Craftsmanship Exhibition «Between Air, Earth, Water and Fire»
The grand celebration of ancient trades in the heart of the Canavese region
About Bosconero Craftsmanship Exhibition
A celebration of handmade work
The «Between Air, Earth, Water and Fire» Craftsmanship Exhibition is the flagship event of Bosconero, a lively town in the Canavese area in the province of Turin, in the heart of Piedmont. Reaching its nineteenth edition in 2026, the exhibition transforms the entire village for three days into a large open-air workshop, brought to life by sounds, colors, flavors, and ancient knowledge. With an average of around 20,000 visitors, it is confirmed as one of the most important events in Piedmont in the sector of craftsmanship and ancient trades.
The four elements and thematic workshops
The title «Between Air, Earth, Water and Fire» evokes the four natural elements that have always accompanied the artisan's work. The exhibition is organized around thematic workshops dedicated to sound, flavors, and sculpture, offering a multi-sensory immersion into the world of handmade goods. On Sunday, the main day, the town streets host over 170 exhibitors from Piedmont, Aosta Valley, Liguria, Lombardy, Tuscany, and Emilia-Romagna, featuring artisanal creations, local products, and live demonstrations.
Art, nature, and ancient trades
Alongside the stands, there is the Art and Nature section, with nursery gardeners, organic producers, and green building proposals, as well as the unmissable exhibition of vintage tractors and agricultural machinery that tells the story of the rural tradition of the Canavese. There is no shortage of entertainment and equestrian performances designed for children, tasting stalls, and shops open with extended hours.
Performances, culture, and inclusion
- Friday: cultural opening at the civic theater with book presentations and literary meetings.
- Saturday: street food along the streets, street artists, thematic hands-on workshops, clown shows, and a strong focus on inclusion with integrated theater companies and bands composed of musicians with disabilities.
- Sunday: the great craft market fair with workshops, exhibitions, and entertainment for the whole family.
The event is organized by the Municipality of Bosconero together with the Associazione Pandorama APS and with the support of CNA, under the patronage of the Piedmont Region and the Metropolitan City of Turin. Admission is completely free.
Bosconero Craftsmanship Exhibition — edition 2026
Edizione 2026: tre giorni da record
La diciannovesima edizione della Mostra dell'Artigianato di Bosconero si è articolata su tre giornate. Venerdì 15 maggio, alle 21:00 al teatro civico, l'apertura culturale con la presentazione del libro «Aria Forte» dello scultore Marco Rolando. Sabato 16 maggio le vie del paese si sono animate con street food, artisti di strada, dieci laboratori manuali a tema «Terra» sotto i gazebo, lo spettacolo del gruppo Alfred Clown e momenti dedicati all'inclusione con la compagnia integrata Metafora e la band Purple Haze. Domenica 17 maggio la grande fiera-mercato con oltre 170 espositori, i cantieri tematici di suono, sapori e scultura, la sezione Arte e Natura, l'esposizione di trattori d'epoca ed esibizioni equestri per bambini. Ingresso gratuito.
Programme Bosconero Craftsmanship Exhibition 2026
Programma 2026
- Venerdì 15 maggio, ore 21:00 - Teatro civico: presentazione del libro «Aria Forte» dello scultore Marco Rolando.
- Sabato 16 maggio, ore 16:00 - Gruppo Alfred Clown; street food e artisti di strada; dieci laboratori manuali a tema «Terra»; mini conferenze per giovani volontari.
- Sabato 16 maggio, ore 18:00 - Spettacolo della compagnia integrata Metafora e concerto della band Purple Haze.
- Sabato 16 maggio, ore 21:30 - Spettacolo di clown professionisti in piazza.
- Domenica 17 maggio - Fiera-mercato con oltre 170 espositori, cantieri tematici (suono, sapori, scultura), sezione Arte e Natura, esposizione trattori d'epoca ed esibizioni equestri.
Highlights Bosconero Craftsmanship Exhibition 2026
- Oltre 170 espositori da Piemonte, Valle d'Aosta, Liguria, Lombardia, Toscana ed Emilia-Romagna
- Cantieri tematici dedicati a suono, sapori e scultura
- Presentazione del libro «Aria Forte» di Marco Rolando
- Spettacoli inclusivi con la compagnia Metafora e la band Purple Haze
- Esposizione di trattori d'epoca ed esibizioni equestri per i bambini
Prices Bosconero Craftsmanship Exhibition 2026
Practical information — Bosconero Craftsmanship Exhibition
How to get there
Bosconero is located in the Canavese area, about 30 km north of Turin. By car, it can be reached from the A5 Turin-Aosta motorway (San Giorgio Canavese exit) or from the SP460. By train, the reference station is the one on the Turin-Rivarolo line (SFM1 metropolitan railway service).
Admission and hours
Admission is completely free. The event typically takes place from Friday to Sunday in the second half of May, with Sunday being the main day of the market fair from morning to evening.
Information
Municipality of Bosconero, Piazza Martiri della Libertà 1. Tel. +39 011 9889616 - 011 9889372. Email [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Bosconero Craftsmanship Exhibition
Centro storico di Bosconero
Piazza Martiri della Libertà 1, 10080 Bosconero