On Saturday, October 25, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM, Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi will host the Festa della Mela Limoncella (Limoncella Apple Festival), a beloved annual event dedicated to one of the most traditional products of the Sorrento Peninsula.
The festival will take place at the Urban Park in Via Reola and is promoted by the Municipality of Massa Lubrense in collaboration with Slow Food Costiera Sorrentina e Capri. The goal is to celebrate and protect the Limoncella apple, a local variety known for its intense aroma and crisp, juicy flesh, a true symbol of the area’s agricultural heritage.
Limoncella Apple Festival 2025: Complete program
The event will open with welcoming remarks from Giovanna Staiano, acting Mayor of Massa Lubrense.
This will be followed by speeches from:
- Luisa Miniero, representative of the Slow Food Presidium for the Sorrento walnut,
- Domenico De Gregorio, promoter of the Limoncella apple community,
- Pierluigi D’Apuzzo, President of Slow Food Costiera Sorrentina – Capri.
Their interventions will highlight the importance of preserving and promoting local agricultural excellence, with a special focus on the Limoncella apple.
Tastings and activities for the public
Throughout the day, visitors will be able to participate in interactive games and environmental education workshops led by Silvana Boschi and the Slow Food team.
The program also includes the free distribution of aromatic and medicinal plants, kindly offered by the Regional Nurseries, underlining the festival’s commitment to sustainability and biodiversity.
At the end of the event, there will be sweet and savory tastings prepared by Roxy Bar and Panificio Briciole di Sapori, with special recipes created exclusively for the festival using the Limoncella apple as the main ingredient.
A Celebration of Tradition and Sustainability
The Festa della Mela Limoncella is much more than a food event. It is a celebration of local identity, aimed at promoting traditional crops and supporting sustainable farming practices. This festival also brings together residents, producers, and visitors, strengthening the bond between community, environment, and culture.
FAQ
When does the Festa della Mela Limoncella 2025 take place?
On Saturday, October 25, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM.
Where is the festival held?
At the Urban Park in Via Reola, Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi, Massa Lubrense (Sorrento Coast, Italy).
Is the entrance free?
Yes, the event is free and open to everyone.
What activities are planned?
Speeches, Slow Food workshops, plant giveaways, and sweet and savory tastings inspired by the Limoncella apple.
Who organizes the festival?
The Municipality of Massa Lubrense in collaboration with Slow Food Costiera Sorrentina e Capri.
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