Bread Festival

A festival dedicated to bread in the heart of Piedmont

The Bread Festival is one of the most beloved food and wine events in Savigliano, a city in the Province of Cuneo, in lower Piedmont. Held biennially, the event brings two days entirely dedicated to artisanal bread and the craft of baking to the city's historic center, turning squares and streets into a fascinating open-air workshop. Organized by the Fondazione Ente Manifestazioni Savigliano, the festival involves bakers, millers, producers, and local trade associations.

Ovens fired up in the square

The beating heart of the event is the "Mani in Pasta!" (Hands in Dough!) area in Piazza del Popolo, where ovens are lit and artisanal bakers from the province of Cuneo take turns baking bread, focaccia, and specialties to be enjoyed and purchased while still warm. Alongside the ovens, there is an area for bakers and food and wine exhibitors, featuring mills, producers, and artisanal businesses supported by the collaboration of Coldiretti, Confartigianato, and Confagricoltura.

Tastings, show-cooking, and workshops

Beyond the sale of fresh products, the Bread Festival offers a rich schedule of activities: show-cooking with guest chefs, practical baking workshops suitable for all ages, guided tastings, and in-depth discussions on bread culture. There is also a street food & beverage area, with focaccia, farinata, sandwiches, desserts, and craft beers, allowing visitors to enjoy the festival at the table as well.

The gluten-free area

One of the distinctive features of the event is the gluten-free area, set up at the "Lorenzo Morello" Multipurpose Wing in collaboration with the Italian Celiac Association. A space with dedicated exhibitors, tastings, and conferences that makes the festival accessible even to those with celiac disease, a sign of the organizers' commitment to culinary inclusivity.

A tradition that tells the story of the territory

More than just a simple food festival, the Savigliano Bread Festival is an opportunity to rediscover a staple food of Piedmontese peasant culture and to highlight the artisanal work of bakers from the Cuneo area. With entertainment, live music, and the cheerfulness of the downtown streets, the event attracts numerous visitors from across the region each edition, confirming its status as one of the highlights that kick off the autumn season in Savigliano.