Amél'Amèl – Honey Festival

Amél'Amèl, when Sommariva del Bosco becomes the City of Bees

Amél'Amèl – Honey Festival is the grand event that brings the historic center of Sommariva del Bosco to life every September. A town in the province of Cuneo known as the "Gateway to the Roero" and considered a small capital of rare and fine honeys. For four days, the town dresses up for the occasion and becomes the "City of Bees," welcoming beekeepers, producers, experts, and curious visitors around an absolute protagonist: honey.

An event dedicated to honey and beekeeping

The festival was created to raise awareness about the world of bees and the beekeeping excellence of Piedmont, highlighting the work of beekeepers and promoting the culture of honey, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability. Along the streets and squares of the center, exhibitor stalls are set up, where it is possible to taste and purchase single-flower honeys, hive products, and local gastronomic specialties.

What the program offers

• Guided tastings of rare and single-flower honeys, paired with wines and typical products of the Roero;
• Specialist conferences dedicated to beekeeping, bee health, and the protection of biodiversity;
• Educational workshops for children and adults, to discover the work of bees up close;
• Show cooking and food and wine moments with local chefs;
• Live honey extraction, markets, street performers, live music, and evening shows.

A landmark event in Piedmont

With dozens of exhibitors from all over Italy, Amél'Amèl has established itself over the years as one of the most anticipated events on the Piedmontese food and wine calendar dedicated to honey. The event is organized by the Municipality of Sommariva del Bosco and represents an opportunity to discover not only honey but also the beauty of the Roero, a land of vineyards, castles, and farming traditions. A stroll through the stalls in the historic center is a journey into the flavors, scents, and colors of a territory that has made beekeeping a true identity.