Biodiversity Fair

2025 Edition — October 17-19

The second edition of the Biodiversity Fair brought Masseria Ferragnano in Locorotondo to life for three days. Friday, October 17th, was the scientific day, bringing together researchers, nurserymen, and farmers to discuss the recovery of Apulian viticultural, olive, and fruit germplasm (figs, peaches, apricots, cherries, plums, almonds), with contributions from international experts on biodiversity, sustainability, and climate adaptation, followed by a guided tasting by AIS Puglia at the "G. Boccardi" Auditorium.

Saturday, October 18th, starting at 9:30 AM, the official ceremony—hosted by Monica Caradonna—saw the inauguration of the market exhibition and the naming of the Regional Biodiversity Conservation Centre after Prof. Vito Nicola Savino, alongside the presentation of the book "Piante e popoli," a musical show dedicated to bees, guided tours of the Biodiversity Museum, and the "The Biodiversity Garden" pomological exhibition.

Sunday, October 19th, was dedicated to families with "Hands in the Earth" workshops, tastings with food trucks and local products, Slow Food Earth Markets from Martina Franca and Crispiano, debates on ancient grains and livestock (sheep and goats), and biodiversity games, concluding with awards, comedy, and concerts.

Friday, October 17 — Scientific Day

• 10:30 AM — Scientific focus on the recovery of Apulian viticultural, olive, and fruit germplasm; researchers, nurserymen, and farmers in discussion
• Contributions from international experts on "biodiversity, sustainability, and climate adaptation"
• Technical visit to the Regional Conservation Centre
• Guided tasting by AIS Puglia at the "G. Boccardi" Auditorium

Saturday, October 18 — Inauguration

• 9:30 AM — Official opening ceremony with institutions, hosted by Monica Caradonna
• Inauguration of the market exhibition
• Naming of the Regional Biodiversity Conservation Centre after Prof. Vito Nicola Savino
• Presentation of the book "Piante e popoli"
• Musical show dedicated to bees
• Guided tours of the Biodiversity Museum and "The Biodiversity Garden" pomological exhibition

Sunday, October 19 — Festival and Families

• "Hands in the Earth" workshops for children
• Tastings, food trucks, and local products
• Slow Food Earth Markets of Martina Franca and Crispiano
• Debates on ancient grains and livestock biodiversity (sheep and goats)
• Biodiversity games, awards, comedy, and concerts