Solidalia - Festival of Solidarity Economy
The festival of solidarity economy at Fattoria di Vigheffio, in Collecchio
About Solidalia
A festival for another economy
Solidalia is the festival of the solidarity economy in the Parma area: a spring event that transforms the Fattoria Mario Tommasini in Vigheffio, a hamlet in the Municipality of Collecchio in the province of Parma, into a large open-air square dedicated to a different way of producing, consuming, and being together. Promoted by DES Parma - Distretto di Economia Solidale together with the social cooperative Emc2 and local associations, the event has grown edition after edition to become one of the reference events for the solidarity economy in Emilia-Romagna.
The market and exhibitors
The heart of the festival is the solidarity economy market, with over eighty stands bringing together farmers, artisans, organic producers, and third-sector organizations. It is an opportunity to meet the people behind an ethical and sustainable agri-food supply chain, made up of local, organic, and quality products, and to buy directly from producers.
Meetings, workshops, and shows
In addition to the market, Solidalia offers a packed program of meetings and debates with experts on solidarity economy, environment, critical consumption, ethical finance, and rights, alongside self-production workshops designed for adults and children. There are also shows: concerts, theatrical performances, and entertainment for families, all accompanied by catering that highlights organic foods and local products.
An event rooted in the territory
Each year, the festival chooses a central theme to guide its content, from peace to the care of communities and territories. Solidalia is much more than a fair: it is a space where concrete experiences of solidarity, renewable energy, peasant agriculture, and ethical finance are shared and networked, in dialogue with the Municipalities and institutions of the Parma area and the entire Emilia-Romagna region.
Solidalia — edition 2026
The fifth edition of Solidalia chose the theme "Care", understood as care for people, the environment, democracy, and community relationships. At the Fattoria Mario Tommasini in Vigheffio, Collecchio (Parma), around 80 stands of organic producers and artisans complemented a rich program of meetings, debates, workshops, theater, and music. The event, promoted by DES Parma, confirmed its role as a reference point for the solidarity economy in Emilia-Romagna.
Programme Solidalia 2026
Saturday, May 23
- Inauguration with the participation of AUSL Parma and the Municipalities of Parma, Collecchio, and Fidenza
- 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM — "Communities that (take) care", a meeting promoted by the Emilia-Romagna Solidarity Economy Forum and CRESER, dedicated to community and territorial care practices, food rights, and experiences of peasant networks and renewable and solidarity energy communities
- Conclusion of the "Effetto Gas" path and CRESER assembly
- Afternoon with "Pascolar'Mente", a reflection on grazing as a practice of land care
- Meeting on the Solidarity Van
- Theater and music on the theme of care
Sunday, May 24
- "Democracy of care and care of democracy", a reflection on the role of care as a founding element of social bonds and civic regeneration (with Marco Deriu and other speakers)
- Afternoon with "Squares that (take) care", a sharing of concrete experiences of solidarity, welcome, and community building
- Solidarity economy market, workshops for children, shows, and catering throughout the day
For both days: market with about 80 exhibitors (farmers, artisans, organic producers), self-production workshops, family activities, and catering with organic and local products.
Highlights Solidalia 2026
Prices Solidalia 2026
Practical information — Solidalia
Where
Fattoria Mario Tommasini, Strada Vigheffio 17, 43044 Collecchio (Parma). Vigheffio is a hamlet located between Parma and Collecchio, easily reachable from the city.
How to get there
By car from Parma, Vigheffio can be reached in a few minutes following signs for Collecchio; ample parking space is available near the farm. By train, the reference stations are Parma and Collecchio, on the Parma-La Spezia line, with onward travel by car or local transport.
Admission
Admission to the festival is free. The market, meetings, and workshops are open to everyone during opening hours.
Services
There are catering points with organic food and local products, children's play areas, and spaces for workshops and meetings.
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Fattoria Mario Tommasini
Strada Vigheffio 17, 43044 Collecchio