Candiolo Porchetta Festival
The gastronomic highlight of the Saint John the Baptist patronal feast
About Porchetta Festival
The patron saint festival
The Candiolo Porchetta Festival is the major gastronomic event that marks the annual patronal feast of Saint John the Baptist, celebrated on June 24th as the protector of this town in the southern outskirts of Turin. For over twenty years, this gathering has been a beating heart of the so-called Giugno Candiolese, a series of events the town dedicates to its patron saint during the most festive month of the year.
Who organizes it
It is curated by the Gruppo Amici Asilo Villa di Montpascal, a volunteer association deeply rooted in the life of Candiolo. The festival is more than just a local fair: it is an act of solidarity, as the proceeds from the evening have always supported the activities of the local nursery school. It is this blend of fine food and community commitment that makes it so dear to the people of Candiolo.
What to eat
The undisputed star is, of course, the porchetta, slow-roasted and served hot in the most genuine spirit of tradition. Alongside it, you will find locally sourced products and typical dishes of Piedmontese cuisine, to be enjoyed at the outdoor tables set up in Piazza Sella, in front of the Saint John the Baptist parish church. The atmosphere is that of a true village festival: friendly, convivial, and suitable for all ages.
The context: the Giugno Candiolese
The Porchetta Festival is part of a broader calendar of celebrations that, for the people of Candiolo, makes June a month dedicated to festivities. Between religious celebrations, social gatherings, and municipal initiatives, the town rallies around its patron saint. For those visiting the Province of Turin and Piedmont, it is the perfect opportunity to discover an authentic festival, far from the tourist trails and close to the roots of a community.
Why it's worth it
- Porchetta cooked according to tradition, in the genuine setting of a patronal feast.
- An evening outdoors in the center of Candiolo, in Piazza Sella.
- A charitable event: proceeds support the local nursery school.
- The chance to experience the Giugno Candiolese and the celebrations for Saint John the Baptist.
Porchetta Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Porchetta Festival is confirmed for Wednesday, June 24, 2026, coinciding with the patronal feast of Saint John the Baptist. The event, following a tradition of over twenty years, takes place in Piazza Sella in Candiolo (TO) and is organized by the Gruppo Amici Asilo Villa di Montpascal.
The evening revolves around traditionally roasted porchetta, accompanied by locally sourced products and specialties of Piedmontese cuisine, served at outdoor tables in the town center.
Programme Porchetta Festival 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published by the organizers in the weeks leading up to the event, on the channels of the Municipality of Candiolo and the Gruppo Amici Asilo Villa di Montpascal.
Typical structure of the evening, as in past editions:
- Evening opening of the food stalls in Piazza Sella.
- Service of porchetta cooked according to tradition, with locally sourced products and Piedmontese cuisine dishes.
- Convivial moment at the outdoor tables, as part of the celebrations for the patron saint Saint John the Baptist.
Highlights Porchetta Festival 2026
Traditional porchetta served in Piazza Sella on the evening of the patron saint Saint John the Baptist, in a charitable event supporting the local nursery school.
Prices Porchetta Festival 2026
Practical information — Porchetta Festival
Where
Piazza Sella, in the center of Candiolo (TO), in front of the Saint John the Baptist parish church.
When
During the patronal feast of Saint John the Baptist, on June 24th, in the evening.
How to get there
By car: Candiolo is located along the SP143, about 15 km south of Turin, easily accessible from the Turin ring road. By train: the Candiolo station is served by the SFM2 line of the Turin Metropolitan Railway Service.
Good to know
Admission to the evening is free; you pay for what you consume at the food stalls. It is advisable to arrive a little early to secure a seat at the tables.
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Where does it take place — Porchetta Festival
Piazza Sella
Piazza Sella, 10060 Candiolo