Villanova sull’Arda celebrates the
Festa dei Ciliegi in Fiore (Cherry Blossom Festival)
A traditional event that every year attracts hundreds of people from all over Italy. In the lands beloved by Giuseppe Verdi, who chose to live here and dedicate himself to rural life during his stays in Sant’Agata, the trees that produce the most renowned cherries in the Piacenza area grow.
2026 Programme
Food stalls open
When: Saturday 28 March, 7 pm
Ballroom dancing with the Manuel Show
When: Saturday 28 March, 9 pm
Spring market
When: Sunday 29 March, from 9 am
Food stalls open
When: Sunday 29 March, from 12 noon
Walk amongst the cherry trees
When: Sunday 29 March, from 2 pm
Departure from the Pro Loco Villanova stand. Stop in the hamlet of Soarza with refreshments and music by “Claudio e Alessandro”
Torta fritta
When: Sunday 29 March, 5 pm
Food stalls open
When: Sunday 29 March, from 7 pm
Picnic amongst the cherry blossoms
When: Monday 6 April, 11 am–12 pm
Where: starting from the Pro Loco stand
Picnic baskets will be handed out at the Pro Loco stand (book by calling 338 661 7220) before setting off on the walk to the orchard. Followed by a stop for lunch with entertainment.
Bicycle Ride
When: Sunday 12 April, 11.00 am
Where: meet at the parish church
Bicycle ride with a picnic at the Isola Giarola and Lancone nature park; a stop amongst the cherry blossoms, a guided tour of the park, and a return trip with a stop at the ‘Mostramercatofiori, fruttiecontorni’ at the Pizzavacca farmstead, featuring food stalls and music.
SHOOTING IN BLOOM
If you have taken photos during the day, please send them to the email: proloco1950villanovasullarda@gmail.com (max. 4 per person). The best 10 will be awarded prizes and exhibited at the Cherry Festival on 2nd June.