Green market festival

Market stands of artisans and artists that put recycling, creativity, environmental awareness at the forefront. The green market festival was born in feruary of 2020, right as the world stopped because of the pandemic, from the resourcefulness of two friends and artisans, Stefania and Laura.

“The association was created then- Laura tells us - but of course the first market was postponed to september. And we can say that ours was the first event of its kind in Rome after the pandemic". From that point onwards they never stopped involving artisans, artists, organic food producers and associations and organizing a market of healthy produce, creative craftsmanship, courses, meetings one weekend per month in the beautiful space of città dell’altra economia, partially inside and partially outside, with summer editions near the sea and furthermore collaborations with other festivals even outside of Rome. “We met in other markets- explains Laura who is currently a painter but was previously involved in eco printing, as in printing using flowers, leaves, natural elements while Stefania paints on cloth - We told ourselves that Rome needed a green market.

One of the most important aspects for us is the self-production of artists and that everything they make is consistent with the principle of cruelty free which means that every artisanal product and food must be made without the suffering of any animal”. The exhibitors, around sixty per date, picked by Stefania, vary but there are cornerstones like Susanna and her recycling project Papera di latta, the illustrator Marghe sul tetto, the natural cosmetics of dr Vandelli, the beautiful origami of Veronica, ali di carta.

Candidatures arrive by email, those who are interested can write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . “It is important to that we have “real” artisans, that self-product, we do not have any commercial items - Laura says - we have now added to the market a workshop proposal and activities to create a real festival, for kids and adults, without forgetting the entertainment: live music, circus, kids theater, dance lessons like swing or pizzica, yoga and pilates. we are never short on holistic activities.” The festival always has a gastronomical proposal that respects the green market’s values like moira’s vegan truck, and other varieties of street food made up of 100% vegetables.

It often hosts charities like Amnesty International and Sea shepherd, but even smaller realities like Gatti non parole.

“In these years we have been surprised by the great welcome and response we have had from the city - Laura closes - organizing an event like this in Rome always has some uncertainties: the weather, but also maratons, protests. Everyone knows that Rome is a complex city but in these years the number of people that follow us grows, we are happy about it and it empowers us to always do better.”

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