Festival · November 7, 2026 – November 8, 2026 · Virle Piemonte (Piemonte)
Experience the charm of an authentic Italian autumn festival in Virle Piemonte, celebrating the medlar fruit (pocio) and pumpkin (cossa). This delightful event offers a taste of traditional Piedmontese cuisine, exquisite local wines, lively folk music, and unique artisan markets. The program is packed with engaging exhibitions, street food stalls serving regional delicacies, a used book market, and fun activities for children, making it a perfect outing for all ages.
Indulge in a variety of local flavors, from comforting hot chocolate and spiced mulled wine to sweet crepes. Savor traditional Piedmontese specialties like 'bagnet vert' (a vibrant green sauce), 'canestrelli' (delicate cookies), and 'caritun' (a local treat). Don't miss the star of the show: 'pocio' (medlar fruit) and various pumpkin dishes, including delicious pumpkin-themed street food like 'putia' and 'canestrell'.
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026 📍 3:30 PM: Inauguration of the exhibition '1946-2026 Eighty Years Since Women's First Vote' in the ground floor hall of the Castello dei Conti Piossasco. 📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026 📍 All day: Market exhibition and stalls throughout the historic center. 🍽️ 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Sales point for TYPICAL PRODUCTS (caritun, canestrelli, bagnet vert). 🍽️ 8:00 AM: Opening of FOOD STANDS with pumpkin street food (putia, bagnet vert, canestrell) and sales of pumpkins and pocio. 📍 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Used book market in front of the castle, benefiting the library, and chocolate sales supporting AIRC. 🏃♀️ 8:45 AM: 'Walk with Veronica,' a non-competitive stroll through the Virle countryside. 📍 9:00 AM: Opening of the AMATEUR PAINTERS exhibition in the parish hall. 🚜 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: NEW! Tractor gathering with a fast pulling competition at the Via del Molino field. 📍 9:30 AM: Inauguration of the EXHIBITION CELEBRATING 100 YEARS SINCE VIRLE CYCLIST BARTOLOMEO AYMO'S VICTORY IN THE NICE BRIANÇON STAGE OF THE 1926 TOUR DE FRANCE, in the pavilion inside the castle park. 🐎 From 9:30 AM: Horse and pony rides with the ASD Washou riding school from Carmagnola. 🚴♀️ 10:00 AM: 'Zucca bike' with Carmine Guida MTB, a 20 km loop ride along Virle's blue ways. 🎮 From 10:00 AM in the square: 'OLD-FASHIONED GAMES' return + INFLATABLE CASTLE with animators from the Circolo. 🍽️ 12:00 PM: Fair lunch in collaboration with the Piola di Virle. 🚗 From 12:00 PM: Japanese car exhibition with the JDM Torino group. 🍽️ From 2:00 PM: Sweet crepes, hot chocolate, and mulled wine FOR EVERYONE at the PRO LOCO gazebo in front of the castle gate. 💃 2:00 PM: COUNTRY DANCING with the Edelweiss school from Luserna. 🏰 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, and 4:30 PM: Guided tours of the Castle depart. 🏛️ 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Opening of the 'A j'era na vota' museum at Via Carlo Alberto 58/A.