular celebration of this heritage.
What you will find in the square
- Sandwich with sausage and caliceddi and a glass of local wine
- Traditional Sicilian autumn pastries
- Market featuring fruit and typical Etna products: cheeses, ricotta, olive oil, mushrooms, wild greens, wine, and honey
- Live music in the square and entertainment
- Local handicrafts
Part of the Autunno Ragalnese
The festival is one of the highlights of the Autunno Ragalnese series, which brings the town's Sundays to life every year between late October and early December with the Etna Markets, dedicated to the excellence of the territory. For visitors, it is an opportunity to discover the genuine flavors of the Etna mountains and the hospitality of an authentic Sicilian village at the foot of the volcano.
Sausage and Caliceddi Festival — edition 2026
The Sausage, Caliceddi and Wine Festival is expected to return to Ragalna in the autumn of 2026, as it does every year on a Sunday in November, as part of the Autunno Ragalnese series. At the moment, the organizers have not yet published the official dates and program for the 2026 edition: the event's website announces that the program will be released soon. The structure remains the usual one, with the sausage and caliceddi sandwich, local wine, markets featuring typical Etna products, and music in Piazza Cisterna.
Practical information — Sausage and Caliceddi Festival
How to get there
Ragalna can be reached by car from Catania (about 30 km) via the SP4 and the roads on the southwestern side of Mount Etna; the nearest airport is Catania-Fontanarossa. The festival takes place in Piazza Cisterna, in the town center.
Admission and costs
Free admission to the event. The sausage and caliceddi sandwich accompanied by a glass of local wine costs approximately 5 euros. Market products can be purchased directly from the producers.
Tips
We recommend dressing for the cool autumn climate at altitude (Ragalna is at about 800 m). The event is held on Sundays, generally starting in the morning.
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Where does it take place — Sausage and Caliceddi Festival
Piazza Cisterna
Piazza Cisterna, 95030 Ragalna