October 10, 2026 · Santa Margherita di Belice
Experience the 25th edition of the FICO DINDIA Fest in Santa Margherita di Belice, celebrating the prickly pear with the slogan 'Where even the thorns have flavor.' The festival offers a rich program including the opening of food stands, a live painting competition, concerts by I Viddaneddi and FIVE DROPS Band, a special dinner featuring prickly pear dishes, and opportunities to visit the Gattopardo and Memoria Museums, along with a photographic exhibition.
Indulge in a unique culinary experience with a special menu entirely dedicated to the prickly pear, featuring traditional dishes and local specialties that highlight the versatility and delicious taste of this iconic fruit.
📅 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026 🎪 10:00 AM - Festival inauguration and opening of stands to the public (Piazza Matteotti) 🎨 4:00 PM - Live Painting Competition on the theme 'The Landscape,' organized by Aggregazione Atlantide (Cortile Palazzo Filangeri) 🎵 7:30 PM - Concert by I Viddaneddi (Piazza Matteotti) 🍽️ 8:30 PM - DINNER with a prickly pear-based menu – TICKET required (Piazza Matteotti) 🎵 9:30 PM - FIVE DROPS Band - Musical Performance (Arco Palazzata Settecentesca Piazza Matteotti) 🖼️ 9:30 AM-1:00 PM and 3:30 PM-9:30 PM - Visits to the Museo del Gattopardo and Museo della Memoria 📸 Photographic Exhibition 'Il Gattopardo' by Nicola Scafidi (Museo della Memoria)