Orchidays — Wild Orchid Festival

The 3rd edition of Orchidays — In the heart of Mattinata was held from Thursday, April 24 to Sunday, April 27, 2025, confirming itself as one of the top spring events in the Gargano.

The event kicked off on April 24 at 8:00 AM with "Andar per orchidee", the experiential walk among the trails of wild orchids guided by expert Angela Rossini. Over the four days, guided tours with botanists and agronomists took place to discover the over 60 blooming varieties, along with visits to the Abbey of Monte Sacro, climbing activities, and nature workshops.

Significant space was given to "Talking Green" talks dedicated to environmental sustainability, featuring regional institutions and experts. The evenings featured prominent guests from the Italian music and entertainment scene, including a concert by Enrico Ruggeri, and the presence of Ubaldo Pantani, Antonio Stornaiolo, and the science communicator Vincenzo Schettini. The edition drew thousands of tourists to Mattinata, in the province of Foggia.