July 24, 2026 – July 26, 2026 · Maletto (CT)
The 39th Sagra della Fragola celebrates the authentic flavors and local excellence of Maletto with three days of shows, parades, folk groups, tastings, and entertainment for all ages. Don't miss the grand concert featuring Nostalgia 90 and delicious local specialties like the unique Maletto strawberry, 'riso fragoloso' (strawberry risotto), and delightful strawberry cake.
Indulge in the festival's signature dishes, including a delightful strawberry cake, traditional 'maccheronata' pasta, the unique 'riso fragoloso' (strawberry risotto), and of course, the star of the show: fresh Maletto strawberries, a local delicacy.
📅 **FRIDAY, JULY 24** 5:00 PM 🏃 'Trofeo della Fragola' Running Race – Through the town streets 8:30 PM 🎭 Festival Inauguration with musical band parade and 'Professional Dance' school – Santa Croce and Via Umberto 9:15 PM 💃 'Professional Dance' Show – Piazza XXIV Maggio 📅 **SATURDAY, JULY 25** 10:00 AM 🎺 Stands Open with 'V. Bellini di Maletto' Musical Band – Through the town streets 12:00 PM 🎭 'Figli dell'Etna' Itinerant Folk Group – Town streets and Piazza XXIV Maggio 12:30 PM 🍝 48th Edition of the Maccheronata – Piazza XXIV Maggio 6:00 PM 🎵 Moonlight Caffè: Live Music – Piazza Don Bosco 6:00 PM 🎸 Trio Mommo: Accordion, Keyboard, and Voice – Via Castello 6:00 PM 🎵 'Mizzica Mizzica' – Sicily Folk Band 7:00 PM 🎭 Musicians and Flag-wavers of Canicattini – Through the town streets 9:00 PM 🎤 Concert with Nostalgia 90 – Piazza XXIV Maggio 📅 **SUNDAY, JULY 26** 10:00 AM 🎪 Stands Open – Piazza XXIV Maggio 12:30 PM 🍓 Free Tasting of Riso Fragoloso – Piazza XXIV Maggio 5:00 PM 🎭 'I Cariddi' Folk Group and Randazzo Majorettes Group – Via Umberto and Piazza XXIV Maggio 6:00 PM 🎹 Andrea Grammatico (Voice and Piano) – Via Biondi 7:00 PM 🍰 Strawberry Cake Tasting – Piazza XXIV Maggio 7:30 PM 🎵 Italian Music with Simon & The Vibes – Piazza XXIV Maggio 10:00 PM 🎶 DJ Set – Piazza XXIV Maggio