# Da Coffa a Visazza, folk in Castellana Sicula > Da Coffa a Visazza: Castellana Sicula's festival of folklore and farming tradition, two August evenings with a parade of folk groups and food tastings. - Page: https://www.lemadonie.it/en/events/da-coffa-a-visazza/ - Updated: 2026-10-19 - Other languages: [Italiano](https://www.lemadonie.it/eventi/da-coffa-a-visazza.md) · [Español](https://www.lemadonie.it/es/eventos/da-coffa-a-visazza.md) · [Français](https://www.lemadonie.it/fr/evenements/da-coffa-a-visazza-festival-folklore.md) · [Deutsch](https://www.lemadonie.it/de/veranstaltungen/da-coffa-a-visazza-folklorefestival.md) ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | 2026 edition | 11 – 12 August 2026 | | Where | Piazza San Francesco di Paola and Corso Mazzini, [Castellana Sicula](https://www.lemadonie.it/en/villages/castellana-sicula/) | | Category | Culture | | Recurrence | Every year, mid-August, two days | | Organiser | Gruppo folkloristico della Cordella | | Source | https://www.madoniepress.it/2026/08/10/castellana-sicula-torna-da-coffa-a-visazza-due-giorni-tra-folklore-tradizioni-e-degustazioni/ (checked on 2026-10-19) | ## Programme 31st edition. Tuesday 11 opening at 17:00 in Piazza San Francesco di Paola; Wednesday 12 parade of Sicilian and foreign folk groups along Corso Mazzini at 18:30 and evening show. Da Coffa a Visazza is the festival of folklore and farming tradition of [Castellana Sicula](https://www.lemadonie.it/en/villages/castellana-sicula/). It lasts two days in mid-August, between Piazza San Francesco di Paola and Corso Mazzini, with Sicilian and foreign folk groups, popular performances and food tastings. In 2026 the 31st edition took place on Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 August. It is organised by the Gruppo folkloristico della Cordella of Castellana Sicula. In nearby Petralia Sottana the same name refers to the ribbon dance of the [Ballo della Cordella](https://www.lemadonie.it/en/events/ballo-della-cordella-ribbon-dance-and-wedding-procession/), listed in the regional register of intangible heritage. ## The name: starting from the coffa The coffa is the basket of Sicilian farming tradition, woven from curina, the tender part of dwarf palm leaves. The festival's title recalls the objects and work of the fields, which are the theme of the two evenings. ## The programme: what it looked like in 2026 The two days have a simple structure: the first is devoted to performances, the second to the parade and the guest groups. These were the 2026 times, from the programme published by Madonie Press: | Day | Time | What | Where | |---|---|---|---| | Tuesday 11 August | 17:00 | opening of the event | Piazza San Francesco di Paola | | Tuesday 11 August | 19:00 | performance of the Serenata antica | Piazza San Francesco di Paola | | Tuesday 11 August | 21:30 | show by Teatro Ditirammu | Piazza San Francesco di Paola | | Wednesday 12 August | 18:30 | parade of Sicilian and international folk groups | Corso Mazzini | | Wednesday 12 August | 19:30 | presentation of the groups | Piazza San Francesco di Paola | | Wednesday 12 August | 22:00 | show by the Gruppo folkloristico della Cordella and the guest groups | Piazza San Francesco di Paola | | Wednesday 12 August | 23:45 | prize draw and close | Piazza San Francesco di Paola | The moment not to miss is the parade on the second day: the groups pass along Corso Mazzini and then present themselves in the square. ## Practical tips Castellana Sicula is about 96 km from Palermo (1 hour 20, via the A19) and about 68 km from Cefalù (one hour), according to our calculation on OpenStreetMap without traffic. For roads and motorway exits see the [guide to driving in the Madonie](https://www.lemadonie.it/en/roads/). The programme does not mention dedicated parking. For the night see [where to stay in Castellana Sicula](https://www.lemadonie.it/en/villages/castellana-sicula/where-to-stay/), or choose Petralia Sottana or Polizzi Generosa, a short drive away. Before you set off, check the [Castellana Sicula weather](https://www.lemadonie.it/en/weather/castellana-sicula/). In late July the village also hosts the [Festival del Gelato Madonita](https://www.lemadonie.it/en/events/festival-del-gelato-madonita/). Other folk music and dance festivals are on the [culture in the Madonie](https://www.lemadonie.it/en/events/culture/) page and the [Castellana Sicula events](https://www.lemadonie.it/en/villages/castellana-sicula/events/) page. ## Frequently asked questions ### When is Da Coffa a Visazza? The festival takes place in mid-August and lasts two days. In 2026 the 31st edition was held on Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 August in Castellana Sicula. The programme usually comes out a few days before in local news outlets such as Madonie Press. ### Who organises Da Coffa a Visazza? It is organised by the Gruppo folkloristico della Cordella of Castellana Sicula, which closes the second evening every year with its own show together with the guest groups. ### What happens during the festival? The first day opens in the afternoon in Piazza San Francesco di Paola, with performances of folk culture such as the Serenata antica and an evening show. On the second day Sicilian and foreign folk groups parade along Corso Mazzini and then dance in the square. There are food tastings on both days. ### What does coffa mean? The coffa is the Sicilian basket of farming tradition, woven from curina, the tender part of dwarf palm leaves. The festival's title recalls the objects and work of rural life, which is the theme of the event. ### How do you get to Castellana Sicula? From Palermo it is about 96 km (1 hour 20) via the A19, from Cefalù about 68 km (one hour), according to our calculation on OpenStreetMap without traffic. The programme does not mention dedicated parking; the parade takes up Corso Mazzini in the late afternoon of the second day. ## Sources - [Madonie Press, Da Coffa a Visazza 2026 (10 agosto 2026)](https://www.madoniepress.it/2026/08/10/castellana-sicula-torna-da-coffa-a-visazza-due-giorni-tra-folklore-tradizioni-e-degustazioni/) - [Balarm, l'antica tradizione delle coffe](https://www.balarm.it/news/magazine/estro-e-creativita-made-in-sicily-l-antica-tradizione-delle-coffe-diventa-un-brand-19187) --- Markdown version of the page https://www.lemadonie.it/en/events/da-coffa-a-visazza/, from Le Madonie (lemadonie.it), an independent guide to the Madonie. Facts with source and date of check.