Sicilia · Harvest
Sagra dell'Arancia Rossa di Francofonte
Francofonte · Sicilia, Italy · Feb 28 – Mar 1
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The 16th red orange festival of Francofonte, the 'city of citrus' in the province of Syracuse. The historic centre hosts food and wine stands with citrus products such as marmalade, candied fruit and traditional sweets, together with music and folk shows, parades of Sicilian horse-drawn carts, vintage car and motorbike gatherings and craft exhibitions. The 2027 edition is listed for 28 February-1 March, starting on the last day of the winter window.
Orange marmaladeCandied fruitCitrus saladsTraditional sweets
DatesFeb 28 – Mar 1
Edition16th
Food FocusRed orange
Nearest airportCatania Fontanarossa (CTA)
GPS37.2269, 14.8661
Nearest provincial capitalCatania · ~35 km · approx 0.6h drive
Nearest region capitalPalermo · ~210 km · approx 3.8h drive
Typical weather in FebruaryCold and often rainy — daytime highs around 12°C, evenings chilly.
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