The grand orchid fair featuring blooms from around the world at Peraga Garden Center
Twice a year, the Peraga Garden Center in Mercenasco, located in the Canavese area of the Province of Turin, hosts OrchiDay, one of Italy's most significant orchid exhibitions. For one weekend, the 12,000 square meters of the garden center, situated a few kilometers from Ivrea and on the outskirts of Turin, become an authentic sensory garden where visitors can admire thousands of specimens from all over the world.
The event brings together hundreds of different species and varieties: ranging from famous hybrids to botanical rarities highly prized by collectors, as well as delicate miniature orchids and micro-orchids no larger than a centimeter. Each edition also showcases numerous rare specimens of various species, making OrchiDay a true living encyclopedia of the orchid world.
The heart of the event lies in the specialized nurseries arriving from across Italy and abroad. Historical exhibitors include names such as Orchideria di Morosolo, Varesina Orchidee, Il Sughereto, Celandroni Orchidee, Piante Pazze by Marco Toffoletti, and international producers like Carmen Apolo Ecuadorquideas. Each exhibitor does more than just sell; they share stories, secrets, and advice on how to grow and care for these extraordinary plants.
With completely free admission and ample parking available, OrchiDay is established as one of the most popular botanical events in Piedmont, attracting thousands of visitors from Turin and throughout the region.
OrchiDay 2026 ha confermato il proprio ruolo di appuntamento fisso per gli appassionati di orchidee del Piemonte. Nel fine settimana del 21 e 22 febbraio, il Peraga Garden Center di Mercenasco ha accolto i visitatori in orario continuato dalle 9 alle 19, con ingresso libero e gratuito.
Protagonisti dell'edizione sono stati otto vivai specializzati che hanno portato a Mercenasco migliaia di esemplari: dagli ibridi più diffusi alle rarità più ricercate dai collezionisti.
Otto vivai espositori presenti all'edizione 2026: Orchideria di Morosolo, Varesina Orchidee, Celandroni Orchidee, Il Sughereto, Orchislago, Piante Pazze di Marco Toffoletti, Ecuadorquideas di Carmen Apolo e Chimera Tropicale.
Per tutta la durata della manifestazione, gli espositori hanno raccontato storie, segreti e consigli sulla coltivazione delle orchidee, dagli ibridi più celebri alle affascinanti varietà in miniatura.
Peraga Garden Center, Via Nazionale 9, Mercenasco (TO), 10010, on the outskirts of Turin and a few kilometers from Ivrea.
By car via the A5 Turin-Aosta motorway (Ivrea exit) or the state road towards the Canavese area; ample free parking is available at the garden center.
Open continuously from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Free admission, no reservation required.
Peraga Garden Center, tel. +39 0125 665505, website peraga.it.
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Peraga Garden Center
Via Nazionale 9, 10010 Mercenasco