La fattoria in città
On Sunday, 23 November, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Piazza Cavour will turn into an open-air rural space to host the 2025 edition of “La Fattoria in città”, the event promoted by the Municipality of La Spezia in collaboration with local trade associations. The 2025 edition was presented by the Mayor of La Spezia, Pierluigi Peracchini, and the Councillor for Trade and Productive Activities, Alberto Giarelli.
Mayor Pierluigi Peracchini stated:
“This event is an important opportunity to explore and experience the world of nature, traditions and outdoor life, thanks to the participation and cooperation of many local organisations. It allows children and families to rediscover the customs and richness our land has to offer. It also invites us to reflect on how happiness and wonder can arise from simple things, from genuine products and from the natural beauty that surrounds us. For an entire day, Piazza Cavour will become a place of unique experiences: I sincerely thank all the associations that chose to participate and make this major event dedicated to the agricultural world possible.”
Founded in 2006, the initiative has become an eagerly awaited event for families, schools and citizens. Its goal is to bring the agricultural world closer to the urban environment, promoting biodiversity, conscious consumption and environmental respect.
Throughout the day, visitors will be able to explore a market exhibition featuring local producers, enjoy food and wine specialities, and attend themed presentations dedicated to traditional flavours.
Free educational workshops for children
A strong focus will be placed on younger visitors, who will be the protagonists of numerous free educational workshops organised by the Social Cooperative Coopselios – Fattoria del Carpanedo, the Civic Museums – Library System of the Municipality of La Spezia, and Coldiretti.
Organised by Coopselios – Fattoria del Carpanedo
10:30–12:30 and 15:00–17:30
Cutting propagation: creating a pot with aromatic herbs
Impression painting: autumn prints using leaves and vegetables
Seed bombs: mixing soil, clay and seeds
Nature in the square: free creative manipulation area
Colouring in the square: free space to unleash imagination
Organised by the Civic Museums (Cooperativa Zoe)
15:30–17:30
Castello Museum – Weaving the threads: loom weaving with natural wool
Seal Museum – Floral paperweight: Liberty-style decorations with natural materials
Amedeo Lia Museum – Nature represented: artwork inspired by still life
CAMeC – Autumn colours: landscape drawing using the seasonal palette
Organised by Coldiretti
14:30–17:00
For bookings, send a WhatsApp message to 338 2287369
Wooden decorations for the Christmas tree
Mystery boxes: guess the fruits of the earth
Straw dolls to place under the tree
Children will also enjoy unique experiences such as pony rides and the “baptism of the saddle” by Centro Ippico Sarzana, pony rides with the Sunday Association, and donkey rides thanks to the I Cavalieri delle Apuane Association (MS).
Vintage farm equipment will also be on display, curated by the Val di Magra Threshers Group, offering an immersive experience that blends education, fun and tradition.
Free tastings
Curated by EZ – Emanuela Zannoni, with the participation of trade associations
(25 seats maximum – booking required)
Bookings: Alice – 349 0942482 (WhatsApp available), email: tipicodelparco@gmail.com
Tasting schedule
10:30–11:00 – Ca’ Balan (Sesta Godano): Saffron and saffron liqueur
11:00–11:30 – Pacha Mama (Vezzano Ligure): Aromatic herbs and herbal oils
11:30–12:00 – Agrituristica Casalin (Sarzana): Scarpazza sarzanese
12:00–12:30 – Spagnoli Andrea Farm (Arcola): Vermentino wine and herb pies
Lunch break15:30–16:00 – Campo Luente Farm (Rocchetta Vara): Jams
16:00–16:30 – ABC dell’Olivo Association (Sarzana)
16:30–17:00 – L’Aromatica (Sarzana): Traditional Ligurian pesto
17:00–17:30 – Lucchi & Guastalli (Santo Stefano Magra): Extra-virgin olive oils
17:30–18:00 – Monte Duro (Montalto, RE): A comparison of two Malvasia wines
18:00–18:30 – Cigarello Dairy Cooperative (Carpineti, RE): Parmigiano Reggiano aged 24 and 48 months
Finale: Parmigiano Reggiano wheel-cutting show by Latteria Sociale del Cigarello