Sicilian Fresh Pasta Festival

A journey through Sicilian fresh pasta

The Sicilian Fresh Pasta Festival is the premier summer food and wine event in Alcamo, a town in the province of Trapani overlooking the Gulf of Castellammare. Established in 2018, the event has grown in popularity over the years, turning the historic center into a culinary trail that celebrates one of the most beloved staples of Sicilian cuisine: handmade fresh pasta.

The star specialties

The heart of the festival lies in its tastings. Along the streets and squares of the center, stalls offer the great classics of regional tradition, prepared and seasoned according to local recipes:

• Maccarruna alcamesi, the city's signature pasta shape, in all its variations
• Busiate trapanesi, hand-rolled around a thin rod and served with traditional Trapani-style pesto
• Casarecce palermitane and maccaroncini
• Fresh tagliatelle
• Couscous, a legacy of the island's Mediterranean influences

Alongside the pasta, you will find stalls featuring local products, extra virgin olive oil, and local handicrafts, creating a path that showcases the entire agri-food supply chain of the Trapani area.

Cooking shows, music, and atmosphere

The festival is about more than just taste: the format combines cooking shows featuring local chefs, performances, and live music that keep the squares buzzing until late at night. The free evening events attract families, young people, and tourists alike, turning Alcamo's historic center into a large, convivial open-air lounge.

Alcamo and its tradition

Nestled between the sea and the vineyard-covered hills of the Bianco d'Alcamo DOC, Alcamo offers the perfect backdrop for an event that weaves together gastronomy, identity, and hospitality. The event is organized by the Municipality of Alcamo in collaboration with the STS association of Castellammare del Golfo and has become one of the most anticipated summer highlights in western Sicily.