At the table - Piemonte Feel

Fruttinfiore 2008
(FruitinFlower 2008)
For three days, Lagnasco is the Piemonte capital of fruit farming. “Fruttinfiore” is not only an event for those working in the sector, but it is also a moment for consumers and families to meet up.
Lagnasco (CN) from the 4th to the 6th April, 2008
www.fruttinfiore.it

Riso & Rose
(Rice & Roses)
An event that involves about thirty towns in the Casale Monferrato area which organizes, simultaneously, a series of events that are different in character and theme (contemporary art, food and wine, nursery gardening, thematic markets, sports tied to nature…).
Casale Monferrato (AL) from the 10th of may to the 2nd of June, 2008
www.monferrato.org

Sagra della fragola
(Strawberry Celebration)
The town’s historical center is welcoming tourists and visitors with a strawberry and small fruit exhibit as well as various tastings. The day is accompanied by concerts, markets, cultural doings, and photo exhibits.
Peveragno (CN) on June 8, 2008
www.comune.peveragno.cn.it

29th Fiera del miele
(29th Honey Fair)
A honey fair for everyone in order to promote and get to know honey and all the products from the hive, thanks to honey and cheese tastings or with other products from the territory.
Montezemolo (CN) from the 4th to the 6th of July, 2008
www.montezemolomiele.it

Mostra mercato del Formaggio Murazzano DOP
(Consumer Exhibit of Murazzano DOP Cheese)
A date that attracts workers from the sector, connoisseurs of good food, the curious, and those interested in this cheese. The event includes the synthesis of Alta Langa cheese production based on the transformation of milk from the “delle Langhe” sheep breed.
Murazzano (CN) from 21st to the 24th of August, 2008
www.comune.murazzano.cn.it

Sagra della nocciola – Profumi di nocciola
(Hazelnut Celebration – The Aromas of the Hazelnut)
For one week, Cortemilia shows itself to be the undeniable capital of the Langa “tonda gentile” hazelnut, one of the top varieties in the world, which has been IGP certified (Protected Geographic Indication).
Cortemilia (CN) from the 24th to the 31st of August, 2008
www.comunecortemilia.it

Sagra del peperone
(Pepper Celebration)
Besides the traditional exhibit and relative competitions, the tastings, the “Re Povron” and “Bela Povronera” parade, and the folklore performances, a musical evening and shows are included, not to mention a market area for exhibitors.
Carmagnola (TO) from the 29th of August to the 7th of September, 2008
www.comune.cormagnola.to.it

XVII Festa del Riso Italiano di Qualità
(17th Celebration of Quality Italian Rice)
A date that beckons thousands of people into the age-old park of the Castello (Castle) di Desana in order to celebrate an important product from Piemonte agriculture; cultural doings and quality food and wine product tastings included.
Desana (VC) during the second week of September