The Langhe is known for its rich traditions, culinary culture, and atmospheric village festivals. From April to the end of October, the region is bustling with feste e sagre, wine and food festivals, and historical events. In summer, almost every village organizes its own festival, led by the local Pro Loco. Numerous wine and truffle events also take place throughout the year, especially during spring and autumn—the harvest season.

 

Whether you enjoy wine tastings, medieval parades, music evenings, or culinary markets, there's always something going on. Enjoy authentic Italian traditions, sample local specialties, and dance under the stars on a balmy summer evening.

 

Feste e Sagre – Village Festivals in the Valley

In the villages of the Uzzone and Bormida Valleys, the village festivals usually begin in June in Levice (15 minutes away). Then, the festival moves to a different village each week until mid-September. Planning sometimes requires some serious deliberation—after all, no one wants to party on the same day as their neighbors. But these lively discussions perfectly capture the charm of village life.

Major events in the Langhe

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April/May – Nizza è Barbera (1-hour drive)

• A must for wine lovers.

• 2nd Sunday of May: Grand Barbera festival in Nizza Monferrato.

• April: Giro del Nizza, a tour of some thirty wineries producing the finest Barbera.

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June – L’Assedio di Canelli (3rd weekend of June – 1 hour)

Canelli celebrates the Siege of 1613 with a historical spectacle in a completely medieval setting. The entire village transforms into a living time capsule.

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July – Fiera di San Guido in Acqui Terme (2nd weekend of July – 45 minutes)

Three days of festivities in honor of the patron saint, Saint Guido. Highlight: A grand fireworks display at the Roman bridge on Monday evening.

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August/September – Hazelnut Festival in Cortemilia (15 min)

• A tribute to the IGP hazelnut from Piedmont.

• With tastings, cooking demonstrations, craft markets, and workshops.

• Main activities: 3rd week of September.

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Autumn – The Wine and Truffle Heyday

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September – Palio of Asti (1st Sunday of September)

• Italy's oldest horse race.

• A whole week of festivities, parades, and medieval atmosphere.

• September – Palio/Douja d'Or & Street Food Festival in Asti (2nd and 3rd weeks of September)

• Two weeks of wine, gastronomy, and street markets throughout the historic center.

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September – Wine Festival in Canelli (1 hour drive)

• Visit the famous underground cathedrals—a UNESCO World Heritage site and still in use.

• The cellars are also open to visitors every Sunday in November.

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September – Bra – Slow Food Cheese Market (60 min)

• A cheese lover's paradise, organized by Slow Food.

• You can taste dozens of artisanal cheeses from all over the world.

• When: 3rd weekend of September

• Website: cheese.slowfood.it

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October – Palio degli Asini in Alba (1st Sunday of October)

• The famous donkey race — a humorous counterpart to the Palio in Asti.

• A cheerful, unique, and typically Albanian event.

October/November – White Truffle Market of Alba

• From the second week of October to mid-November, Alba is completely dedicated to the white truffle.

• Tastings, markets, workshops, and special events are held throughout the weekend.

• More info: fieradeltartufo.org