Sutri in Fiore
The Tuscia village transforms into an open-air garden
About Sutri in Fiore
A village in bloom at the gates of Rome
Launched in 2026 following the success of "Tuscia in Fiore", Sutri in Fiore is a spring festival that, for seven consecutive weekends from April 18 to May 31, dresses the historic center of Sutri in vibrant colors and scents. This Etruscan-Roman village in the Province of Viterbo, Lazio, is located about 50 kilometers from Rome along the Via Cassia. Promoted by the Pro Loco of Sutri in collaboration with the local municipality, nurseries, associations, and residents, the event features floral installations throughout the streets, squares, and picturesque corners of the village, turning it into a true open-air garden.
Seven weekends of events
Each weekend offers a different theme, with a calendar that blends nature, art, traditions, and gastronomy:
- April 18-19 — Inauguration with a plant and flower market along Via Marconi, crafts, and street food;
- April 25-26 — The "Flowered Train" travels through the village with street performers and children's entertainment;
- May 2-3 — "Sutri between Roses and Rosé", wine tasting with FISAR Tuscia, photography, and street art;
- May 9-10 — Guided walks along the Via Francigena and creative workshops;
- May 16-17 — "The Spring of Flavors" at Palazzo Doebbing, featuring show cooking, tastings, and lunch in the flower garden;
- May 23-24 — Exhibition of the Pugnaloni di Acquapendente and a day dedicated to bees with Apifarm VT;
- May 30-31 — Grand finale with "De Gusta Sutri", a "Toast and Grill" evening, and local products.
The Pugnaloni of Acquapendente and Deruta ceramics
Two artistic excellences enrich the festival. During the opening weekend, the historic center hosts an exhibition of Deruta ceramics, masterpieces of Umbrian majolica. On May 23 and 24, the Pugnaloni di Acquapendente arrive in the main square—extraordinary mosaics made entirely of flower petals and leaves, representing a centuries-old tradition deeply tied to the Tuscia territory.
Spring flavors
The culinary experience accompanies the entire event: street food areas and food trucks, wine and local product tastings, garden aperitifs, and an evening featuring craft beer and arrosticini at the Antico Lavatoio with live music, all leading up to the "Spring of Flavors" which celebrates local culinary excellence. It is a journey that combines beauty, taste, and conviviality in the heart of the most authentic Lazio.
Sutri, the ancient city
Visiting the festival is also an opportunity to discover one of the most fascinating villages in Lazio: the Etruscan-Roman amphitheater carved entirely into the tuff, the Mithraeum which became the church of the Madonna del Parto, the Etruscan rock necropolis, the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, and the main square, built on the site of the ancient Roman forum. Sutri is also a historic stop on the Via Francigena, traveled every year by thousands of pilgrims heading to Rome.
A successful first edition
The first edition concluded on May 31, 2026, with a significant turnout of visitors throughout every weekend. The organizers described the closing as "not an end point but a new starting point," laying the foundation to consolidate and grow the event in the coming years.
Sutri in Fiore — edition 2026
The first edition of Sutri in Fiore brought the Viterbo Tuscia village to life for seven consecutive weekends, from April 18 to May 31, 2026. Promoted by the Pro Loco of Sutri with the municipality, nurseries, and local associations, the festival transformed the streets and squares of the historic center into an open-air garden, with widespread floral installations and a rich calendar: plant markets, art and photography exhibitions, Deruta ceramics, street art, the "Flowered Train" with street performers, tastings with "Sutri between Roses and Rosé", the "Spring of Flavors" at Palazzo Doebbing, and walks along the Via Francigena.
The highlight was the exhibition of the Pugnaloni di Acquapendente in the main square on May 23-24, accompanied by the "Save the Bees, Save the World" day with honey extraction demonstrations and activities for children. The grand finale on May 30-31, including "De Gusta Sutri" and the "Toast and Grill" evening, closed a debut edition met with great public participation, which the organizers consider a starting point for growing the event.
Programme Sutri in Fiore 2026
April 18-19 — Inaugural weekend
- 10:00 AM — Opening of the plant and flower market along Via Marconi: plants, flowers, and artisanal products
- Exhibition of Deruta ceramics in the historic center
- Crafts, hobbies, street food areas, and refreshment points
April 25-26 — Flowered Train
- The "Flowered Train" travels through the village with street performers and jugglers
- Children's entertainment and tastings
May 2-3 — Sutri between Roses and Rosé
- Rosé wine tasting with FISAR Tuscia in the main square
- Photography and street art exhibitions
May 9-10 — Via Francigena
- Guided walks along the Via Francigena
- Creative workshops
May 16-17 — The Spring of Flavors
- Show cooking and tastings at Palazzo Doebbing
- 12:00 PM — "AperiOpera"
- Lunch in the flower garden
May 23-24 — The Pugnaloni of Acquapendente
- Exhibition of the Pugnaloni of Acquapendente, mosaics of petals and leaves, in the main square
- "Save the Bees, Save the World" with Apifarm VT: honey extraction demonstrations, craft workshops, and activities for children
- Readings by the Sutri Book Club
- 6:00 PM — Craft beer and arrosticini at the Antico Lavatoio with live music by the Anoumanouche Gipsy Trio
May 30-31 — Grand finale
- "De Gusta Sutri": local products and regional flavors
- 8:00 PM — "Toast and Grill" evening
- Vintage car gathering and closing of the festival
Highlights Sutri in Fiore 2026
- Exhibition of the Pugnaloni of Acquapendente in the main square (May 23-24)
- Exhibition of Deruta ceramics during the inaugural weekend
- "The Spring of Flavors" at Palazzo Doebbing with show cooking and AperiOpera
- "Sutri between Roses and Rosé" with FISAR Tuscia
- The "Flowered Train" with street performers
- Guided walks along the Via Francigena
Prices Sutri in Fiore 2026
Practical information — Sutri in Fiore
How to get there
By car from Rome: Via Cassia (SS2), about 50 km, one hour travel time. By public transport: Cotral bus from Rome Saxa Rubra (line to Viterbo) or FL3 train from Rome Ostiense to Viterbo with a local shuttle. On weekends, it is recommended to arrive in the morning to find parking.
Admission
Access to the floral route and markets is free. Guided tours of the archaeological park (amphitheater, Mithraeum, necropolis) cost €10 (free for children under 12, maximum 20 people, duration about one hour); booking is recommended at +39 0761 609393.
Information
Official website: www.sutriinfiore.it — tel. +39 366 9724044 / +39 351 5260866.
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Where does it take place — Sutri in Fiore
Centro storico di Sutri
Piazza del Comune, 01015 Sutri