August 4, 2026 – August 10, 2026 · Calamonaci (AG)
Calamonaci celebrates the Festa di San Vincenzo Ferreri with a rich program of religious and civil events. The festivities include processions, solemn masses, breathtaking fireworks displays, and musical entertainment with bands and DJ sets. It's a wonderful opportunity to experience tradition and devotion in a festive atmosphere.
The Festa di San Vincenzo Ferreri offers several days of celebration. On Tuesday, August 4th, the festivities kick off with a Rosary at 8:30 PM, followed by the official opening, the lighting of the lamp, a solemn Holy Mass with civil and military authorities, and a procession with the Ex-Ossibus relic of San Vincenzo to the 'Canale'. Friday, August 7th, features the 'Sicania' Ribera drum group at 4:30 PM, followed by the Committee and the 'città di Calamonaci' musical band collecting offerings through the town. A Holy Mass is held at 9:00 PM, and from 10:30 PM to 2:00 AM, enjoy 'Rigattiate' fireworks displays in honor of San Giovanni Battista (by FireSud di A. Pappalardo and FA.SI.MA dei F.lli Spina) and San Michele Arcangelo (by Pirolandia di Giuseppe La Rosa and La pirotecnica di Carmine Ruocco). Saturday, August 8th, starts with the 'Alborata' at 8:00 AM, followed by the 'Sicania' Ribera drum group at 8:30 AM and the Committee with the musical band collecting offerings. The 'Sicania' drum group returns at 5:00 PM, followed by the Committee with the band and a parade of mini-shrines with awards at 5:30 PM. A Holy Mass is at 7:00 PM, and Solemn Vespers in honor of San Vincenzo Ferreri at 8:30 PM. From 9:30 PM to midnight, enjoy a performance by 'The Doubles' followed by a 'Folk and Dance Remix Tarantella show' in Piazza San Vincenzo Ferreri. Sunday, August 9th, begins with the 'Alborata' at 8:00 AM, the 'Sicania' Ribera drum group at 8:30 AM, and a Holy Mass at 9:00 AM. The Committee with the musical band collects offerings. A Solemn Holy Mass in honor of San Vincenzo Ferreri is held at 12:30 PM. The 'Sicania' drum group returns at 5:00 PM, followed by the Musical Band and Committee collecting offerings. Another Solemn Holy Mass in honor of San Vincenzo Ferreri is at 7:00 PM. From 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM, witness the Procession of the Simulacro di San Vincenzo Ferreri through the town streets. Upon the procession's return at 11:30 PM, there will be a scenic colored paper show by Balloon Art Events di Giuseppe Rosto and a fireworks display by F.lli Trebbia di Militello in Val di Catania (CT). From 11:30 PM to 4:00 AM, more 'Rigattiate' fireworks in honor of San Giovanni Battista (by Pirotecnica Iblea di L. Massari) and San Michele Arcangelo (by Russo eventi di G. Russo), concluding with a grand finale by Pirolandia di G. La Rosa (SM group) and FA.SI.MA. dei F.lli Spina (SG group). Monday, August 10th, marks the closing of the festivities with a Thanksgiving Holy Mass at 8:00 PM. At 9:00 PM, there's a gathering of vintage cars by 'Sciacca Motori Vintage Club', followed by a performance from 'Scuola di Ballo Clarissa Puleo' at 9:30 PM. From 10:30 PM to 2:00 AM, enjoy a live performance with a DJ set.