Ancient National Capon Fair of Morozzo
The historic fair dedicated to the king of the Piedmontese Christmas table
About Morozzo Capon Fair
A tradition spanning the centuries
The Ancient National Capon Fair of Morozzo is one of the most cherished Advent events in Piedmont. Every December, the village of Morozzo, in the province of Cuneo, transforms to celebrate its signature product: the Morozzo Capon, an excellence recognized in 1999 as the first Slow Food Presidium for meat in Italy. The fair has roots stretching back centuries, and following its revival after the Second World War by the local bourgeoisie, it has become a true meeting point for livestock farming, local cuisine, commerce, and art.
The king with the golden crest
The absolute star is the capon, raised using traditional methods on the farms of the Cuneo plains. Its tender meat and delicate flavor have always been the centerpiece of the Piedmontese Christmas table. During the event, breeders exhibit their finest specimens, which are judged by a panel of experts and a popular vote to award the prize for the most beautiful pairs of capons.
Two days of festivities
The fair offers a rich and varied program that involves the entire town:
- Exhibition and market of capons and poultry, the historic heart of the event
- Competitions and awards for the best pairs of capons
- Tastings and dining featuring traditional capon dishes prepared by the Pro Loco
- Markets showcasing local products, crafts, and regional food and wine
- Music, shows, and entertainment for families
A bastion of taste
Visiting the Capon Fair means discovering one of the most authentic gastronomic traditions of the Cuneo area, in a pre-Christmas atmosphere that combines flavors, culture, and community life. The event is organized by the Consortium for the Protection and Promotion of the Morozzo Capon in collaboration with the Pro Loco and local associations.
Morozzo Capon Fair — edition 2026
L'Antica Fiera Nazionale del Cappone di Morozzo torna nel weekend del 13 e 14 dicembre 2026. La manifestazione mantiene la sua formula collaudata: esposizione e concorso dei migliori capponi, mostra-mercato degli animali da cortile, stand gastronomici con piatti a base di cappone e mercatini di prodotti tipici del territorio cuneese, il tutto in un'atmosfera pre-natalizia.
Programme Morozzo Capon Fair 2026
Il programma dettagliato dell'edizione 2026 sarà annunciato dal Consorzio per la tutela e la valorizzazione del Cappone di Morozzo nelle settimane che precedono la manifestazione, come da tradizione. Sulla base delle edizioni precedenti, le due giornate prevedono l'esposizione e il concorso dei capponi, la premiazione delle migliori coppie, la ristorazione con piatti tipici a cura delle Pro Loco, i mercatini di prodotti tipici e artigianato, oltre a musica e intrattenimento per le famiglie.
Per gli aggiornamenti sul programma 2026 si rimanda al sito ufficiale e ai canali del Consorzio.
Highlights Morozzo Capon Fair 2026
- Mostra-mercato e concorso dei capponi di Morozzo
- Premiazione delle migliori coppie di capponi
- Degustazioni e pranzi a base di cappone curati dalle Pro Loco
- Mercatini di prodotti tipici e artigianato del Cuneese
Prices Morozzo Capon Fair 2026
Practical information — Morozzo Capon Fair
Getting there
Morozzo is located in the province of Cuneo, just a few kilometers from the provincial capital. By car, it can be reached via the A6 Turin-Savona motorway (Mondovì exit) or the state road to Cuneo. The nearest train station is Cuneo, which is connected by local buses.
Admission and reservations
Admission to the fair and exhibitions is generally free. For lunches and capon tastings organized by the Pro Loco, reservations are recommended (Pro Loco of Morozzo, tel. +39 333 1162880).
Contact
Consortium for the Protection and Promotion of the Morozzo Capon, Via Bongioanni 4, Morozzo (CN) — tel. +39 0171 772001 — [email protected]
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Where does it take place — Morozzo Capon Fair
Centro storico di Morozzo
Via Bongioanni 4, 12040 Morozzo