Nemi Strawberry Festival — 7 June 2026

The historic village of Nemi celebrates its long-standing Strawberry Festival with the 93rd edition, a day dedicated to local excellence and the theme Italian Cuisine as a UNESCO heritage. The town center will host floral installations, music, folklore and tasting routes designed to showcase the area’s products and traditions.

Program and main guests

• Inaugural guest: Antonio Giuliani (ribbon-cutting)
• Guest chef: Alessandro Circiello (show cooking and discussions on healthy eating)
• Host and actress: Metis Di Meo
• Traditional moments: parade of Fragolare in traditional costume, performances by the Terra Nemorense group and Compatrum band, children’s displays from the "Piccoli Fragolari Crescono" school
• Religious and evening events: Mass celebrated by His Excellency Monsignor Vincenzo Viva; evening concert and final fireworks display

Flower Exhibition: a tribute to Italian cuisine

The 2026 Flower Exhibition draws inspiration from Italian cuisine as a cultural heritage: themed floral scenographies and artistic installations narrate the country’s culinary identity, creating an immersive route that combines art, nature and food tradition.

Tastings and spotlighted products

• Free distribution and tastings of Nemi’s native strawberries
• Show cooking featuring local products and the Quercetto mushroom (Boscomar by Marco Petrucci)
• Artisanal strawberry gelato (Fattoria La Frisona)
• Blanche Nemorensis craft beer (Birrificio Podere 676)
• Educational area on food sustainability by the dairy cooperative (Centrale del Latte)
• Presentation of the underwater-aged wine "Caligola – Abissi Lacustri" and the updated GinCosta wild strawberry gin

Visitor tips

• Reach the historic center on foot or using local transport: streets become lively and may be crowded.
• Bring cash for stalls; some tastings or products may require payment.
• Wear comfortable clothes and sun protection: many activities are outdoors.

The Strawberry Festival is a community event that combines tradition, sustainability and local flavors: a key occasion to discover the cultural and rural heart of the Castelli Romani.