Expongo of Garzigliana
The craft and local produce fair of the Pinerolese area, celebrating wild herbs and the scent of acacia
About Expongo
A fair in the heart of the Pinerolese
Expongo is the flagship event of Garzigliana, a village of a few hundred inhabitants set along the Chisone stream in the Province of Turin, deep in the Pinerolese area. Created to promote local craftsmanship and produce, the fair is organized by the Pro Loco of Garzigliana with the patronage of the Municipality. Every spring, it takes over Piazza Vittorio Veneto and Piazza Giovanni Paolo II, turning the town center into a vibrant open-air market.
Stalls, wild herbs, and the scent of acacia
The heart of Expongo is its exhibition section: about sixty stalls featuring artisans, hobbyists, and producers offering handmade goods, creative crafts, and gastronomic specialties. The common thread is a deep connection with nature and the season: the stars of the show are wild herbs and acacia, which is used to make the famous fragrant fritters served throughout the day. Visitors can also enjoy seed and plant swaps, as well as stalls dedicated to the typical products of rural Piedmont.
The day's program
The festive Sunday begins early in the morning and continues until the afternoon with a packed schedule of activities:
- Opening of artisan and hobbyist stalls and a vintage and sports car rally;
- Holy Mass and guided tours of the Church of Santi Benedetto e Donato;
- A guided walk with an expert to discover wild herbs and their culinary uses;
- Workshops, street games for children, and circus performances;
- A convivial lunch at the Pro Loco headquarters;
- Nature-themed conferences in the afternoon;
- Children's theater and live readings to close the day.
A community celebration
Beyond the market aspect, Expongo is, above all, a meeting point for the residents of Garzigliana and neighboring towns. The botanical walk, shows, and children's workshops make it a family-friendly event, while the vintage car rally attracts enthusiasts from across the Pinerolese. It is a day that captures the identity of a small Piedmontese town and its authentic relationship with the land, traditions, and the rhythms of the countryside.
When it takes place
Expongo is traditionally held on a spring Sunday between April and May. Admission to the fair is free, and the event takes place in the squares and streets of Garzigliana's town center.
Expongo — edition 2026
Settima edizione - 12 aprile 2026
La settima edizione di Expongo si è tenuta domenica 12 aprile 2026 nel centro di Garzigliana. La giornata è iniziata alle 9 con l'apertura degli stand di artigiani e hobbisti, dedicati in particolare alle erbe spontanee e all'acacia, e con il raduno di auto storiche e sportive in piazza Vittorio Veneto e piazza Giovanni Paolo II.
In parallelo si sono svolti i giochi di strada "Il Paese dei Balocchi" e la visita guidata alla Chiesa dei Santi Benedetto e Donato. Alle 10 la Santa Messa, una passeggiata con un esperto per riconoscere le erbe spontanee e i loro usi in cucina e un laboratorio di performance circensi. Dopo il pranzo presso la Pro Loco, alle 15 la conferenza "EM, Microrganismi Effettivi" e alle 16 il teatro per ragazzi "Ramingar" con letture sui miti e l'origine delle erbe, a cura del Teatro Blu di Buriasco.
Programme Expongo 2026
- ore 9 - apertura stand artigiani e hobbisti; raduno auto storiche e sportive (piazza Vittorio Veneto e piazza Giovanni Paolo II); giochi di strada "Il Paese dei Balocchi"; visita guidata alla Chiesa dei Santi Benedetto e Donato
- ore 10 - Santa Messa; passeggiata con esperto sulle erbe spontanee; laboratorio di performance circensi
- pranzo presso la sede della Pro Loco
- ore 15 - conferenza "EM, Microrganismi Effettivi: i migliori alleati in tutti i campi"
- ore 16 - teatro ragazzi "Ramingar" e letture "Miti e origine delle erbe" con il Teatro Blu di Buriasco
Highlights Expongo 2026
- Circa 60 stand di artigiani, hobbisti ed espositori di prodotti tipici
- Raduno di auto storiche e sportive
- Passeggiata guidata alla scoperta delle erbe spontanee
- Distribuzione delle frittelle di acacia
- Laboratori, giochi e teatro per i bambini
Prices Expongo 2026
Practical information — Expongo
Getting there
Garzigliana is located in the Pinerolese area, in the Province of Turin. It is easily accessible by car from Pinerolo and Turin via local provincial roads; during the fair, the town center is pedestrianized. The most convenient train station is Pinerolo, from where you can continue by car or local transport.
Admission and hours
Admission is free. Stalls open in the morning (around 9:00 AM) and the event continues throughout the day. A lunch is organized at the Pro Loco headquarters.
Contacts
Municipality of Garzigliana, Piazza Vittorio Veneto 1 - tel. +39 0121 341107. For car rally bookings: +39 338 7676701.
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Where does it take place — Expongo
Piazza Vittorio Veneto e Piazza Giovanni Paolo II