Festival · September 19, 2026 – September 20, 2026 · Darfo Boario Terme (BS)
An agroecological community festival in Darfo Boario Terme, offering a unique blend of creative writing workshops, upcycling and DIY labs, literary discussions, and captivating theater and circus performances. Enjoy vegetarian lunches and dinners prepared with fresh garden produce, fostering an atmosphere of sharing and discovery amidst agriculture, nature, and art.
Indulge in a delightful vegetarian menu featuring fresh, locally sourced produce from the festival's own garden. Options include a full vegetarian dinner plate for €15, a 'pay-what-you-can' lunch experience, and a tasting of products from the Bio-Distretto Vallecamonica. Don't miss the chance to sample organic products from L'OCO! and Tapioca, showcasing the best of local, sustainable agriculture.
Join us for two days of engaging activities! 📅 **SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19** 🔧 09:00-11:00 AM: Creative writing workshop with an agroecological twist for high school students. 🛠️ 02:00-04:00 PM: Hands-on workshops (pay-what-you-can for children 3-11, €10 for adults) including fabric upcycling, recycled paper & seed bombs, DIY soaps & detergents, and vegetable fermentation. 📚 04:00-06:00 PM: Literary dialogues featuring a book presentation of "Biodiverse. Geografie femministe di nature post-selvagge" by Margherita Cisani and Marina Girardi, plus a read-aloud corner for younger children. 🍽️ 06:00-09:00 PM: Dinner in the garden – a vegetarian menu with garden-fresh produce, served under olive trees and string lights (€15 for a single plate, reservations required – drinks and desserts not included). 📅 **SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20** 🚶 08:00-10:00 AM: An agroecological walk exploring the dynamics between garden and forest with Matteo Mazzola (Azienda Agricola Iside), followed by a tasting from the Bio-Distretto project "I monti del fiurit." 🎨 10:30 AM-12:00 PM: INS(I)EME Workshop – a sensory painting experience for children aged 6-11 (pay-what-you-can). 📖 11:00 AM-12:30 PM: Literary dialogues featuring a book presentation of "Il mio nome è Balbir" by author Marco Omizzolo. 🍽️ From 12:30 PM: Lunch in the garden – a 'pay-what-you-can' menu served at long communal tables (drinks, coffee, and desserts not included). 🎭 09:00 PM: Theater and circus performance "Abattoir Blues" by and with Luigi Ciotta (recommended for ages 8+). ☕ Throughout both days, enjoy an open bar, and explore products from L'OCO! socio, Bio-Distretto Vallecamonica, Tapioca, and the Punto a Capo bookstore.