Festa della Noce

Between the striking Alcantara Gorges and the beauty of Taormina, Motta Camastra becomes the capital of the Sicilian walnut with its namesake festival. From September 27 to October 5, 2026, the historic center comes alive with aromas, flavors, and traditions rooted in centuries of rural culture. Medieval alleyways fill with stalls where local artisans and producers showcase the region's finest offerings: from walnut bread to the renowned pasta with walnut pesto, from sausage with walnuts to the delightfully sweet cuddureddi filled with honey and hazelnuts. Yet the Festa della Noce is far more than a simple gastronomic event—it is a complete immersion into Sicilian culture, where food becomes the language of tradition and identity. Alongside local delicacies—exceptional cheeses, artisanal cured meats, and crispy cuzzole fritters—folklore performances unfold, parades of hand-painted traditional Sicilian carts, exhibitions by flag-bearers and imperial drummers that bring past glories back to life. An experience that engages all the senses: taste through genuine products from the land, hearing with concerts by the local brass band, and sight enchanted by the colors and movements of Sicilian traditions. The Festa della Noce in Motta Camastra represents a unique opportunity to discover how a simple dried fruit contains within itself stories of people, ancient knowledge, and the resilience of a community that continues to preserve its roots.