Bagheria is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors to the seventh edition of the Sfincione Fest, the food festival dedicated to sfincione, a typical Sicilian product with a centuries-old history. The event, organized by Catanzaro & Partners with the patronage of the Municipality of Bagheria, is scheduled for November 20-23, 2025.
This year, the event will once again feature well-known faces from the entertainment world to guide the audience through this celebration of flavor. Among the already well-known names are journalist and television host Nadia La Malfa, who will lead the audience with her enthusiasm, charm, and professionalism. Barbara Politi, a journalist and television host with experience at Gambero Rosso TV and Rai, will accompany the event with her energy and professionalism. Gianni Marino, a beloved face of MasterChef 14, will be among this year’s special guests, ready to engage and entertain the Bagheria audience.
The Sfincione Fest is more than just a gastronomic showcase; it’s an event that celebrates the identity and history of our community. Through sfincione, a symbolic product of our tradition, we are able to tap into the experiential and cultural tourism that Bagheria aims to promote. We are thrilled to welcome our guests and industry professionals, confirming the Administration’s commitment to promoting our excellence and making Bagheria an increasingly attractive destination.

TRAFFIC AND PARKING GUIDE (NOVEMBER 20-23, 2025)
To ensure a pleasant experience for all visitors and to facilitate parking and transportation, the municipal administration provides the following useful information for reaching the historic center (Corso Umberto I), where the event will take place, and where to park.

How to get to Bagheria:
By car: We recommend avoiding the town center and parking in the areas indicated below.
By bus: Several bus lines connect Bagheria with Palermo and surrounding towns. For information on schedules and stops, consult the public transport company AST.
By train: Bagheria train station is well connected to the main Sicilian cities. From the station, the historic center is just over a kilometer and a half away on foot.

Recommended parking (to avoid congestion):
Considering the large number of visitors expected, everyone is encouraged to use the parking areas indicated below:
Campers:
Piazza Doglio
Other campers can park in the parking area in front of Bagheria Station.

Tourist buses:
Passenger drop-off: Via Papa Giovanni XXIII, Caravella area (in front of the municipal stadium). From here, the event venues are approximately 150 meters away.
Coach parking: Via Catullo and Via Maresciallo Antonino Aiello (formerly Via Parisi) in front of The Bagh shopping centre.

Car:
Via Mattarella (where two parking areas are provided).
Plaza in front of the E. Loi school (where a parking area is provided).
Via Falcone Morvillo.
Piazza Stazione and the station parking area.
Via Paolo Borsellino and Via Basile.
Piazzale and Via Santa Marina.
or in the parking lot near the new supermarket on Via Satn’Ignazio di Loyola.

How to reach the Sfincione Fest area:
From the indicated parking areas, the Sfincione Fest area, located on Corso Umberto I, can be easily reached with a walk of about a kilometer and a half.