Sagra du Cascavaddu – Caciocavallo Festival in Castel di Lucio
The traditional Sagra du Cascavaddu celebrates Castel di Lucio’s cheesemaking heritage, local flavours, folk music and the unique Murriti.
Riccardo Zingone 18/08/2026 0
Among Castel di Lucio’s community events with strong visitor appeal, the undisputed highlight is the Sagra du Cascavaddu, held every year on 17 August and now celebrating its 32nd edition.
The historic festival was created to introduce and promote Castel di Lucio’s signature product: caciocavallo cheese. The local area has always been closely connected with livestock farming and agriculture. By preserving traditional production techniques and using high-quality milk, local cheesemakers continue to produce excellent provola and caciocavallo cheeses.
This tradition finds its most distinctive artistic expression in the Murriti. Skilled cheesemakers shape fresh tuma curd into small figures—such as doves and horses—which were once children’s toys and are now sought-after examples of local food craftsmanship. They are a unique expression of a community that remains deeply connected to its roots.
During the festival, visitors can watch the various stages of milk processing and taste freshly made curd, tuma, ricotta and caciocavallo.
The programme also features the Engium Folk Group, performing traditional Sicilian songs and dances, followed by live music from the XXL Show Orchestra.
Images from a previous edition can be viewed below.
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A Sea for Everyone in Castel di Tusa
Following the success of last year’s event, “A Sea for Everyone” returns to Castel di Tusa for its second edition, scheduled for 30 July 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at the Approdo di Halaesa marina.
The event aims to remove physical barriers and promote access to the sea for people with disabilities. It was conceived and organised by Nehemia APS, chaired by Fabrizio Gandellini and Parisi Di Gangi, with Salvatore Cangelosi as vice-president. The initiative is supported by the Municipality of Tusa, with logistical and operational assistance from Approdo di Halaesa marina.
The project seeks to uphold the universal right to enjoy the sea, giving people with reduced mobility or other motor difficulties the opportunity to experience a day devoted to inclusion, socialising, sharing and discovering the distinctive qualities of the area.
Water-access equipment, qualified staff and volunteers will be available to provide safe assistance throughout the event. The day will also help raise public awareness of the importance of accessibility in public and natural spaces.
Thanks to the cooperation of the Madonie Nebrodi Slow short supply-chain project, participants will be able to share a dinner featuring local products, while also supporting businesses from the surrounding area.
To provide practical support for the organising association, volunteers—together with the Il Melograno Social Farm—will run a fundraising stand offering handmade items and local products. Proceeds will support future projects.
The programme will also include a moment of community and reflection during a Mass celebrated by Father Bernardo Ndim.
The Municipality of Tusa has confirmed its support for the initiative, recognising it as a positive example of solidarity and civic responsibility. “A Sea for Everyone” is more than a symbolic event: it is a practical step towards a fairer society in which no one is left behind.
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Summer Events Calendar 2026 in the Halaesa-Nebrodi Towns
Halaesa-Nebrodi welcomes visitors with a rich programme of events designed for different interests and ages.
Below you can browse the posters and programmes prepared by local associations and municipalities.
Enjoy summer 2026 in Halaesa-Nebrodi!
This calendar is continually updated as new events are announced.
Halaesa Nebrodi 23/06/2025
Castel di Lucio remembers its origins with Medievalia
The event, which will be held on June 29th in Castel di Lucio, is organized by the Cultural Associations BCsicilia and Il Filo di Arianna, as partners for the implementation of the "Attractiveness of Historic Villages" intervention. This initiative falls within the framework of cultural and social regeneration of small historic villages, and is funded under the PNRR by the European Union – NextGenerationEU. The overall intervention, which will simultaneously involve three municipalities, is called "COAST AND ALESINE VALLEYS: AN ITINERARY TO REDISCOVER THE VILLAGES OF CASTEL DI LUCIO, MOTTA D'AFFERMO, AND PETTINEO."
The event is configured as a medieval-themed day, structured in various entertainment phases. The program includes a historical re-enactment focused on the Ventimiglia era, with a costumed procession winding through the historic center of Castel di Lucio, culminating at the ruins of the Ventimigliano Castle.
Concurrently with the event, the traditional "Sagra de Favi Squadati" (Festival of Broad Beans), organized by Pro Loco Castel di Lucio, will take place, integrated into the medieval thematic context of the event.
Here is the program for MEDIEVALIA Historical Re-enactment JUNE 29, 2025 CASTEL DI LUCIO (ME)
5:00 PM - PIAZZA UMBERTO I
- Opening of the medieval village
- Archery camp
- Snake exhibition
- Birds of prey exhibition with flight demonstrations
- Entry of flag-wavers and musicians from the city of Caccamo, medieval musicians for the village by the Magma group.
- Exhibition of artisan works and display
6:00 PM - PIAZZA UMBERTO I
- Archery tournament
6:30 PM - VIA GARIBALDI
- Start of the parade with the historical procession of the Ventimiglia, flag-wavers, archers, and musicians, passing through Porta della Terra
VIA ROMA
- Medieval fire show
CASTLE SQUARE
- Flag-wavers show
- Historical Re-enactment
8:30 PM - VIA DANTE
- "Favi Squadati" tasting by Pro Loco
9:30 PM - CASTLE SQUARE
- Medieval juggling by the Magma group