Fëra dij Subièt and His Majesty the Boiled Meat Festival
The historic fair of terracotta whistles and Piedmontese mixed boiled meat, in the heart of Moncalieri
About Fëra dij Subièt
A fair that spans the centuries
The Fëra dij Subièt and His Majesty the Boiled Meat is one of the most deeply rooted events in the autumn calendar of Moncalieri, a city in the Metropolitan City of Turin, Piedmont. Its origins date back to 1286, when Amadeus V of Savoy granted the city the right to hold the fair as a reward for the loyalty of its subjects; in 1344, taxes were even suspended during the days of the festival. The current name was established in 1865, when the "subièt"—the terracotta whistles, in Piedmontese—became the symbol of the fair, initially a sign of popular dissent and later a festive attraction and collector's item.
The subièt and His Majesty the Boiled Meat
The heart of the Fëra is twofold. On one hand, the terracotta whistles, an ancient Moncalieri craft product, are displayed and sold along the streets of the center and showcased in the Museo dij Subièt on Via Real Collegio, managed by the Circolo Culturale Saturnio. On the other, His Majesty the Boiled Meat, the famous Piedmontese mixed boiled meat cooked in a massive cauldron and served in the square: it is the iconic dish of the local gastronomic tradition, accompanied by traditional Savoyard sauces.
Two days of celebration in the historic center
The event takes place over a weekend in October, spanning Borgo Navile, Piazza Martiri della Libertà, and the commercial streets of the center such as Via San Martino, Via Carlo Alberto, and Via Matteotti. The program alternates between gastronomic and folkloric moments:
- Artisanal stalls and the Masters of the Subièt along the streets of the center
- The performance of the Moncalieri Philharmonic and the official inauguration at the Arco di Borgo Navile
- The extraordinary opening of the Museo dij Subièt with exhibitions dedicated to ceramic whistles
- Themed dinners celebrating Piedmontese cuisine, from bagna càuda to the gran fritto misto
A heritage of popular traditions
With its period costumes, historical groups, and re-enactments of the 18th and 19th-century Savoyard court atmosphere, the Fëra dij Subièt is much more than a food festival: it is an identity-defining event that tells seven centuries of history of Moncalieri and Piedmont, attracting thousands of visitors from across the Province of Turin every year.
Fëra dij Subièt — edition 2026
2026 Edition
The Fëra dij Subièt and His Majesty the Boiled Meat returns to Moncalieri on Saturday, October 15, and Sunday, October 16, 2026. The event enlivens the historic center with artisanal stalls, the Masters of the Subièt, the extraordinary opening of the Museo dij Subièt, and the distribution of the famous Piedmontese mixed boiled meat cooked in the square.
The detailed program for the 2026 edition, including times, themed dinners, and cultural initiatives, will be announced by the Pro Loco Moncalieri in the weeks leading up to the event. It is recommended to check the official Pro Loco channels for dinner reservations.
Programme Fëra dij Subièt 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published by the Pro Loco Moncalieri in the weeks leading up to the event. Based on recent editions, the Fëra is traditionally structured as follows:
Saturday — Borgo Navile
- Evening: themed Piedmontese cuisine dinner (e.g., bagna càuda) at Borgo Navile, by mandatory reservation
Sunday — Historic Center
- Morning: opening of artisanal stalls and the Masters of the Subièt along Via San Martino, Via Carlo Alberto, and Via Matteotti
- Performance of the Moncalieri Philharmonic and official inauguration at the Arco di Borgo Navile
- Extraordinary opening of the Museo dij Subièt (Via Real Collegio) with exhibitions of ceramic whistles
- Noon: distribution of His Majesty the Boiled Meat, the mixed boiled meat cooked in the large cauldron, in Piazza Martiri della Libertà
- Evening: themed dinner (e.g., Piedmontese gran fritto misto), by mandatory reservation
Final names and times will be confirmed with the official 2026 program.
Highlights Fëra dij Subièt 2026
- The distribution of His Majesty the Boiled Meat, Piedmontese mixed boiled meat cooked in the square
- The stalls of terracotta whistles and the Masters of the Subièt
- The extraordinary opening of the Museo dij Subièt
- Themed Piedmontese cuisine dinners by reservation
Prices Fëra dij Subièt 2026
Practical information — Fëra dij Subièt
How to get there
Moncalieri is located at the gates of Turin. By car, take the southern Turin ring road (tangenziale sud) and exit at Moncalieri. By train, use the Moncalieri station on the Turin-Genoa line, or the GTT service from Turin. The historic center is easily accessible on foot from nearby parking areas.
When
The event is traditionally held on a weekend in mid-October, with the highlight on Sunday from morning to evening.
Dinners and reservations
The themed dinners (bagna càuda, gran fritto misto) require mandatory reservations. The distribution of the mixed boiled meat takes place in the square during the day on Sunday. For information and reservations: Pro Loco Moncalieri, tel. +39 011 6407428, [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Fëra dij Subièt
Centro storico di Moncalieri
Piazza Martiri della Libertà, 10024 Moncalieri