La festa degli agrumi di Cannero (Citrus Festival of Cannero)

Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Maggiore, the Festa degli Agrumi in Cannero Riviera celebrates the remarkable variety and biodiversity of citrus fruits grown in this historic village. Throughout the festival, the town comes alive with an open-air itinerary featuring guided tours of the Citrus Park, private gardens exceptionally open to the public, thematic exhibitions, and art, photography, and craft installations inspired by citrus culture. The rich program offers sensory journeys including scent trails, tactile workshops, guided tastings, in-depth talks with experts, panoramic nature hikes, and tours on a solar-powered catamaran, along with educational workshops for children focused on nature and honeybees. Live concerts and theatrical performances also enliven the streets and gardens. The food and wine lineup highlights local flavors through dedicated restaurant menus, citrus-infused aperitifs served with fried dough ('gnocco fritto') and cured meats, sweet citrus-filled tortelli, traditional 'Cuor di Cannero' shortcrust cookies, scented teas, and craft gin distilled with local Cannero citrus fruits.