Agricultural and Food Biodiversity Festival

A festival dedicated to the biodiversity of Valle dei Laghi

The Agricultural and Food Biodiversity Festival celebrates the natural, cultural, and social richness of the Valle dei Laghi, in the heart of Trentino-Alto Adige. Promoted by the Valle dei Laghi Biodistrict in collaboration with the Autonomous Province of Trento, the event spans several days and involves various locations, with its administrative base in the municipality of Vallelaghi and events spread across Calavino, Cavedine, Sarche, Santa Massenza, Pergolese, and neighboring towns.

Healthy food, sustainable agriculture, and traditions

The festival aims to promote biodiversity as a heritage to be preserved and passed on. The program weaves together science, taste, and farming culture through meetings with experts, school workshops, courses for restaurateurs and farmers, guided tastings, and outdoor experiences. Each edition revolves around themes such as mountain food, sustainable viticulture, the fight against food waste, and the protection of native varieties.

Nosiola, the symbol of the territory

A major star of the festival is Nosiola, the ancient native grape variety of the Valle dei Laghi, which forms the basis of the famous Vino Santo, a Slow Food Presidium. Its vineyards, small villages, and historic wineries become the setting for tastings, trekking, and round tables that tell the story of the deep bond between the landscape, agriculture, and the local community.

Experiences among wineries, trails, and farms

• Conferences and meetings on the future of the Alps and sustainable agriculture
• Food education workshops for local schools
• Tastings and mini-courses on zero-mile cooking
• Biotrekking among vineyards, woods, and wild herbs
• Itinerant winery aperitifs featuring taste, conversation, and music

An event for residents and visitors

Aimed at both locals and tourists, the festival is an opportunity to discover the Valle dei Laghi in a slow and conscious way, amidst its lakes, vineyards, and local products. The event confirms the commitment of the municipality of Vallelaghi and the entire Biodistrict to a model of rural development that respects the environment and the traditions of Trentino.