AgriMemorie

AgriMemorie: Celebrating rural heritage at the Fondazione Marazzato

AgriMemorie is an event dedicated by the Fondazione Marazzato to the agricultural world and the history of its mechanization, from its early beginnings to modern times. The festival takes place at the Foundation's showroom in Stroppiana, located along the SP31 in the Monferrato region, right in the heart of the rice paddies in the province of Vercelli, Eastern Piedmont. Originally launched as the first Open House event entirely focused on vintage tractors, AgriMemorie combines exhibitions, educational outreach, and popular festivities into a single spring weekend.

Over one hundred vintage tractors on display

The heart of the event is the exhibition of over one hundred agricultural vehicles from every era: steam traction engines, and tractors from brands like Case, Orsi, Fiat, Landini, John Deere, Ferguson, Deutz, and Porsche, all telling the story of over a century of agricultural mechanical evolution. Alongside these steel giants, visitors will find scale models, including steam and combustion-powered wooden and metal replicas, as well as thematic art and photography exhibitions.

Conferences, demonstrations, and the Risotto Academy

The program alternates between cultural insights and live action. The mornings host conferences covering the history of 20th-century agricultural mechanics and a session dedicated to women in agriculture and female leadership. In the afternoon, the schedule features a literary meeting on agricultural themes and the Risotto Academy, which includes rice-husking demonstrations, workshops with a rice sommelier, and show-cooking sessions dedicated to risotto, the gastronomic symbol of the Vercelli rice fields.

• Plowing demonstrations with vintage machinery by the Cavalli d'Acciaio association
• The Parade of Giants, a tractor parade with a public competition for the best-maintained vehicle
• Ranch area with pony and horse rides and dog training exhibitions
• Food court and kids' area to enjoy the day as a family

A weekend of history, culture, and fun

AgriMemorie is much more than a machinery show: it is a journey into the rural civilization of Piedmont, exploring the memory of field labor, rice paddy traditions, and a passion for historic vehicles. The Fondazione Marazzato, guardian of one of Italy's most important collections of vintage vehicles, opens its gates in Stroppiana to welcome enthusiasts, families, and the curious in a festive atmosphere that celebrates the agricultural roots of the Vercelli territory.