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Festival of aromatic and medicinal herbs and ancient traditions

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The Borgo at the fair

discover the Herb Festival

The historic Herb Festival is known as a rare little gem in today's frenetic landscape. A Ligurian Borgo is populated and dressed up for a party, while gardens of rare and common plants stretch out as if by magic along its narrow streets. Where the scents of spices and herbs mix in the warm air of early summer. 
These days we remember the ancient crafts and traditions of common people, while on the stalls of local producers there appear products of the land that whet the appetite and curiosity. From afar you can hear the banging of the blacksmith's hammer and the sliding of the expert chisel on the olive wood, while a skilled gardener shows curious eyes the pruning of a rose. These sensations and many others are what you will find in Borgo di Rollo!

When?

Friday 20th, Saturday 21st and 
Sunday 22 June

The market

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discover the exhibitors in the streets of the Borgo

We have a selection of local exhibitors and beyond. True food, floriculture, wine and craft excellence. All divided into thematic areas scattered around the village where you can discover large collections of herbs and plants, with exotic and local flavors and aromas.  In addition to typical and organic products of the area, with particular attention to the true excellences such as the belandina onion from Andora, the agio from Vessalico, the chinotto from Savona...
This year an area dedicated to local artisan art will be introduced. A look at the old crafts that characterized the Ligurian territory. Like wrought iron, copper working, olive wood sculpture, black Lavagna stone working, Campo Ligure filigree...

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- For more than 25 years a small excellence in the horticultural panorama -

Activity

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Conferences:
The conferences will be held in the Concert Area or, when screenings are scheduled, in the space of the Casa Forte di Rollo. The themes will be extremely varied: from the function of insects in floriculture and agriculture, to the use of edible flowers in the kitchen, to the history of the Cinque Terre vineyards and their influence on the landscape. Much more to come!​

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Exhibitions and workshops
-watercolor technique: “Water, Colors and Flowers”, with floral subjects, by the painter Gillian Woodman, which will be held under the olive trees at the foot of the Casa Forte.
-photographic: “Discovering the Village” visit by Benedetto Macchia and Andrea Gamba.​
-artisanal: "The art of baskets", "Floral garlands", "Composition workshop"...

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Guided Tours:
-Along the Ancient Via Julia Augusta, from Andora to Rollo and the Ciapà Park,
-Discovering medicinal plants -From Rollo to the House of the Apparition -Excursion to Pizzo d'Evigno. - Journey into the history of the village
- Walk in the woods with the mycologist, "Let's learn to respect the woods"...

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Workshops and craft exhibition:
Discover how hot and cold metalworking works, watch the carpenter sculpt the wood and the ceramist paint the terracotta. And much more!
Or try your hand at hands-on workshops such as making wicker baskets, making wreaths and other activities.

The prize

“Libereso Guglielmi” Award
“The colors of the Borgo” Award
“Aromatic shots” Award
“Best Exhibitor” Award

During the Herb Festival a series of prizes will be awarded to artists, journalists and exhibitors.

In memory of the unforgettable Libereso Guglielmi, "Calvin's gardener", the Scientific Committee and the Libereso Guglielmi Association of Sanremo will award a prize to a book that stands out for its originality and quality.

An award that will go to the best watercolorist who will paint the views of the village live during the Festival. He will then be voted by visitors during the exhibition of the works..

The competition between photographers will explore the village with unpublished photographs of the town and the surrounding nature, which will be exhibited and voted by visitors.

Award to the exhibitor with the most beautiful and unique stand of the fair. Voting will be carried out by visitors during the 3 days of the event.

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And to eat?

the Borgo kitchen is open!

The Association manages a refreshment point open from morning until evening with a wide selection of freshly prepared foods. Discover the original Ligurian "Pan Fritu", accompanied by the "Condiun" or the Rollese-style "Pan Bagnà", and finally choose the freshly made apple fritters or the wide selection of artisanal trout. Much more awaits you in the equipped area under the olive trees of Rollo!

Did you get thirsty in this heat? 

We are waiting for you in the bar area with fresh drinks, draft beer and cafeteria, as well as a wide selection of wines with particular attention to local ones.

Find us!

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Shuttle service

Free which leaves every 20 minutes from the "Piazza del Mercato" in Andora

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​Toilets

Free and equipped for visitors with limited mobility

Address

Strada Comunale di Rollo

(Olive groove)

Andora (SV), Liguria

Contact us

(+39) 328 731 1800 

(+39) 331 289 6416

(+39) 329 069 8661

Opening time

Event times:
- Friday 20th: from 09:00 to 23:00
- Saturday 21st: from 12:00 to 23:00
- Sunday 22nd: from 12:00 to 23:00

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