Canelli Grape Harvest Festival
Two days of music, tradition, and local flavors celebrating the harvest in the capital of sparkling wine
About Grape Harvest Festival
The festival celebrating the harvest in Canelli
The Grape Harvest Festival is the autumn event where Canelli, in the heart of the Asti province and Piedmont's wine country, celebrates the end of the harvest in the hills. Launched in 2025 and promoted by the Municipality in collaboration with local associations, the event transforms Piazza Cavour and the streets of the center into a grand stage dedicated to wine, farming traditions, and local flavors.
Canelli, the capital of sparkling wine
Canelli is universally recognized as the sparkling wine capital par excellence: here, in the deep historic cellars carved into the tuff, the famous Piedmontese sparkling wine has been produced for generations. During the festival, this atmosphere is brought to life through guided tours of the historic cellars—including Bosca, Contratto, and Amerio—and tastings coordinated by the Regional Enoteca, allowing visitors to discover the oenological heritage of the Canelli hills up close.
Music, dance, and folk traditions
The program weaves together musical performances and folk dances with the most authentic rituals of Piedmontese peasant culture. Highlights include performances by the Canelli City Wind Orchestra, dance groups, country dancing, and the traditional cantè j'euv, ancient local folk songs. Evenings light up with music and dancing under the stars, creating a festive atmosphere that brings all generations together.
Local flavors
The food and wine stalls, run by the Pro Loco and local associations, offer typical products from the hills: local wines, Piedmontese culinary specialties, and the essential merenda sinoira, the traditional convivial late-afternoon snack. The experience is rounded out by demonstrations of ancient crafts, handmade embroidery, and creative, harvest-themed workshops designed for children.
An event for the whole family
With outdoor readings, wooden games for children, pop-up exhibitions, and guided tours, the Grape Harvest Festival is an event designed for all ages. It is the perfect opportunity to experience the Piedmontese autumn and immerse yourself in the identity of a community deeply connected to its land and its vines.
Grape Harvest Festival — edition 2026
Grape Harvest Festival 2026: the second edition
Following its 2025 debut, the Grape Harvest Festival returns to Canelli from September 18 to 20, 2026, expanding to three days. The dates are confirmed by the official municipal events calendar.
The event continues in the spirit of the first edition: Piazza Cavour and the historic center will host musical performances, folk dances, food and wine stalls with local products, children's workshops, and the customary guided tours of the historic cellars of the sparkling wine capital.
The detailed 2026 program—including times, musical groups, and activities—will be published by the organizers in the weeks leading up to the festival. We recommend checking the website canellieventi.it for updates.
Programme Grape Harvest Festival 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition has not yet been published by the organizers. Based on the previous edition, the festival typically includes:
- Inauguration in Piazza Cavour with ribbon-cutting and welcome toast
- Evening musical performances and folk dances
- Guided tours of historic cellars with tastings coordinated by the Regional Enoteca
- Food and wine stalls with local products
- Creative harvest-themed workshops and activities for children
- Demonstrations of ancient crafts
The calendar with times, locations, and artists will be announced in the weeks leading up to the event on the official website canellieventi.it.
Highlights Grape Harvest Festival 2026
Three days of celebration in the heart of the sparkling wine capital of Canelli: music, folk dancing, sparkling wine tastings, historic cellar tours, and the flavors of the Piedmontese autumn.
Prices Grape Harvest Festival 2026
Practical information — Grape Harvest Festival
Location
The heart of the festival is Piazza Cavour, in the center of Canelli (AT). Stalls, performances, and markets are spread throughout the adjacent streets and squares of the historic center.
How to get there
By car: Canelli can be reached via the A33 Asti-Cuneo motorway (exits towards the Asti area) and the provincial roads connecting Asti, Nizza Monferrato, and Acqui Terme.
By train: The Canelli station is located on the Asti-Acqui Terme-Genoa line.
Tours and tastings
Guided tours of the historic cellars depart from Piazza Cavour. For information and reservations: Enoteca Regionale di Canelli, tel. +39 0141 822640.
Contacts
Municipality of Canelli - Events Office, tel. +39 0141 820237, [email protected]. Program updates are available at canellieventi.it and on social media channels @visitcanel.
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Where does it take place — Grape Harvest Festival
Piazza Cavour
Piazza Cavour, 14053 Canelli