Agnolotto d'la Vila and Villuccio Festival

A village festival in the heart of the Saluzzo area

The Agnolotto d'la Vila and Villuccio Festival is one of the most beloved events in the Villa di Verzuolo hamlet, located in the municipality of Verzuolo, in the province of Cuneo, on the edge of the Piedmontese Saluzzo area. Organized with passion by the Pro Loco of Villa di Verzuolo, the event brings the village gathered around the Castle of Verzuolo and the ancient parish churches to life for several days, turning the entire community into one large, spread-out dining table across courtyards, squares, and alleys.

The two stars: agnolotto and villuccio

The heart of the festival lies in two iconic local preparations. The agnolotto d'la Vila is born from a jealously guarded recipe, refined by local gastronomy and the village market: a stuffed pasta that tells the story of Piedmontese peasant cooking. Alongside it, the villuccio, a sweet treat reinterpreted by the hamlet's bakers, completes the tasting journey. These two symbols are accompanied by mixed cold cuts, meat main courses, and wines from the Cuneo hills.

Music, culture, and Castle tours

The festival is about more than just food. The evenings feature live concerts, traveling jazz festivals between churches and courtyards, folk dancing, and popular music. Guided tours of the Castle of Verzuolo and the ancient parish churches are also organized, with special openings that allow visitors to discover the village's historical heritage. Conferences and meetings dedicated to tourism and local development enrich the program.

Camina e Mangia: the gourmet novelty

Among the most recent additions is «Camina e Mangia a la Vila ed Versol», a gourmet walk with multiple stops through the village, designed to enjoy traditional dishes while strolling through the beauty of the hamlet, in collaboration with local businesses and associations. A free shuttle service connects the Piazza Willy Burgo parking lot to the castle entrance throughout the festival.

A community celebration in Piedmont

The Agnolotto d'la Vila and Villuccio Festival represents a living example of the Piedmontese festival tradition: an event built by the volunteer work of the Pro Loco, capable of uniting various local entities around good food, music, and culture. For those visiting the province of Cuneo and the Saluzzo area, it is the ideal opportunity to discover an authentic village and its most genuine flavors.