Autumn Festival
A celebration of Galliate's flavors and farming heritage, set against the backdrop of the Sforza Castle.
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date
This edition has not been confirmed by the organiser to date. We recommend checking before going.
About Autumn Festival Galliate
A festival dedicated to the land and traditions of Galliate
The Autumn Festival is one of the most cherished events in Galliate: a day that celebrates rural culture and the typical products of the Novara plains. It takes place in Galliate, in the province of Novara (Piedmont), within the evocative setting of Piazza Vittorio Veneto, right in front of the imposing Sforza Castle, a 15th-century fortress now transformed into the city's cultural hub.
Markets, zero-mile products, and rural traditions
From the morning, the square comes alive with traditional markets and the sale of zero-mile agricultural products, a direct expression of the local farmers' hard work. The heart of the event is the rediscovery of the rural world: the display of antique farm equipment and the re-enactment of the traditional corn shelling, gestures of the past that tell the story of field life in the Ticino West area.
There is also ample space for local winemaking traditions, with an exhibition of Galliate winemakers and wine tastings from the region.
The flavors of the Novara autumn
The most anticipated moment is the serving of paniscia, the creamy dish that symbolizes Novara cuisine, accompanied by salamelle sausages. There is no shortage of roasted chestnuts, mulled wine, and typical sweets, including the Gramolino, a signature pastry of Galliate. It is the perfect opportunity to savor the authentic gastronomy of the Piedmontese peasant tradition.
Music, folklore, and popular games
The day is also marked by music and entertainment: the concert by the local marching band and, in the afternoon, the performance by the Manghin e Manghina folk group, guardians of Galliate's popular traditions. For children and families, traditional popular games are set up, such as the St. Patrick's well and the frog game, alongside bouncy castles.
A free event for everyone
Organized by the Associazione Rione Bornate with the patronage of the Municipality of Galliate and the A.T.L. of the Province of Novara, the Autumn Festival is a free-entry event designed to bring the community together and introduce visitors to the rural and gastronomic identity of this corner of Piedmont.
Autumn Festival Galliate — edition 2026
For the 2026 edition, the Galliate Autumn Festival will take place on a Sunday in October in Piazza Vittorio Veneto, in front of the Sforza Castle. The exact date and the full program will be confirmed by the Associazione Rione Bornate and the Pro Loco in the weeks preceding the event.
Based on previous editions, the day includes a morning opening with typical markets and the sale of zero-mile agricultural products, an exhibition of antique farm equipment with the re-enactment of corn shelling, a showcase of Galliate winemakers with local wine tastings, the serving of paniscia and sausages at noon, roasted chestnuts, mulled wine, and an afternoon performance by the folk group. It is recommended to check the date and details with the organizers.
Programme Autumn Festival Galliate 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the organizers in the weeks leading up to the event.
Based on past editions, the day typically unfolds as follows:
- 9:00 AM — Opening with typical markets and sale of zero-mile agricultural products; display of antique farm equipment and corn shelling re-enactment; Galliate winemakers' exhibition and local wine tasting.
- 10:30 AM — Concert by the local marching band.
- 12:00 PM — Serving of paniscia and sausages; roasted chestnuts, mulled wine, and typical sweets.
- 3:00 PM — Performance by the Manghin e Manghina folk group.
- Throughout the day — Popular games (St. Patrick's well, frog game) and bouncy castles for children.
Highlights Autumn Festival Galliate 2026
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Practical information — Autumn Festival Galliate
Where
Piazza Vittorio Veneto, in front of the Sforza Castle, 28066 Galliate (NO). In case of bad weather, the event will take place inside the Sforza Castle.
When
One Sunday in October, from 9:00 AM until the afternoon.
How to get there
By car: Galliate is a few kilometers from Novara, accessible via the A4 motorway (Novara Est exit) and the A26. By train: Galliate station on the Novara–Domodossola line, or Novara station with a connecting bus.
Costs
Free entry. Paniscia and sausages are available at noon (booking with the organizers is recommended).
Contacts
Pro Loco Galliate, Via G. Mameli 16 — tel. +39 0321 864764.
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Where does it take place — Autumn Festival Galliate
Piazza Vittorio Veneto (davanti al Castello Sforzesco Visconteo)
Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 28066 Galliate