Georgica — Festival of the Earth, Waters, and Field Work
The festival of the earth and the Po River between Gualtieri and Guastalla
About Georgica
A festival of the earth and the Po River
Georgica is the Festival of the Earth, Waters, and Field Work: a major spring event held on the Po riverbanks, between the Municipalities of Gualtieri and Guastalla, in the province of Reggio Emilia (Emilia-Romagna). Founded in 2015, the event has become a benchmark over the years for those who love quality agriculture, the rural traditions of the Bassa Reggiana, and the landscape of the Great River.
The heart of Georgica is a widespread market exhibition with over 200 selected exhibitors, spread along the banks of the Po at Lido Po. It is an event that unites multiple territories: in addition to Gualtieri and Guastalla, the festival involves the neighboring Municipalities of Boretto, Brescello, and Luzzara, and extends beyond the river towards Pomponesco, Casalmaggiore, Colorno, and Sabbioneta, a UNESCO World Heritage city.
Biodiversity, craftsmanship, and products of the earth
Georgica is above all a showcase of agricultural biodiversity: ancient fruit varieties, ancient grains, roses and rare plants, typical products, and wines from the region. Alongside floriculture and the market of agricultural producers, there are demonstrations of traditional crafts — wrought iron work, the creation of ceramic ocarinas, wicker weaving — and a small farm with farmyard animals, much loved by children.
The food and wine aspect is not lacking, with tastings, selected food trucks, and a particular focus on bread and ancient grains. The festival's formula intertwines commerce and culture: the Dialogues in Golena and meetings with the Custodians of Biodiversity bring experts in agriculture, ecology, and gastronomy to the stage.
The Po River as protagonist
A distinctive feature of Georgica is the boat trips on the Po, with guided excursions by boat to the riverside villages, and a rich program of activities for families. Each edition proposes a different theme that links the river to culture, imagination, and human labor, making the Great River not just a backdrop but a true protagonist of the festival.
Georgica — edition 2026
The XII edition of Georgica was held on Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, 2026, on the banks of the Po, between the Municipalities of Gualtieri and Guastalla. This year's theme, "the river as a place of imagination", was inspired by the philosopher Gaston Bachelard's reflection on water as a substance capable of generating dreams, intertwining literary and cinematic visions of the Great River.
The edition brought together over 250 selected exhibitors and involved a wide network of riverside Municipalities in Emilia-Romagna, Parma, and Lombardy, with the addition of the UNESCO city of Sabbioneta. The festival's classic elements were confirmed: the biodiversity market exhibition, demonstrations of traditional crafts, the small farm, food trucks, and food and wine tastings.
Programme Georgica 2026
Saturday, March 28
- 10:00 AM — Official inauguration with authorities
- All day — Market exhibition with over 250 exhibitors: floriculture, agricultural producers, typical products, craftsmanship
- Demonstrations of traditional crafts: wrought iron, ceramic ocarinas, wicker weaving
- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM — Tango show aboard the motorship Stradivari
Sunday, March 29
- 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM — Ticket office and market exhibition opening
- 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM — Dialogues in Golena and meetings with the Custodians of Biodiversity: conversations on agriculture, ecology, and gastronomy
- Guided boat trips on the Po to riverside villages
- Activities for children: pirate treasure hunt, sustainable gardening workshops, encounters with farm animals
- Puppet and figure theater shows
The detailed program was published on the official website georgica.it.
Highlights Georgica 2026
Prices Georgica 2026
Practical information — Georgica
Where
The festival takes place at Lido Po, along the banks of the river between Gualtieri and Guastalla (RE), in the Bassa Reggiana area.
How to get there
By car from the A1 motorway, exit at Reggio Emilia, then follow signs for Guastalla-Gualtieri along the SS63 and SP358. Ample parking is available near the riverbank area.
Tickets
Day ticket €5, reduced ticket €3 for green card holders; two-day pass €7. Free entry for children under 14 and for people with disabilities and their companion. Ticket office open from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
Contacts
Information at www.georgica.it or by writing to [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Georgica
Lido Po di Guastalla e Gualtieri
Lido Po, 42044 Gualtieri