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Sagra del Fungo, delle Mele e delle Castagne dell'Etna

Pedara · Sicilia, Italy · Nov 20 – 22 🟡 Partially verified

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An autumn festival at the foot of Etna in Pedara celebrating the mushrooms, apples and chestnuts of the volcano. Stands serve traditional and creative recipes such as mushroom soups, apple tarts and roasted chestnuts with new wine, with markets, shows, live music, workshops and guided visits to the Etna area. The 2026 edition is listed for 20-22 November.

Mushroom soupsApple tartsRoasted chestnutsVino novello
DatesNov 20 – 22
Food FocusMushrooms, apples and chestnuts
Nearest airportCatania Fontanarossa (CTA)
GPS37.6388, 15.0521
Nearest provincial capitalCatania · ~27 km · approx 0.5h drive
Nearest region capitalPalermo · ~201 km · approx 3.7h drive
Typical weather in NovemberCool and wetter — 14-17°C, pack a jacket.
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