Village Festival: The First Edition in Calatabiano

For one evening, the heart of Calatabiano will be transformed into a large open-air restaurant: on Monday 24 August , from 7:30 pm , the medieval village will be the stage for the first edition of "Festà in Borgo" , a widespread food and wine festival destined to mark a historic moment for the town.

An ambitious project, conceived by Luca Miuccio and his wife Federica D'Arrò , born with a specific goal: to bring an unprecedented event to Calatabiano, capable of showcasing its cultural heritage, gastronomic excellence, and the extraordinary beauty of its historic center. The August 24th edition will be the first of a format designed to become a fixture of the Sicilian summer.

Accompanying Miuccio on this journey, some of the most esteemed figures in Sicilian cuisine will cook side by side along the village streets. This unique occasion will bring together Massimo Mantarro , Luca Miuccio , Antonino Puglisi , Giuseppe Bonaccorso , Mirko Pappalardo , and Pasquale Caliri , six leading figures in regional gastronomy who will lend their talents to a project created exclusively to celebrate Calatabiano. An even stronger symbolic value is represented by the presence of three chefs originally from Calatabiano —Massimo Mantarro, Luca Miuccio, and Antonino Puglisi—who have chosen to return to their hometown to contribute to the creation of an event destined to become a landmark for the area.

Their creations will be accompanied by desserts by Messina pastry chefs Lillo Freni and Alessio Messina Paranta , leavened pastries by master pastry chef Francesco Arena , along with a selection of cured meats, cheeses, extra virgin olive oil, bread, meats, and other local delicacies. The experience will be rounded out with wines from participating wineries, AIS service, and an exclusive cocktail created by bartender Marco Patanè , as well as soft drinks and water.

The event will be completely free of charge , a decision strongly supported by the organizers to allow everyone to experience this great celebration of taste. A contribution will be requested only for the official tasting glass, distributed by the Il Faro – Famiglie oltre la disabili (Families Beyond Disability) Association , to which all proceeds will be donated. Founded in 2020, the association now supports more than 70 families with children and young people with various disabilities, offering concrete support, promoting inclusion, and building a community network capable of supporting families on their journey. The decision to donate the proceeds from the glasses to the association also gives the event an important social value.

" Festa in Borgo is not just a food festival – explains Luca Miuccio – It is a project to enhance the area that brings together chefs, producers, and artisans with the common goal of telling the story of Calatabiano through its excellence and creating an event destined to grow over the years. An event that aims to make the village known to an ever-wider audience and to transform it, at least for one night, into one of the Sicilian capitals of taste ."

The gastronomic journey will unfold through the charming streets of the historic center. Every corner of the village will offer a different experience, including tastings, picturesque views, and live music: violinists, pianists, and other musicians will accompany the audience with performances, transforming the entire town into a stage under the stars.