Festivities & Markets
Weekly Markets, Farmers’ Markets & Antique Markets
In the area around Melazzo, markets are an important part of daily life. Throughout the surrounding towns, various markets take place every week, usually in the morning from around 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM—the perfect time to experience local life in action.
Weekly markets offer a wide variety of goods. Alongside fresh produce, you will find clothing, shoes, household items, and regional specialties. They are lively meeting places where locals, traders, and visitors come together, providing a wonderful opportunity to experience the atmosphere of Piedmont.
Farmers’ markets focus entirely on local products. Farmers and producers from the region sell their own harvests and artisanal goods, including seasonal vegetables, cheeses, cured meats, honey, bread, and wine. Everything comes directly from the producer, ensuring authentic flavors and a genuine connection to the region.
The area also hosts regular antique and brocante markets, especially on weekends. These markets attract collectors and enthusiasts searching for vintage furniture, ceramics, linens, and unique treasures with a story to tell. Browsing, discovering, and taking your time are all part of the experience.
A visit to one of the local markets is easily combined with a coffee in the piazza or lunch at a traditional trattoria—a relaxed way to explore the region and embrace the rhythm of life in Piedmont.
Weekmarkten
- Acqui Terme: 8 km Tuesday and Friday
- Alessandria: 45 km Throughout the week on Piazza Garibaldi and Piazza Marconi
- Alba: 59km Saturday
- Asti: 46km Wednesday and Saturday
- Bra: 70km Friday (famous for Slow Food)
- Canelli; 23km Tuesday and Friday
- Cairo Montenotte: 42 km Thursday
- Ceva: 73 km Wednesday
- Cuneo: 102 km Saturday
- Nizza Monferrato: 19km Friday
- Noli: 72 km Thursday (known for fresh fish)
- Ovada: 25 km Wednesday and Saturday
- Sassello: 26 km Wednesday
- Savona: 52 km Saturday and Monday
- Turijn: 105 km Daily on Piazza della Repubblica
Farmers’ Markets
- Acqui Terme: 8 km Friday (Mercato Contadini)
- Alessandria: 45 km Wednesday on Piazza della Libertà
- Alba: 59km Saturday
- Asti: 46km Saturday
- Cairo Montenotte: 42 km Every second Saturday of the month (Mercato della Terra)
- Ceva: 73 km Wednesday
- Cuneo: 102 km Saturday
- Nizza Monferrato: 19 km Second Saturday of the month (Organic Market)
- Ovada: 25 km Wednesday and Saturday
Antique Markets
- Acqui Terme: 8 km Every fourth Sunday of the month
- Alessandria; 45 km First Sunday of every month (except August) on Piazza Garibaldi
- Asti: 46 km Every fourthe Sunday of the month
- Cairo Montenotte: 42 km Every third Sunday of the month
- Nizza Monferrato: 19 km Every third Sunday of the month
- Ovada: 25 km During Italian public holidays
- Turijn: The Balon Antique & Flea Market takes place every Saturday in the Aurora district. On the second Sunday of each month, it expands into the Grande Balon. Both markets are open all day.
Special Events
- Alba: 59km International White Truffle Fair (Il Mercato Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco) – Mid-October to the end of November, especially on weekends
- Cuneo: 102 km Fiera Nazionale del Marrone (National Chestnut Fair) – 16–18 October 2026
- Bra: 73 km CHEESE (Slow Food Festival) – September (official dates to be announced)
- Nizza Monferrato: 19 km Giro del Nizza – Wine estate tour, 19 and 26 April 2026
- Nizza Monferrato: 19 km Nizza è Barbera – Gastronomy, wine, market stalls, music, and entertainment, 9 May 2026
- Agliano Terme: 29 km Barbera Fish Festival – 11–13 October 2026
More events and local festivities will be added soon.
