Este in Bloom
The floral and nursery market in the Carrarese Castle gardens
About Este in Bloom
Spring blooms in Este
Este in Bloom is the major floral and nursery market that enlivens the historic center of Este, in the province of Padua, every year. The event unfolds in the evocative Italian Gardens of the Carrarese Castle, in Piazza Maggiore, in Piazza Trento, and other locations in the center, with over a hundred exhibitors spread across thousands of square meters.
More than just plants
Alongside stands of flowers, plants, and gardening products, Este in Bloom offers a packed program of initiatives: floral watercolor and ceramic modeling workshops, meetings on essential oils, botanical conferences, guided tours of the castle towers and historic villas, dance performances, and show cooking with edible flowers.
A celebration of the territory
Promoted by the Municipality of Este, the event combines a passion for gardening with the enhancement of Este's historical and artistic heritage, creating a spring weekend that attracts enthusiasts, families, and tourists from all over the region.
Este in Bloom — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Este in Bloom is dedicated to the theme "Beatrice's Gardens," in homage to the 800th anniversary of Beatrice I d'Este's death. The market fair takes place between the Gardens of the Carrarese Castle, Piazza Maggiore, and Piazza Trento, Palazzo Sartori Borotto, the Sala Espositiva ex Pescheria, and Villa Vigna Contarena.
Programme Este in Bloom 2026
Opening Hours
- Friday, April 17: 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Saturday, April 18: 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
- Sunday, April 19: 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM (also in the historic center)
Workshops
- "Watercolor Flowers"
- "Blooming with Eyes Closed"
- "Meeting Essential Oils"
- Ceramic modeling and floral workshop
Conferences
- "Natural Plant Defense" with Francesco Diliddo
- "Monastic Gardens of the Middle Ages" with Isabella Dalla Ragione
Experiences
- Show cooking with edible flowers
- Guided tours (Torre del Soccorso, Torre Mastio, historic villas)
- Walks through the gardens and dance performances
Full program and exhibitor map available for download from the website esteinfiore.it.
Highlights Este in Bloom 2026
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Practical information — Este in Bloom
How to get here
Este is accessible via the A13 motorway (Monselice exit) and by train. The Gardens of the Carrarese Castle and Piazza Maggiore are in the pedestrianized historic center.
Admission
Free admission. Some workshops and guided tours require booking.
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Where does it take place — Este in Bloom
Giardini del Castello Carrarese, Piazza Maggiore e centro storico
Giardini del Castello Carrarese, 35042 Este