Cherry Festival in Sant'Alfio
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The Cherry Festival in Sant'Alfio celebrates the DOP Cherry of Etna, also known as the "Jewel Cherry of Etna".
During the festival, numerous stands are set up where you can taste the delicious Etna cherry together with other typical local products. Numerous events are also organised: the infiorata between flowers and fruit of Sant'Alfio, musical and folk performances, and the big cherry cake is prepared and offered.
Dates and Scheduling
7 Jul 2024
10:00 Opening of the “DOP Etna Cherry” Market
with display of typical local products and crafts.
10:30 Start of the Guided Tour with a visit to the Infiorata, the Mother Church, the Museum of Vine, Wine and Rural Civilization, the Battiato House and the Amelia Casablanca Palace.
InfoPoint Pro Loco Sant'Alfio
10:45 Car rally of historic cars.
Via Marconi
12:00 Tasting of Etna PDO Cherry Risotto
organized by the IPSSEOA “Giovanni Falcone” Institute of Giarre.
Atrio Comunale
18:00 Performance by the Folkloric Group “The 3 Chestnuts of Etna” and parade along the streets of the historic centre.
19:00 Performance of the “City of Randazzo Flag-Waving Group”.
Piazza Duomo
19:30 Opening of food stands by local restaurants.
Via Marconi
20:00 Tasting of Etna DOP Cherry Risotto organized by the IPSSEOA “Giovanni Falcone” Institute of Giarre.
Atrio Comunale
20:30 Fire show “The Second Element” curated by Marco Ape.
Piazza Duomo
21:15 Awards ceremony for the 1st Edition of the “Cherry Charm” Competition: The Cillegia Flavored Sweets Challenge and the 1st “Cherry Soccer” Tournament.
Piazza Duomo
21:30 Music show by the “ArmonicaMENTE” Live Music Band.
Piazza Duomo
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