The Farm in the City

The Farm in the City: the agricultural world in the heart of Vercelli

Every year, between late May and early June, The Farm in the City transforms the historic center of Vercelli into a large open space dedicated to the rural world. For six days, the areas of the Sant'Andrea Abbey, Parco Kennedy, Piazza Antico Ospedale, and the city center welcome families, children, schools, and curious visitors of all ages on a journey that brings the city closer to the countryside.

The event is a journey into the rural world in an urban setting: an opportunity to rediscover the bond between agriculture, education, culture, and community—values deeply felt in a province like Vercelli, in Piedmont, which has always been identified with rice cultivation and a unique rural landscape in Italy.

Animals, workshops, and activities for everyone

The heart of the event is the Sant'Andrea Basilica Meadow, where the Animal Area comes to life with over 30 species of livestock and farmyard animals: rabbits, pigs, cows, chickens, and many other guests that visitors can meet freely or along a guided path. Next to it is the Workshop Area, featuring about 40 free activities dedicated primarily to children, food education, and discovering the crafts of the land.

The festival doesn't stop there: there are spaces for sports and games, musical moments, shows, children's entertainment, an exhibition area with local companies and partners, and a funfair. Everything is designed to experience the city in a slow, participatory, and family-friendly way.

The 'Fuori Fattoria' and local flavors

One of the most beloved features is the Fuori Fattoria (Outside the Farm), which involves local businesses, excellent food and wine producers, and above all rice, the defining element of Vercelli and its plains. Through street food, local products, and special offerings, the initiative extends the festival to the streets and venues of the center, showcasing the flavors of the Vercelli region.

An event rooted in the city

Organized by COMTUR Vercellese in collaboration with Ascom, the Municipality of Vercelli, and numerous local partners, The Farm in the City is now a historic appointment for the province. Having grown edition after edition, it has become one of the most anticipated events of the Vercelli spring and a reference point for those who want to experience the agricultural world while staying in the center of an art city like Vercelli.