Artichoke Festival in Ramacca (Catania)

5-7 and 12-14 April 2024. Two weekends dedicated to the area’s traditional artichoke.

From April 5th to 7th and from 12th to 14th, 2024  in Ramacca, province of Catania, is taking place the Artichoke Festival, one of the most important events connected to Sicilian food.

The Artichoke Festival, reaching this year its 32nd edition, is dedicated to the violet artichoke, also called “Violetto Ramacchese”, which has been harvested for centuries in the countryside around Ramacca.

The event takes place in the historical center of Ramacca.
Visitors can taste artichoke-based dishes, enjoy live concerts, attend workshops, go on guided tours or excursions along the naturalistic path of the Crystals of Gesso…

What is the origin of Ramacca name?
Ramacca name’s origins are probably Arabic: the name could come from Rammuallah (ground or Allah’s garden) or Ramaq (observatory), or even Rammak (mares’ guardian).

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