In the plain loved by Giuseppe Verdi, who chose to live there and devote himself to rural life during his stays in Sant’Agata, the most famous cherries of the Piacenza area are born.
In Villanova sull’Arda , after the festival dedicated to the flowering of white cherry trees, the fruits are celebrated.

Cherry Festival

from 5 to 14 June 2026 in the center of Villanova sull’Arda

The festival combines the tasting of the fruits with the involvement of the public through walks among the cherry trees, tourist trains, bike picnics, ballroom dancing and food stands.

Program

Inauguration of the new structure

Friday 5 June, 6 pm

Youth evening

Friday 5 June, 9.30
pmWith “Fever 2000”

1st Minibasket Tournament

Saturday 6 June, 10 am

Marco and Alice

Saturday 6 June, 9
pmBallroom dancing

Market opening

Sunday 7 June, 9 am

Departure of the cherry train

Sunday 7 June, 9 am

Visit to the Vidalenzo flower festival

Sunday 7 June, 9
amBy shuttle bus

Show comics

Sunday 7 June, all day

Flight simulator

Sunday 7 June, all day by reservation
F104 Fuselage

Emotional Landscapes Concert

Sunday 7 June, 3
pmAt Cascina Ca’ del Ponte

Manuel Show

Sunday 7 June, 4 pm and 9 pm
Ballroom dancing

Pole of Cockaigne

Sunday 7 June, 6 pm

Briscola competition

Thursday 11 June, 8.30 p.m.

Fried cake evening

Thursday 11 June, 8.30
p.m.With Alca Pop Rock

Darts Tournament

Friday 12 June, 9 pm

Manuel Show

Friday 12 June, 9
pmBallroom dancing