Slow down, listen to nature, rediscover stories and memories along one of the most fascinating waterways in the Parma area.
In the heart of a landscape that preserves ancient memories and challenges to the future, ‘Along the river’ returns, the festival that celebrates nature, spirituality and culture through the territories that extend along the Taro river and the Baganza stream. The Municipalities of Collecchio, Sala Baganza, Medesano, Fornovo di Taro and the Parks Authority of the Duchy join forces for an event developed over five days that combines walks, culture and in-depth meetings with prominent personalities of national level.
From 16 to 20 June 2026, the second edition of the festival offers two daily appointments to promote a rediscovered harmony between nature and personal spirituality, then opening up to opportunities for important reflections on the most universal themes of current affairs.
All the afternoon appointments will be guided by experts, from the walk along the Francigena to the health walk along the Rio Fabbro geosite, up to visits to the parish churches of Fornovo, Talignano and Collecchio. An invitation that will be repeated every day towards the end of the afternoon, when you can choose to slow down, listen to the voices of history and let yourself be guided by beauty. And the evenings of the same days will be enlivened by special meetings full of ideas on today’s society and on the rights of peoples in the broadest sense of the term
Full program:
The opening of the festival is dedicated to the discovery of the variant along the Taro river of the Via Francigena. 18:30 – Along the Taro River at sunset. Meeting at the Corte di Giarola (loc. Pontescodogna)
18:30 – The relief of Santa Margherita. Visit to the parish church with the arch. Pier Carlo Bontempi
18:30 – Guided tour of the Parish Church of Talignano led by Dr. Patrizia Ronchini. Loc. Talignano (Sala Baganza)
18:30 – Guided tour of the Parish Church of San Prospero with the mayor Maristella Galli and Dr. Carlotta Ratti, via Galaverna Collecchio
editionOne of the elements that make the festival unique is the presence of guests of the highest profile.
Participating in the festival means living an experience that goes beyond the simple cultural event. You walk, listen, observe the territory and come into contact with stories capable of generating new perspectives.
Completely free events.
Meetings with guests of national importance.
Discovery of the Via Francigena and its excellences.
Outdoor experiences between nature and culture.
Opportunities for dialogue on the most important issues of current affairs.
For more information: https://vallidiparma.it/eventi/lungo-il-fiume
