Festivals and Fairs in the Langhe and Piedmont
Village festivals enliven our spirits. So here is an exhaustive list of fairs, festivals, and markets, to eat, drink, and celebrate in joy!
Upcoming Events
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02 OctNational Pumpkin Fair
First day of the traditional fair with pumpkin display on vintage wagons and technical and scientific exhibition, with 600 varieties, sweet and savory delights, all pumpkin-based, in all shapes and colors
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03 OctNational Pumpkin Fair
Second day of the traditional fair with pumpkin display on antique wagons, creative workshops, pumpkin-based lunch, and much more
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04 OctNational Pumpkin Fair: market
Last day of the traditional fair with pumpkin display, tasting workshop, photography contest, and much more
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04 OctDonkey Palio
Fun competitive race that has become a major attraction in Alba over the years. A mixture of history and legend based on actual historical events
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04 OctMercandé 2026
Saint Francesco, God's Jester narrated with animated visits to the museum of arts and crafts of yesteryear
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10 Oct 11 OctSlow Food Earth Market
Earth Markets are farmers' markets created according to guidelines that follow the Slow Food philosophy
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10 Oct 11 OctWorld Market of the White Truffle of Alba
The historic heart of the event dedicated to Tuber magnatum Pico
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10 OctCooking show with chef Alessandro Mecca
An appointment dedicated to gourmets in which to discover the best combinations between excellent cuisine and the White Truffle of Alba; in this meeting the Turin native Alessandro Mecca
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11 OctCooking show with chef Roberto Conti
An event dedicated to gourmets to discover the finest combinations of signature cuisine and the White Truffle of Alba; in this meeting, Roberto Conti of Casa Camperio
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11 OctCooking show with chef Sophie Tabet
An event dedicated to gourmets to discover the finest combinations of signature cuisine and the White Truffle of Alba; in this meeting, Roberto Conti of Casa Camperio
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17 Oct 18 OctSlow Food Earth Market
Earth Markets are farmers' markets created according to guidelines that follow the Slow Food philosophy
