Agrinatura 2027, Erba, Italy

What to expect in 2027

Agrinatura 2027 will return to Lariofiere in Erba as a major public event dedicated to agriculture, food production, rural tourism, biodiversity, nature and sustainable living. The event brings together agricultural producers, food businesses, tourism organisations, associations and visitors for a broad programme combining exhibitions, demonstrations, tastings, workshops and educational activities.

Food and drink are an important part of the Agrinatura experience. Visitors can discover products from agricultural producers and regional businesses, including cheeses, cured meats, fresh pasta, bakery products, honey, preserves, olive products, nuts, herbs, wine and craft beer. The event provides an opportunity to meet producers directly and learn more about the origins and production methods behind the foods on display.

The 2027 edition is expected to continue Agrinatura’s combination of food discovery, agricultural education and environmental awareness. The programme traditionally includes tastings, cooking demonstrations, workshops, horticulture and floriculture activities, animal-related experiences, conferences and presentations concerning agriculture, sustainability and the local territory.

Agrinatura also places considerable emphasis on the relationship between agriculture and the development of the surrounding area. Its activities promote awareness of food production, biodiversity, sustainable practices, rural tourism and the importance of local agricultural businesses.

The detailed list of 2027 exhibitors, chefs, producers, workshops and individual food activities should be considered subject to confirmation when the organiser publishes the final programme.

Event dates

Agrinatura 2027 is scheduled for April or May 2027 (Dates TBD).

The organiser has confirmed the return of Agrinatura to Lariofiere in Erba for the 2027 edition. The official event information should be checked for the final opening schedule, programme and visitor arrangements once the detailed 2027 information is released.

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Venue & festival site

Agrinatura 2027 will take place at Lariofiere Como Lecco, the exhibition and events centre in Erba, Province of Como, Lombardy.

Venue: Lariofiere Como Lecco
Address: Viale Resegone, 22036 Erba (CO), Italy

Lariofiere provides large indoor exhibition spaces used for agricultural displays, food producers, demonstrations, workshops, educational activities and commercial exhibitors. The venue is positioned conveniently between Como and Lecco and is also accessible from Milan.

The location makes Agrinatura suitable for visitors who want to combine the event with a wider trip around Lake Como. Erba’s position within the Lariano area also makes it convenient for exploring nearby towns and countryside.

Full food & drink programme

The complete Agrinatura 2027 food and drink programme has not yet been announced. The event’s previous programmes demonstrate that food activities are spread across producer areas, tasting spaces, demonstrations and educational sessions.

The Farmer Market is one of the main attractions for food-focused visitors. It gives consumers an opportunity to discover agricultural products directly from producers and learn about their production, origin and characteristics.

Food activities have also been connected with Coldiretti programming, where visitors can encounter cooking demonstrations, food presentations, discussions and tastings focused on Italian agricultural products.

The 2027 programme is expected to feature a combination of:

• Producer tastings featuring agricultural and regional products
• Cooking demonstrations showcasing traditional and contemporary preparations
• Food presentations explaining ingredients and production methods
• Educational workshops focused on agriculture and food
• Farmer Market activities featuring direct producer participation
• Wine and beverage discovery
• Food education relating to sustainability and short supply chains
• Agricultural presentations connecting farming with the local territory

The final programme will determine which chefs, producers and food businesses participate in the 2027 edition.

Featured foods & specialties

Agrinatura does not focus on one individual regional dish. Instead, the event provides a broad showcase of Italian agricultural production and regional specialties.

Visitors can expect to encounter Italian cheeses, artisan salumi, fresh pasta, bakery products, honey, olive products, preserves, nuts, herbs, wine and craft beer. The exhibitor programme has previously included producers specialising in products from Lombardy, Piedmont, Puglia and other Italian regions.

Northern Italian food traditions are particularly relevant because of the event’s location in Lombardy and its connection with the agricultural communities around Lake Como and Brianza.

Potential food highlights include:

• Regional cheeses from artisan producers
• Cured meats and salumi
• Fresh pasta
• Traditional bakery products
• Honey and beekeeping products
• Olive products
• Jams and preserves
• Hazelnuts and nut products
• Italian wines
• Craft beers
• Herbs and botanical products
• Farm-produced specialties

The emphasis on direct producer participation means visitors can often learn more about the ingredients, production techniques and regional traditions behind the products they discover.

Restaurants, vendors & producers

Agrinatura is more closely associated with producers, agricultural companies and specialist exhibitors than with a conventional restaurant festival. Food businesses form part of a larger agricultural and rural tourism exhibition.

Previous exhibitor information has included cheese producers, agricultural businesses, wine producers, bakery companies, olive specialists, honey producers, fresh-pasta businesses and craft breweries.

Examples of businesses represented in previous exhibitor information include Achille Viglione SAS, Agricola Soave, CRA Formaggi Italia, Cuor di Nocciola delle Langhe, Danieli Il Forno delle Puglie, Fonsolive, Herba Monstrum, Società Agricola Il Falco, Società Agricola Agape and Vitali Silvia.

The 2027 exhibitor list should be checked separately when the organiser publishes it, as participation can change between editions.

For food enthusiasts, one of the main advantages of Agrinatura is the opportunity to speak directly with producers rather than simply purchasing prepared dishes from restaurant stalls.

Wine, beer & beverage selection

Wine is an important part of Agrinatura’s agricultural programme. Previous exhibitors have included Italian wine producers presenting varieties and wines associated with Piedmont and other wine-producing areas.

Wine-related exhibitors have previously included producers working with varieties such as Nebbiolo and regional wines from the Langhe area. This adds a broader Italian perspective to an event otherwise strongly connected with Lombardy.

Craft beer is also represented. Previous exhibitor information has included Herba Monstrum, a brewery based in Galbiate producing high-fermentation craft beers.

The beverage selection can extend beyond alcoholic drinks, with agricultural and botanical products such as honey, herbs and infusions also contributing to the broader discovery experience.

Agrinatura’s beverage offering is integrated into its wider agricultural focus rather than functioning as a dedicated wine or beer festival.

Tastings, cooking demos & workshops

Tastings, demonstrations and workshops are among the most important activities for visitors interested in food.

The official Agrinatura programme traditionally includes degustations, cooking activities, environmental education, horticulture and floriculture workshops, agricultural presentations, conferences and activities connected with food production.

Previous editions have included live cooking demonstrations featuring regional ingredients. One notable previous culinary presentation involved chef Enrico Derflingher preparing a risotto using saffron, Gorgonzola and truffle.

Other food demonstrations have explored local ingredients and traditional recipes, including preparations associated with the Brianza and Lake Como area.

Workshops are not limited to cooking. Agrinatura’s wider educational programme can cover gardening, agriculture, biodiversity, animals, environmental awareness and sustainable practices.

Visitors should check the final 2027 programme because individual workshop times, participating chefs and tasting sessions may change.

Ticket types & entry options

The organiser’s published visitor information provides an admission structure that can be used as a reference for the upcoming edition.

Adults aged 18 and over: approximately $7.08

Visitors aged 15–17: approximately $3.54

Children aged 0–14: Free

Visitors with disabilities: Free

The amounts above are converted into USD from the organiser’s published admission figures. The final 2027 ticket information should be checked with Agrinatura before travelling.

Tickets have also been available directly at the venue entrance. Agrinatura’s visitor information indicates that activities such as workshops, tastings, presentations, conferences and seminars are included without an additional activity charge, subject to the specific arrangements of individual sessions.

VIP & premium experiences

Agrinatura does not currently promote a conventional VIP ticket programme with dedicated premium seating or exclusive festival areas.

Instead, visitors looking for a more specialised experience can concentrate on producer tastings, cooking demonstrations, workshops, conferences and specialist presentations.

Direct contact with producers is one of the event’s strongest advantages. Visitors can ask questions about cultivation, processing, ingredients, regional traditions and sustainable production.

Some workshops or demonstrations may have limited capacity, so visitors interested in particular sessions should check the final programme and participation requirements before attending.

Event rules

Visitors must follow the general regulations of Agrinatura and Lariofiere during the event.

Dogs: Dogs are permitted subject to the organiser’s requirements, including the use of a leash and muzzle.

Children: Children should remain under suitable adult supervision throughout the exhibition.

Workshops: Some workshops, demonstrations or educational activities may have capacity restrictions or specific participation instructions.

Exhibition areas: Visitors should follow instructions provided by event staff and individual exhibitors.

Food areas: Tastings and food demonstrations should be accessed according to the instructions provided by organisers and exhibitors.

The organiser’s visitor information specifically confirms that dogs can enter when accompanied by a leash and muzzle.

How to get there

Lariofiere is located on Viale Resegone in Erba and can be reached from Como, Lecco, Milan and surrounding towns.

Visitors driving from Milan can use the regional road network toward Como and Lecco before continuing to Erba. The venue’s location also provides access from the Milan–Lecco road network and the A9 Milan–Como motorway.

For visitors already travelling around Lake Como, Erba can be reached from both the Como and Lecco sides.

The venue is also accessible by railway, making train travel an alternative to driving. Visitors arriving by train should check the latest local connections and any special Agrinatura shuttle arrangements announced for the 2027 edition.

Public transport & parking

Lariofiere provides parking for visitors, with additional parking areas available around Erba when required.

Previous visitor arrangements have included supplementary parking areas and shuttle connections designed to help visitors reach the exhibition centre.

The organiser has previously provided shuttle connections from Erba railway station to Lariofiere during the event. Additional shuttle services can also operate between peripheral parking areas and the exhibition centre.

Because shuttle routes and timetables can change, visitors should check the official Agrinatura visitor information shortly before travelling.

Public transport is particularly useful for visitors who want to avoid parking during busy periods. Those arriving by train can check whether the event’s station shuttle is operating during their chosen visit.

Accommodation areas

Erba: The most convenient base for visitors who want to stay close to Lariofiere and minimise daily travel.

Como: A strong option for visitors combining Agrinatura with Lake Como sightseeing, restaurants and waterfront attractions.

Lecco: Convenient for visitors approaching Erba from the eastern side of the Lake Como area and useful for combining the event with a visit to Lecco.

Central Lake Como: Towns around the central lake area can suit visitors turning the event into a longer tourism trip, although travel times to Erba will be greater.

Milan: Suitable for visitors combining Agrinatura with a Milan city break. Milan is approximately 40 km from the venue according to the organiser’s location information.

Food & drink highlights

The strongest food attraction at Agrinatura is the diversity of products available directly from agricultural businesses.

Cheeses, salumi, fresh pasta, bakery products, honey, wine, craft beer, olive products, preserves, nuts and herbs provide visitors with a broad overview of Italian agricultural production.

The Farmer Market is particularly relevant for visitors who want to purchase or taste products while meeting the people behind them.

Cooking demonstrations provide another highlight by showing how agricultural products can be transformed into traditional and contemporary dishes.

Agrinatura also adds an educational dimension to food discovery. Visitors can learn about food origins, agricultural practices, biodiversity, sustainability and the importance of short supply chains.

Accessibility

Agrinatura is held at Lariofiere, a permanent exhibition centre designed to host large public events.

The organiser’s visitor information states that admission is free for visitors with disabilities.

Visitors who require specific assistance should contact the organiser before attending so that current accessibility arrangements can be confirmed.

Phone: +39 031 637 327
Email: agrinatura@lariofiere.com

Best days to attend

The best day for food enthusiasts will depend on the final 2027 programme because tastings, demonstrations and workshops may be distributed throughout the event.

Visitors primarily interested in food should choose a day with the greatest concentration of cooking demonstrations, producer tastings and Farmer Market activities.

Families may prefer a day featuring children’s activities, animal experiences and environmental workshops.

Visitors interested in purchasing products may benefit from arriving earlier, giving them more time to explore the producer stands and speak with exhibitors.

Anyone travelling specifically for a particular chef, producer or workshop should wait for the official 2027 programme before choosing which day to attend.

Previous year’s highlights

Previous Agrinatura editions have demonstrated the event’s significant scale. The 2025 edition attracted more than 26,000 visitors and featured 175 exhibitors and approximately 160 initiatives, including workshops, presentations and conferences.

Food activities were among the important attractions, with Coldiretti’s area reporting a significant increase in tastings compared with the preceding edition.

Cooking demonstrations featured well-known culinary figures and dishes based on Italian regional ingredients. One standout demonstration involved chef Enrico Derflingher preparing risotto with saffron, Gorgonzola and truffle.

Another culinary highlight was the presentation of Risotto Verde Brianza, connecting food with ingredients and traditions associated with the Brianza and Lake Como territory.

The previous edition also placed considerable attention on biodiversity, sustainable development, agricultural innovation and opportunities for younger generations in agriculture.

These elements show that Agrinatura is broader than a conventional food festival. Food discovery is integrated with agriculture, nature, rural tourism, education and the sustainable development of the local territory.

Official tickets

Official visitor and ticket information is available through the Agrinatura website. Visitors should use the organiser’s official information to confirm the final 2027 admission arrangements, opening information and programme before travelling.

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