Sicani Wild Asparagus Festival
Three days of flavor, culture, and nature in the heart of the Sicani Mountains
About Sicani Asparagus Festival
A festival dedicated to the wild asparagus of the Sicani
The Sicani Wild Asparagus Festival is one of the most anticipated food and wine events of the spring in the province of Agrigento. It takes place in Sant'Angelo Muxaro, a small village of just over a thousand inhabitants perched in the Sicani Mountains, celebrating a wild product that grows in the surrounding countryside: wild asparagus, known for its intense, slightly bitter flavor and its role as a staple of local peasant cuisine.
Flavor and tradition in Piazza Umberto I
The heart of the event is Piazza Umberto I, where food stalls and markets featuring local crafts and products are set up. Over the three days, the program features show cooking, guided tastings, cooking workshops, and samplings that highlight wild asparagus in numerous recipes: from frittatas and pasta dishes to creative reinterpretations by local chefs. Visitors can also explore stalls from local Sicani producers, offering traditional cheeses, olive oil, wine, and sweets.
Nature, sport, and archaeology
The festival is more than just gastronomy: the program offers nature excursions to discover wild herbs, guided walks, e-bike tours, and outdoor activities in the Platani River valley, organized by local associations such as Val di Kam and Sicani Outdoor. A major draw is the visit to the famous necropolis and the so-called Prince's Tomb, which make Sant'Angelo Muxaro a site of extraordinary archaeological value, alongside guided tours of the village led by local youth.
Culture and music
Alongside the stalls, there are conferences on agro-ecological transition, book presentations, art exhibitions, and musical entertainment with local bands and artists. Evenings conclude with concerts that bring the square to life, creating a popular festive atmosphere that draws residents and visitors from all over Sicily.
A Sicani village to discover
Organized by the Municipality of Sant'Angelo Muxaro in collaboration with the Val di Kam association and local stakeholders, the event is free to attend and offers the perfect opportunity to explore the Agrigento hinterland, far from the beaten tourist paths. With its authentic flavors, Sicani Mountain landscapes, and archaeological treasures, the Sicani Wild Asparagus Festival showcases a small village in the province of Agrigento and the rural identity of inland Sicily.
Sicani Asparagus Festival — edition 2026
The 3rd Sicani Wild Asparagus Festival was held from April 10 to 12, 2026, in Sant'Angelo Muxaro, in Piazza Umberto I, with free admission.
On Friday, April 10, the festival opened in the afternoon with the craft and local products market, the official inauguration, the opening of food stalls, an art exhibition by Salvatore Franciamore, and musical entertainment by Claudio Calandretti.
On Saturday, April 11, the program featured nature walks to discover wild herbs, a conference on agro-ecological transition, e-bike excursions, food stalls with street entertainment, book presentations, and the inauguration of the 'Ponti della Memoria' monument.
On Sunday, April 12, nature walks and tours with the village's young guides returned, along with a workshop on healthy eating, food stalls with the Simone Medea Band, book presentations, a wine tasting by AIS Agrigento, and, in closing, a candlelight concert at the Prince's Tomb.
Programme Sicani Asparagus Festival 2026
Friday, April 10
- 17:30 — Opening of the craft and local products market
- 19:00 — Official inauguration and opening of food stalls
- 19:15 — Art exhibition by Salvatore Franciamore
- 19:30 — Musical entertainment with Claudio Calandretti
Saturday, April 11
- 9:30 — Nature walk and wild herb identification
- 10:30 — Conference on agro-ecological transition; e-bike excursions
- 12:00 — Opening of food stalls with street entertainment
- Afternoon — Inauguration of the 'Ponti della Memoria' monument and book presentations
Sunday, April 12
- 9:30 — Nature walk and village tours with young guides
- 10:30 — E-bike excursions and healthy eating workshop
- 12:00 — Food stalls with the Simone Medea Band
- Afternoon — Book presentations; 18:30 AIS Agrigento wine tasting
- 19:00 — Candlelight concert at the Prince's Tomb
Highlights Sicani Asparagus Festival 2026
- Show cooking and guided tastings featuring wild asparagus
- Nature excursions, e-bike tours, and archaeological visits in the Sicani Mountains
- Candlelight concert at the Prince's Tomb
- Wine tasting hosted by AIS Agrigento
Prices Sicani Asparagus Festival 2026
Practical information — Sicani Asparagus Festival
Getting there
Sant'Angelo Muxaro can be reached by car from Agrigento in about 30 minutes, via the provincial roads of the Sicani Mountains. The nearest airport is Palermo Falcone-Borsellino. A shuttle service is available during the festival.
Admission and hours
Admission to the event is free. Food stalls are generally open from Friday evening and at lunchtime on Saturday and Sunday. The museum and archaeological sites have extended opening hours during the event.
Contacts
Information: Municipality of Sant'Angelo Muxaro, tel. +39 0922 919506. For trekking and excursions, a dedicated contact number for local associations is available.
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Where does it take place — Sicani Asparagus Festival
Piazza Umberto I
Piazza Umberto I, 92020 Sant'Angelo Muxaro