Canale Fiorito 2026 in Battaglia Terme: spring festival on May 1

Canale Fiorito 2026 in Battaglia Terme: spring festival on May 1

On May 1, 2026 Battaglia Terme will host Canale Fiorito, a spring event that turns the historic center and bridges into a trail of flowers, art and sustainability. The program is ideal for outdoor lovers, those interested in river landscapes and families.

What to see and do

• Floral and upcycling installations: historic bridges decorated with creative displays made from recovered materials, including a recycled-material selfie point and flower compositions made from plastic bottles.
• Historic market: flowers, plants, local products and handcrafted items along the town streets.
• Painters and sculptors en plein air: live demonstrations along via Terme; an exhibition at Parco Pietro d'Abano organized by local schools.
• Children's activities: rides and educational workshops at Parco Pietro d'Abano, with creative reuse labs.
• Street food and music: food stands, buskers and live music throughout the day; musical aperitif from 17:00 to 24:00 at Baccanale.
• Boat excursions and historic navigation: guided walks along the water route, visits to the River Navigation Museum and traditional rowing cruises on the Canale Battaglia.

Practical program

• Date and hours: May 1, 2026, approximately 09:00–19:00. Free admission.
• "Stories from Canale Fiorito" walk: starts at the River Navigation Museum (via Ortazzo, 63). Museum visit followed by a walk along the water route: departure at 15:00, duration about 3 hours. Reservations: +39 0426 662304.
• Canals and memory excursions: departures from the Obizzi pier or the River Navigation Museum, duration 1.5 hours with four turns between 09:00 and 12:00. Reservations: +39 0426 662304.
• Traditional rowing cruises: organized by Circolo Remiero “El Bisato” (via Squero, 1). Scheduled times 10:00–12:30 and 14:00–17:00.
• Commemorative match: at 18:00, a friendly match at Vittorio Bottaro stadium celebrating the 70th anniversary of the twinning with Möhringen.

Practical tips

Wear comfortable shoes for walking, bring a light jacket for canal breezes and book boat tours or guided visits in advance via the reservation number. The event suits families and those interested in river heritage and sustainable creativity.