Amerina Biofest: a distributed festival in the Via Amerina Biodistrict

14–17 May 2026 Fabrica di Roma hosts the debut edition of Amerina Biofest, a multi-day festival that highlights the biodiversity and local food traditions of the Via Amerina and Forre Biodistrict. Producers, institutions and associations come together around sustainability and territorial promotion.

Why attend

• Discover local specialties via guided tastings and tasting stands.
• Attend show cooking sessions with local chefs, featuring traditional dishes such as the Mesatoli pasta.
• Explore the landscape with guided treks and a Sunday musical walk through the Forre.
• Learn about the Biodistrict project and local biodiversity protection practices.

Quick program overview

• Routes and open farms across the 14 municipalities in the Biodistrict.
• Caciocavallo vertical tasting showcasing different aging periods and wine–cheese pairings.
• Sunday morning musical walk through the Forre ending with an outdoor concert.
• Show cooking by Slow Food alliance chefs and practical demonstrations.
• Tasting stalls featuring local pecorino cheeses and oils from the Zoccolino and Di Nignarello mills.
• Live music and historical re-enactments with musicians and flag-wavers in village squares.

Territorial significance

The festival aims to tell the story of the Via Amerina and Forre Biodistrict, a network of 14 municipalities grounded in close cooperation between local governments, farmers and citizens. The main aim is to protect and promote biodiversity, supporting local production chains and cultural heritage.

Practical details

The historic centre of Fabrica di Roma will serve as the festival's narrative hub, with activities spread throughout the surrounding area. For detailed schedules, farm visit reservations and event-specific information, consult the festival programme or contact local organisers.