Piedmont: A Region Full of Festivals and Celebrations
Piedmont is a region where there is always something to celebrate. From the international Slow Food Exhibition to local events like the strawberry festival, there is something for everyone. Here’s an overview of some of the festivals that took place in 2008:
May
Vinum – Alba, Festa della Barbera – Castagnole delle Lanze
First Weekend of June
- Passaggiata Slow in Strevi: a Slow Food lunch tour through various wineries.
- Local Polentone in Roccaverano: a celebration of traditional polenta.
Third Weekend of June
- L’Assedio di Canelli: the historic “Siege of Canelli.”
August
- Fiera della Nocciola in Canelli: a hazelnut festival full of treats.
And this month, many ROMANTIC DINNERS and PICNIC SESSIONS in the VINEYARDS.
September
- Festa delle Feste in Acqui Terme: literally “the festival of festivals.”
- Città del Vino in Canelli: celebrating the magical world of wine.
- International Cheese Exhibition in Bra.
- Barolo Wine Festival.
- Dogliani Wine Festival.
- D’Ouja d’Or.
- Wine Festival in Asti.
- Palio di Asti: the historic horse race through the city.
- Fiera del Tartufo in Alba: the famous white truffle fair.
- Alba Herb Market & Palio: a combination of the herb market and the “dunky race.”
October
Salone del Gusto in Turin: the international Slow Food exhibition.
