The event is rooted in the legend of Beatrice, the young lady of the castle whose beauty and fate intertwine love, loyalty, and intrigue during the time of the Sicilian Vespers.
During the days of the festival, the streets fill with historical parades, ladies and knights, drummers, musicians, and flag throwers, recreating the atmosphere of bygone times. Theatrical performances and folk reenactments revive the story of the Lady of the Castle and her fortress. At the foot of the castle, on an open-air stage, the story of the Beautiful Lady of the Castle is performed - a play in dialect written by Lillo Montebello, set to music by his brother Totò Montebello and Pierangelo Carvello, based on the chronicle of Nicolò Speciale and later romanticized by Mezzabotta.
This show, which combines popular theatre, music, and tradition, is the beating heart of the event and involves the entire community.