The Pistacchio Festival from October 17 to 19, 2025, in Bronte, the renowned capital of pistachios in Catania. This festival celebrates the DOP-protected pistachio, known for its exceptional quality. The pistachio is a gastronomic jewel of Bronte; its nuts are widely regarded as some of the best in the world and are protected by a DOP designation. The festival was dedicated entirely to this fruit and its numerous culinary applications. Visitors enjoyed a variety of dishes, including ice cream, cakes, pasta, arancini, and pastries, while discovering many other recipes that showcased this legacy from the Arabic domination of Sicily.