Water Festival and Loquat Festival

The 2025 edition of the Water Festival and Loquat Festival took place in June in Altofonte, in the Province of Palermo, confirming the format that links the spring water to the local loquat.

In Piazza Falcone e Borsellino, the heart of the town, visitors were able to follow guided tours along the fountains and the ancient mill, discovering the water heritage that gave the town its name. The Loquat Festival showcased the village's signature fruit, grown thanks to the pure local water, accompanied by products from local farms: cheeses, cured meats, homemade pasta, olive oil, and wines. There was no shortage of cooking shows and folk music entertainment, in a day designed to reveal the most authentic soul of Altofonte and the small communities of the Palermo mountains.

A one-day event in Piazza Falcone e Borsellino, featuring guided tours, tastings, and performances:

• The Water Paths — guided tours among springs, historic fountains, and the ancient mill, with storytelling of traditional Sicilian cunti and canti
• Free food and wine tastings with local products: cheeses, cured meats, homemade pasta, olive oil, and wines
• Loquat Festival — exhibition and tasting of the territory's signature fruit
• Cooking shows by local chefs and producers
• Musical entertainment with Sicilian folk groups

The detailed program and schedule were announced by the Municipality of Altofonte and the IoComproSiciliano community in the weeks leading up to the event.