Bee Festival
An afternoon dedicated to bees and biodiversity at Parco del Cerchio in Cavriago
About Bee Festival
A festival for bees and biodiversity
The Bee Festival is the spring event that in Cavriago, in the province of Reggio Emilia (Emilia-Romagna), celebrates the fundamental role of pollinating insects and the defense of biodiversity. The event takes place at the Parco del Cerchio, in via Don Magnani, a green space in the heart of the town that for an afternoon is filled with workshops, stalls, and activities designed especially for children and their families.
Organizers
The initiative is promoted by the Municipality of Cavriago together with the association GreeTeam (Green Team Cavriago), with the involvement of numerous local entities: beekeepers, farms, volunteer associations, and local groups that animate the various points of the park. The goal is both educational and fun: to introduce adults and children to the world of bees and to help them understand how precious these insects are for ecosystems and our food.
Workshops and Activities
The program is rich and free. Among the most popular offerings is the educational beehive, managed by Allodi Apicoltura, which allows a close-up look at the life of a hive. There are also workshops on making seed bombs proposed by the Garden of Beekeepers, drawing workshops by the Carmen Zanti and Insieme ATDA associations, and cork printing. For children, there are bee and insect-themed face painting, traditional wooden games, and the ever-popular sack race.
The Bee Hunt
The most anticipated moment is the Bee Hunt, a team-based treasure hunt that winds through the park's trees and flowers. The activity is divided by age groups, so that each child can participate with their peers, with registrations taken directly on-site until places are filled.
A park to enjoy
Completing the day are the refreshment stands, with artisanal ice cream and craft beer for adults, in a village festival atmosphere that attracts hundreds of people each year. The Bee Festival is now a recurring event on Cavriago's calendar and an opportunity to rediscover the value of nature right in the heart of the community.
Bee Festival — edition 2026
The Bee Festival 2026 was held on Saturday, April 18, at Parco del Cerchio in Cavriago, starting at 3:00 PM. The afternoon offered numerous free activities for families and children: the educational beehive by Allodi Apicoltura, seed bomb workshops by the Garden of Beekeepers, drawing workshops by the Carmen Zanti and Insieme ATDA associations, cork printing, as well as bee and insect-themed face painting and traditional wooden games with a sack race. Refreshment stands with ice cream and craft beer accompanied the day.
Programme Bee Festival 2026
2026 Program
From 3:00 PM, at Parco del Cerchio:
- Educational beehive (Allodi Apicoltura)
- Seed bomb workshop (Garden of Beekeepers)
- Drawing workshops (Carmen Zanti and Insieme ATDA associations)
- Cork printing workshop
- Bee and insect-themed face painting
- Traditional wooden games and sack race
- 5:00 PM - Bee Hunt for children aged 5-7
- 5:30 PM - Bee Hunt for children aged 8-10
Registrations for the treasure hunt on-site, until places are filled.
Highlights Bee Festival 2026
- Educational beehive to observe the life of the hive up close
- Bee Hunt: team treasure hunt among the park's trees and flowers
- Creative workshops and seed bombs for the little ones
- Refreshment stands with ice cream and craft beer
Prices Bee Festival 2026
Practical information — Bee Festival
Where
Parco del Cerchio, via Don Magnani, 42025 Cavriago (RE), Emilia-Romagna.
How to get there
Cavriago is located a few kilometers west of Reggio Emilia and can be reached by car from the Via Emilia and the provincial roads of the Reggiana plain. Parco del Cerchio is located within the town; parking is available on the surrounding streets.
Admission
Admission and all activities, workshops, and initiatives are completely free. For the treasure hunt, registrations are taken on-site until places are filled.
Information
Municipality of Cavriago - MULTIPLO Cultural Center, tel. +39 0522 373466, email [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Bee Festival
Parco del Cerchio
Via Don Magnani, 42025 Cavriago