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.
PROGRAMME
Opening of food stands with TYPICAL SPECIALTIES
When: Sunday 26 March 2023, from 12 noon
Visit to the orchard
When: Sunday 26 March 2023, 2.30 p.m.
Torta Fritta
When: Sunday, 26 March 2023, 5 p.m.
Traditional food, a sort of fried pizza’s pasta, to eat with salumi(cold cuts)
Ballroom dancing with MANUEL
When: Sunday, 26. March 2023, 2-5 p.m.
“SPRING MARKET” – Stand Pro Loco Villanova
When: Sunday, 2 April 2023, 9 a.m.
Food stands with TYPICAL SPECIALTIES
When: Sunday, 2 April 2023, 12 noon
FREE WALK AMONG THE CHERRY BLOSSOM TREES
When: Sunday, 2 April 2023, 2.30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: departure from the Pro Loco Villanova’s Stand
Route from Villanova to Soarza. Stop in the hamlet of Soarza with refreshment point and music by “Claudio e Alessandro”.
WALK WITH EXPERTS FROM THE PIACENZA NATURAL SCIENCE SOCIETY
When: Sunday 2 April 2023, 2.30 p.m.
Where: departure from Piazzale Pro Loco Villanova
Torta Fritta
When: Sunday, 2 April 2023, 5 p.m.
Ballroom dancing with MANUEL
When: Sunday, 2 April 2023, 2-5 p.m.
BICYCLE RIDE AMONG THE CHERRY BLOSSOMS
When: Monday, 10 April 2023, 11 a.m.
Where: meeting point in front of the parish church, Villanova sull’Arda
Pic-nic at the Giarola Island and Lancone Natural Park. Guided tour of the Park and bike rental. Stop among the flowering cherry trees and return scheduled for 5.00 – 5.30 p.m.
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 4 June.
