Ascension Patronal Festival
Ten days of tradition, sports, and Canavese flavors in Baldissero
About Ascension Festival
The most heartfelt festival in Baldissero Canavese
The Ascension Patronal Festival is the heart of community life in Baldissero Canavese, a small town in the Province of Turin nestled among the hills of the Canavese region in Piedmont. For nearly half a century, every spring, the village transforms for ten days into a major gathering point: families, local conscripts, former residents returning for the occasion, and curious visitors from the surrounding areas all meet at the famous food pavilion, the true symbol of the event.
The food pavilion, the soul of the festival
The food pavilion is the beating heart of the festival: entirely managed by Pro Loco volunteers, it offers a complete menu ranging from appetizers to desserts, including main courses, grilled meats, selected wines, and beers. Among the most beloved local specialties are the Monti Pelati peppers, grilled meats, French fries, spaghetti with bagna caöda, and the traditional fried fish. It is here that you can experience the most genuine spirit of a Piedmontese village festival, made of simple flavors and conviviality.
Between music, sports, and tradition
Beyond the dining, the program weaves together dance evenings with orchestras and bands, disco nights with DJ sets, an international sports day, and classic local traditions. Not to be missed are the conscripts' gathering—the event that brings together people born in years ending with the same digit—and the special opening of the Vespiolla Chapel, a jewel featuring medieval frescoes that tells the religious and artistic history of the village. For the little ones, the funfair completes the festive atmosphere.
A tradition that spans generations
The Ascension Festival has its roots in the village's patronal devotion and has established itself over the years as the defining identity event of Baldissero Canavese. In 2026, the event celebrates a special milestone: the fiftieth anniversary of the food pavilion, a symbol of the voluntary commitment that has kept the festival alive for generations. It is an opportunity to discover the hospitality of the Canavese region and the authenticity of a community that, year after year, renews the pleasure of being together.
Ascension Festival — edition 2026
50 years of the food pavilion
The 2026 edition of the Ascension Festival in Baldissero Canavese celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the food pavilion, the heart of the event. Ten days of programming, from May 29 to June 7, combined tradition, taste, and fun, with the pavilion managed by Pro Loco volunteers open for lunches and dinners.
Among the most popular events: the international sports day, the conscripts' gathering, dance evenings with orchestras and bands, disco nights with DJ sets, and the special opening of the Vespiolla Chapel with its historic frescoes. The funfair and the Canavese specialties served at the pavilion were, as always, unmissable.
Programme Ascension Festival 2026
Saturday, May 30
- International sports day: football match with Polish guests from Korona Góra Ropczycka
- "Good Old Times" disco night with Energia Discoteca Mobile
Sunday, May 31
- Conscripts' gathering: special invitation to all those born in years ending in 6
- Dance evening with Franco & la Band Italiana
Monday, June 1
- Dance evening with Lorenzo Project Band
Wednesday, June 3 and Thursday, June 4
- Gastronomic evenings with grilled meats and traditional fried fish
Friday, June 5
- Disco night with Disco Vintage DJ Set
Saturday, June 6
- Dance evening with the Kiss orchestra
Sunday, June 7
- UISP Veterans Cup Finals
- Special opening of the Vespiolla Chapel with historic frescoes
Throughout the festival: food pavilion (weekdays from 8:00 PM, Saturday from 7:00 PM, Sundays and holidays lunch from 12:15 PM and dinner from 7:00 PM) and funfair.
Highlights Ascension Festival 2026
Prices Ascension Festival 2026
Practical information — Ascension Festival
How to get there
Baldissero Canavese is located in the Canavese area, in the Province of Turin. By car from Turin, take the SP460 towards Cuorgnè/Castellamonte (about 45 minutes). The most convenient train stations are Castellamonte or Rivarolo Canavese, from which you can continue by car or local bus.
Food pavilion - opening hours
On weekdays, the pavilion opens at 8:00 PM; on Saturdays at 7:00 PM; on Sundays and holidays, it is possible to have lunch starting at 12:15 PM and dinner from 7:00 PM. For menus and reservations, it is recommended to contact the Pro Loco.
Contacts
Pro Loco Tourist Association of Baldissero Canavese - Piazza Unità d'Italia 3, 10080 Baldissero Canavese (TO). Phone +39 377 9687486, email [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Ascension Festival
Padiglione gastronomico - Piazza Unità d'Italia
Piazza Unità d'Italia 3, 10080 Baldissero Canavese