Digital buyer journeys
What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Event overview
Overview
Garden Day is a key event dedicated to the gardening and horticulture sectors, featuring a wide range of exhibitors showcasing products and innovations in gardening, floriculture, and outdoor furniture. The event will take place at SiciliaFiera in Misterbianco, Italy, from 23 to 25 October 2026.
Organised by Expo Mediterraneo Sistema Confcommercio Catania, this exhibition aims to connect professionals and enthusiasts in the gardening industry. Garden Day takes place in Misterbianco, Italy.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: Garden Day 2026 runs from 23-25 October 2026 at SiciliaFiera, Misterbianco, Italy.
- 2Scale and Focus: This exhibition showcases the latest in gardening, horticulture, and outdoor living.
- 3Organiser: Hosted by Expo Mediterraneo Sistema Confcommercio Catania, details available at garden-day.it.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include gardening professionals, florists, and outdoor furniture buyers.
- 5Entry: Registration details can be found on the official website.
Why visit
Travel practicalities for this edition centre on Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), the arrival airport in the captured routes, followed by a short transfer to SiciliaFiera in Misterbianco. Attendees include gardening professionals, florists, and outdoor furniture buyers.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at Garden Day provides companies with direct access to a targeted audience of gardening professionals and buyers. This exhibition showcases the latest in gardening, horticulture, and outdoor living. Attendees include gardening professionals, florists, and outdoor furniture buyers.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Garden centre owners and buyers sourcing nursery stock, pots, substrates and seasonal plant ranges for Sicilian and southern Italian stores
Nursery growers and floriculture producers comparing varieties, propagation inputs, greenhouse coverings and heating equipment
Landscape architects and garden designers specifying Mediterranean planting palettes, hard landscaping, irrigation and outdoor furniture for private and public projects
Municipal and public green-space managers responsible for low-maintenance planting, shade and street furniture in Catania province and neighbouring comuni
Outdoor furniture, shade and irrigation retailers adding spring and summer ranges ahead of the selling season
Wholesale distributors and importers covering Sicily and the wider Mediterranean basin
Agronomists and horticultural technicians looking for substrates, fertilizers, plant-protection products and plant-passport compliant stock
Garden enthusiasts and hobby growers attending the public-facing side of the fair for plants, tools and design ideas
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Nurseries and growers of ornamental plants, Mediterranean shrubs, citrus, olive and palm stock
Cut-flower and foliage producers, including Sicilian floriculture specialists selling to florists and event suppliers
Pot, planter, substrate and growing-media manufacturers
Fertilizer, plant-protection and soil-amendment suppliers serving professional growers and retail
Irrigation and water-management system suppliers, including drip and micro-irrigation kits for dry-summer gardens
Garden machinery and tool brands covering pruning, soil working, spraying and compact tractors for smallholdings
Outdoor furniture, parasol, pergola and garden decor manufacturers targeting garden centre and retail buyers
Landscaping contractors, green-roof and vertical-greening installers, and horticultural consultancy or certification services
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Plants and flowers for landscaping
Garden tools and equipment
Outdoor furniture and decor
Sustainable gardening solutions
Irrigation and water management systems
Garden design services
Location & Facilities
Venue
SiciliaFiera - Varco Nord #7
Corso Carlo Marx 19, 95045 Misterbianco (CT)
Facilities
Parking
SiciliaFiera - Varco Nord #7 in Misterbianco typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: SiciliaFiera - Varco Nord #7 in Misterbianco typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at SiciliaFiera - Varco Nord #7 for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Free registration
Who runs the show
Organisers
Expo Mediterraneo Sistema Confcommercio Catania
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Misterbianco, Italy
Why it matters
On 2026-10-23 to 2026-10-25, Garden Day in Misterbianco covering Plants and flowers for landscaping, Garden tools and equipment, Outdoor furniture and decor, Sustainable gardening solut gives agriculture buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · EUR
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Casa Sofia Catania
3-star
CataniaGuest rating 3.7 from 201 reviews. Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking, air conditioning, pet-friendly, bar, restaurant, airport shuttle.
B&B HOTEL Catania Bellini
3-star
CataniaBreakfast (paid), free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, pet-friendly, parking, kid-friendly.
Best Western Hotel Mediterraneo
3-star
CataniaGuest rating 4.3. Breakfast (paid), free Wi-Fi, paid parking, air conditioning, fitness center, bar, room service, airport shuttle.
Hotel Borgo Verde
3-star
CataniaGuest rating 4.0. Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking, pool, air conditioning, pet-friendly, restaurant, airport shuttle.
Le Coccole
1-star
CataniaGuest rating 2.6. Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, parking, air conditioning, pet-friendly, airport shuttle, kid-friendly.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Airport taxi / shuttle
Estimated costEUR 2-5 single metro journey (contactless)
Best forCatania Airport (CTA) to SiciliaFiera - Varco Nord #7, Misterbianco
Route captured on Google Maps from CTA to the fairground; several Catania hotels in the hotel capture list an airport shuttle.
Local bus
Estimated costEUR 2-5 single metro journey (contactless)
Best forMisterbianco / Catania to SiciliaFiera
Bus and rail options around Misterbianco are covered by Rome2Rio and Moovit captures; the SicilyFiera 'Come raggiungerci' page lists official access routes.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. EUR taxi/rideshare from CTA to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forCatania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to SiciliaFiera - Varco Nord #7
Primary gateway used in the flight and driving captures for Misterbianco and SiciliaFiera; listed as the Catania Airport (CTA) origin on the Google Maps route to the venue.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. EUR taxi/rideshare from CIY to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forComiso Airport (Pio La Torre) (CIY) to SiciliaFiera - Varco Nord #7
taxi
Estimated costApprox. EUR taxi/rideshare from PMO to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forPalermo Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) to SiciliaFiera - Varco Nord #7
Weather
Late-October Catania and Misterbianco weather was not captured in this mission. Expect mild Mediterranean conditions for the show window and check a local forecast closer to travel.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
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Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business pace and language
Sicilian horticulture runs on relationships: growers at SiciliaFiera often prefer a conversation and a card exchange before talking price lists. Italian is the working language, and a few phrases of greeting plus patience with accented English go a long way with family-run nurseries.
Opening hours and riposo
Outside the fair, many Catania and Misterbianco shops still close for a long early-afternoon break and reopen in the evening. Schedule supplier visits, bank errands and pickups in the morning or late afternoon, and confirm Sunday opening before you plan a retail visit.
Coffee and meeting etiquette
Standing coffee at the bar is the standard quick meeting in Catania, and it is normal to discuss business over an espresso rather than a formal appointment. A handshake on arrival and on leaving is expected; keep first meetings brief and follow up by email with written quotes.
Dress and climate
Smart-casual is enough for the fair, but late October in Catania swings between warm afternoons and cool, damp evenings. Comfortable shoes matter because SiciliaFiera spreads across indoor halls and outdoor display areas with parking a walk away from the Varco Nord #7 entrance.
Getting around and paying
Catania has an urban metro and bus network, but the fairground in Misterbianco is easiest by car, shuttle or taxi. Carry some euros for taxi rides and small purchases, since not every kiosk, market stall or rural nursery takes cards.
Local food and hosting
If a Sicilian supplier invites you for a meal, accept: arancini, seafood and granita are part of the hosting culture, and the invitation usually signals interest in a longer commercial relationship. Punctuality for meals is relaxed, but punctuality for a nursery visit or a stand appointment is appreciated.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Catania-Fontanarossa (CTA) is the arrival airport in the captured routes. Captured Google Flights results for 23-27 Oct 2026 show Lufthansa, ITA, Austrian, Discover Airlines, Delta and Turkish Airlines options, with price insight flagged as 'currently high' at capture time. Book early and check baggage fees separately, as quoted prices cover taxes and fees for one adult only.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Misterbianco; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near SiciliaFiera - Varco Nord #7: Catania: Casa Sofia Catania; Catania: B&B HOTEL Catania Bellini; Catania: Best Western Hotel Mediterraneo.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Misterbianco; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: SiciliaFiera publishes access directions on its 'Come raggiungerci' page. Local bus routes around Misterbianco and links toward Catania are indexed by Moovit and Rome2Rio; use the fairground's Varco Nord #7 entrance as the arrival point and check current timetables before travelling.
Parking: On-site parking is available at SiciliaFiera - Varco Nord #7; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: October 2026
Temperature: Late October in Catania and Misterbianco is typically mild Mediterranean autumn weather, roughly 15-24 C (59-75 F): afternoons near 22-24 C, evenings and early mornings near 15-16 C. Indoor halls at SiciliaFiera can feel warm while outdoor display areas and parking are cooler, so light layers work best. These are climatological bands, not a forecast - check a local forecast in the final week before travel.
Seasonality: October is one of the wetter months in eastern Sicily, and rain usually arrives as short, heavy showers or thunderstorms rather than steady all-day drizzle; the autumn wet season builds through November. Expect a real chance of a downpour during the show window and carry a compact umbrella or rain jacket for walking between the Varco Nord #7 entrance, the halls and the parking areas. Morning humidity and warm afternoons are normal, and the sea keeps the coast slightly milder than inland Misterbianco.
Packing: Late-October Catania and Misterbianco weather was not captured in this mission. Expect mild Mediterranean conditions for the show window and check a local forecast closer to travel.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Garden Day usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
T-1
Register on garden-day.it with your business details and note which entrance (Varco Nord #7) appears on the confirmation.
T-2
Build a short target list of Sicilian nurseries, substrate and irrigation suppliers and outdoor furniture makers you want to meet, and check whether they are listed as exhibitors.
T-3
Book flights into Catania-Fontanarossa (CTA) and compare them against rail or bus connections if you are travelling within Sicily.
T-4
Reserve a Catania or Misterbianco hotel and confirm whether the shuttle covers SiciliaFiera or only the airport.
T-5
Print or download your badge confirmation, ID and any plant-health or import documentation you may need to discuss with growers.
T-6
Check the fair's opening hours for trade versus public days and plan hall time before the busiest afternoon slots.
T-7
Check the local forecast for Catania and pack light layers plus a rain jacket for outdoor display areas and parking.
T-8
Confirm your transfer plan from CTA to Misterbianco, including taxi or shuttle fare and the drop-off point at Varco Nord #7.
T-9
Download the venue access directions, save your hotel and organiser contacts offline, and charge devices for badge scanning and photos.
T-10
Arrive at opening, collect your badge, walk the plant and nursery aisles first while stock is fresh, then move to machinery and outdoor furniture.
T-11
Log supplier contacts and quotes within 24 hours and request plant-passport or certification details for anything you intend to import.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at SiciliaFiera - Varco Nord #7
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Garden Day registration concourse
SiciliaFiera - Varco Nord #7
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
SiciliaFiera - Varco Nord #7
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
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Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights€190.00
- Per diem × 2€150.00
Estimated total€340.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Garden Day fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Garden Day, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Plants and flowers for landscaping and Garden tools and equipment solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Garden Day in Misterbianco.
Min. budget
$450.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Plants and flowers for landscaping and Garden tools and equipment products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$2,200.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Misterbianco show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
Gallery
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FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
Glossary
- SiciliaFiera
- The exhibition centre in Misterbianco, in the province of Catania, that hosts Garden Day; the main visitor entrance for the halls is signposted as Varco Nord #7.
- Varco Nord #7
- The named northern gate of the SiciliaFiera fairground, used as the arrival point in venue maps and public transport directions for the show.
- Vivaismo
- The Italian term for nursery production, meaning the cultivation and sale of live plants - ornamental shrubs, trees, hedging and fruit stock - rather than cut flowers.
- Florovivaismo
- The combined Italian flower and nursery plant sector, covering cut flowers, potted plants, bedding plants and tree nursery stock; the core supplier base of a garden trade fair.
- Vivaio
- A nursery: the production site where plants are propagated and grown to saleable size before being shipped to garden centres, landscapers or retailers.
- Garden center
- A retail format built around plants and garden products, typically combining a plant yard with tools, pots, outdoor furniture and seasonal decorations; the main commercial channel for nursery stock in Italy.
- Verde pubblico
- Public green space - parks, school gardens, street planting and roundabouts - usually managed by municipal offices that buy plants, irrigation and maintenance services.
- Paesaggista
- A landscape designer or landscape architect working on private gardens and public schemes; a frequent visitor category at garden fairs looking for plant and material suppliers.
- Passaporto delle piante
- Plant passport: the EU documentation that must accompany plant material moved within the EU trade, confirming the producer is registered and the consignment meets plant-health rules.
- Substrato
- Growing medium or substrate - the peat, coir or bark-based mixes sold in bags to growers and gardeners, and a staple product category at horticultural fairs.
- Difesa fitosanitaria
- Plant-health protection: the set of practices and products used to keep nursery and garden plants free of pests and diseases, increasingly regulated under EU rules.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- Garden Day 2026
- Misterbianco gardening fair
- Garden Day Misterbianco 2026
- Misterbianco Italy
- Horticulture
- Floriculture
- Outdoor Furniture
- Plants and flowers for landscaping
Digital business cards for the show floor
Display a free company card at your booth, or share your professional card on the show floor.