Nel Segno del Giglio
The quality floriculture market exhibition in the historic garden of the Reggia di Colorno
About Nel Segno del Giglio
A market exhibition in the Palace garden
Nel Segno del Giglio is the market exhibition for quality floriculture held every spring in the charming Historic Garden of the Reggia di Colorno Park, in the Municipality of Colorno, province of Parma (Emilia-Romagna). Founded in 1995, the event has established itself as one of the most anticipated appointments in the national gardening calendar, attracting enthusiasts, collectors, and the curious from all over Italy. The setting of the ducal palace, with its French-style parterres and its history linked to Maria Luigia of Austria, gives the event a unique atmosphere.
Exhibitors and offerings
Each edition brings together about 160 selected exhibitors chosen by a botanical jury of experts. Visitors can discover:
- Italian nursery growers specializing in rare plants, perennials, roses, hydrangeas, peonies, citrus fruits, and botanical collections;
- garden furniture and accessories;
- brocantage, antiques, and artistic crafts;
- gardening and vegetable garden tools;
- food and wine producers from the Parma Food Valley.
A theme for each edition
Each year, the event proposes a cultural theme that intertwines botany, art, science, and gastronomy. The program includes conferences, floral discussions, book presentations, creative workshops, photographic exhibitions, and guided tastings, in collaboration with green experts, landscape designers, and the prestigious ALMA cooking school, which is located in the Reggia di Colorno.
An event for the whole family
In addition to the exhibition, Nel Segno del Giglio dedicates ample space to activities for families and children, with botanical workshops, animated readings, entertainment, and creative outdoor activities in the park. The refreshment areas offer specialties of Parmesan cuisine, while the palace gardens provide an ideal setting for a stroll among spring blooms and scents.
Why visit
More than just a fair, the event is a cultural experience that enhances the heritage of greenery, biodiversity, and the connection between humans and nature. For those who love gardening, botany, or simply the beauty of the historic sites of Emilia-Romagna, Colorno and its Palace are an unmissable destination on the weekend at the end of April.
Nel Segno del Giglio — edition 2026
Metamorphosis between fairy tale and nature
The 2026 edition, the thirty-first, celebrated the bicentennial of Carlo Collodi's birth by choosing metamorphosis as its theme. For three days, the historic garden of the Reggia di Colorno welcomed approximately 160 exhibitors, including quality nursery growers, garden furniture, brocantage, crafts, and producers from the Parma Food Valley.
The program featured conferences and botanical discussions, including a conference on the restoration of historic gardens at the Orangery, book presentations, creative workshops, and tastings in collaboration with the ALMA cooking school. Numerous botanical novelties were presented, and the program of entertainment, exhibitions, and workshops for families and children in the park was extensive.
Programme Nel Segno del Giglio 2026
2026 Program
Friday, April 24: botanical jury (11:00 AM), official inauguration (12:00 PM), awards ceremony, conference "The Restoration of Historic Gardens" at the Orangery, floral discussions, and ALMA dinner.
Saturday, April 25: tribute to the Parma Violet, book presentations, meetings on pruning and biodiversity, botanical confessional, tastings.
Sunday, April 26: foraging masterclass, round table "Metamorphosis in the Kitchen", cooking show, tasting tours, and solidarity meetings.
Highlights Nel Segno del Giglio 2026
- 2026 Theme: metamorphosis and the Carlo Collodi bicentennial
- Approximately 160 exhibitors in the historic garden of the Reggia
- Conference on the restoration of historic gardens (CFP for architects)
- Collaboration with the ALMA cooking school
- Botanical workshops, photographic exhibitions, and entertainment for families
Prices Nel Segno del Giglio 2026
Practical information — Nel Segno del Giglio
How to get there
The Reggia di Colorno is located at Via Roma, in Colorno (PR), about 15 km north of Parma. By car: take the Parma exit from the A1 motorway, then follow SP343 towards Colorno. By train: Parma station, then take a local bus to Colorno. Parking is available near the park and a camper van area is located in Via Farnese.
Opening hours and tickets
Open from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Full ticket €10, reduced ticket €6 (university students, groups of at least 15 people, residents of Colorno). Free admission for under 14s and people with disabilities with an accompanying person. Online purchase available (with a small surcharge) to avoid queues.
Tips
The event takes place rain or shine. Pets on a leash are allowed. Comfortable clothing is recommended for walks in the park.
Festival-goer photos
No photos yet. Share yours!
Share your photos
5 photos max, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Noticed an error or missing information?
Help us keep this listing up to date. Every proposal is verified by our team before publication.
Festival-goer reviews
No rating yet — be the first!
No comments yet. Be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community.
Where does it take place — Nel Segno del Giglio
Parco della Reggia di Colorno
Via Roma, 43052 Colorno