Dolce Fiore
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Local produce Chocolate

Dolce Fiore

The traditional spring festival of flowers, plants, and sweets in the heart of San Maurizio Canavese

San Maurizio Canavese — Torino (201)
Dates 12 Apr โ€” 12 Apr 2026
Location San Maurizio Canavese (201)
Prices Free
Status Finished

About Dolce Fiore

Dolce Fiore is the traditional spring festival held in San Maurizio Canavese, located in the heart of the Canavese area near Turin. For an entire day, the historic town center comes alive with stalls selling flowers, plants, and gardening supplies, alongside a tempting array of sweets, chocolate, cotton candy, and themed novelties. Featuring street performers, stilt walkers, guided tours of historic churches, and the ceremonial cutting of a giant cake in the municipal gardens, this event is a true celebration of spring for families and visitors alike, organized by the local municipality.

Dolce Fiore: Spring in the heart of the Canavese

Dolce Fiore is the spring festival that brings the center of San Maurizio Canavese to life every year. Located in the Metropolitan City of Turin at the gateway to the Canavese region in Piedmont, this event is organized by the Municipality of San Maurizio Canavese. It perfectly blends two icons of the season: flowers and sweets. This unique combination has made it one of the most beloved and anticipated events in the local spring calendar.

Stalls, flowers, and treats in the town center

From morning until evening, the town center transforms into a vibrant open-air market. Stalls showcase a wide variety of flowers, plants, and gardening products, alongside every kind of sweet imaginable: candies, chocolate, cotton candy, and other gourmet treats, as well as themed curiosities. It is the perfect opportunity to pick up your first seasonal plants and indulge in a few sweet treats while strolling through the market.

Entertainment, art, and heritage

The day is enriched by numerous side events designed for both adults and children:

  • Street entertainment featuring jugglers and stilt walkers roaming the town center;
  • Special openings and guided tours of the Antica Chiesa Plebana and the San Rocco chapel, exploring local art, history, and faith;
  • Activities and surprises for children and families;
  • Showcases highlighting local businesses and producers.

The giant cake cutting

The sweetest and most symbolic moment of the festival is the cake cutting: in the afternoon, in the town hall gardens, a massive cake prepared by local pastry chefs is shared with all attendees. It is a gesture that perfectly captures the convivial and festive spirit of Dolce Fiore.

San Maurizio Canavese and its surroundings

Strategically located between Turin and the Canavese valleys, San Maurizio Canavese preserves a rich historical and religious heritage, starting with the Antica Chiesa Plebana. Dolce Fiore is the perfect occasion not only to celebrate but also to discover the village, its traditions, and the warm hospitality of this corner of Piedmont.

Dolce Fiore โ€” edition 2026

The 2026 edition of Dolce Fiore took place on Sunday, April 12, from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM, in the center of San Maurizio Canavese. A festive day featuring flower, plant, and sweet stalls, street entertainment, guided tours of historic churches, and the traditional cake cutting in the town hall gardens.

The 2026 edition of Dolce Fiore was held on Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM in the center of San Maurizio Canavese.

Throughout the day, stalls offered flowers, plants, gardening supplies, sweets, chocolate, and themed novelties. Street entertainment was provided by ASD Kaboom Act, with jugglers and stilt walkers roaming the town streets.

The Antica Chiesa Plebana and the San Rocco chapel were open from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM for guided tours. At 4:00 PM, the traditional cake cutting took place in the town hall gardens, featuring a cake prepared by local pastry chefs.

Programme Dolce Fiore 2026

  • 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM: Stalls with flowers, plants, gardening supplies, and sweets in the town center
  • From morning: Street entertainment with jugglers and stilt walkers (ASD Kaboom Act)
  • 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Openings and guided tours of the Antica Chiesa Plebana and the San Rocco chapel
  • 4:00 PM: Cake cutting in the town hall gardens

Highlights Dolce Fiore 2026

Street entertainment with jugglers and stilt walkers, guided tours of the Antica Chiesa Plebana and the San Rocco chapel, and the giant cake cutting in the municipal gardens at 4:00 PM.

Prices Dolce Fiore 2026

Free admission.

Practical information — Dolce Fiore

When

The festival takes place in spring, typically in the second half of April, with continuous hours from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Admission is free.

How to get there

By car: San Maurizio Canavese is easily accessible from Turin via the SP13/SP267, in about 25-30 minutes. By train: the Ciriรจ station, on the Turin-Ceres line, is just a few kilometers away. By plane: Turin-Caselle Airport is located just a few kilometers from the town.

Information

Municipality of San Maurizio Canavese, phone +39 011 9263288, email [email protected].

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Centro storico

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Dolce Fiore in brief

Gastronomy Local produce Chocolate Garden Botany Folk traditions Folklore Family Crafts Outdoor Free Torino

History of Dolce Fiore