FontanetoArteSapori
The culture and fine dining festival of Fontaneto d'Agogna
About FontanetoArteSapori
FontanetoArteSapori: where culture meets the table
In the heart of Upper Piedmont, in the town of Fontaneto d'Agogna (Novara), FontanetoArteSapori has for a quarter of a century been the event that best captures the local spirit: conviviality, volunteerism, and a deep love for the territory. Established in 2001 by the Pro Loco Fontaneto d'Agogna APS, the festival has evolved into a widespread cultural showcase that transforms the village's two main squares, Piazza Unità d'Italia and Piazza Castello, into an open-air stage every year from late May to late June.
A rare balance of art and flavor
The formula that made FontanetoArteSapori famous lies in its name: the alternation, night after night, of three distinct souls. On one hand, there are the popular gastronomic evenings—convivial and hearty, designed to bring the entire village together over traditional dishes and specialties prepared by volunteers. On the other, the cultural and theatrical evenings, mostly hosted in the evocative Piazza Castello, ranging from theater and music to author meet-and-greets and visual storytelling. Bridging these are the fine dining evenings, dedicated to sophisticated pairings of wines and premium local products.
The 2026 Silver Anniversary
The 2026 edition is special: the 25th, or "silver wedding," marks a milestone celebrating twenty-five years of volunteer dedication and community participation. The festival kicks off on Saturday, May 30th, with the concert Waiting for ArteSapori: The Village – Fontaneto in Music, before moving into full swing from June 6th to 27th with the main program.
A local network of collaboration
FontanetoArteSapori is organized by the Pro Loco with the patronage of the Municipality of Fontaneto d'Agogna and the support of the ATL Terre dell'Alto Piemonte, alongside numerous local partners, from the Confraternity of Wine Friends to local producer associations, volunteer firefighters, the Slow Food chapter, and the UNPLI. The festival also maintains a strong commitment to charity, supporting projects for youth and people with disabilities.
FontanetoArteSapori — edition 2026
For its twenty-five years, FontanetoArteSapori offers a rich and varied calendar, opening with a concert event and continuing with a well-curated alternation of gastronomic evenings, cultural appointments, and fine dining dinners dedicated to local wines and products.
The event is organized by the Pro Loco Fontaneto d'Agogna APS with the patronage of the Municipality and the support of the ATL Terre dell'Alto Piemonte.
Programme FontanetoArteSapori 2026
Saturday, May 30 — Inauguration
- 9:00 PM, Piazza Castello — Waiting for ArteSapori: The Village – Fontaneto in Music, a concert-show telling the history of the village through music.
Friday, June 6 — Popular Evening
- Ris…otto, a gastronomic evening dedicated to rice.
Sunday, June 7 — Cultural Evening
- Piazza Castello — theatrical performance Places tell stories… Traces of infinity.
Saturday, June 13 — Popular Evening
- The Great Rib Feast, a convivial dinner featuring pork ribs.
Thursday, June 18 — Gastronomic Evening
- Evening dedicated to craft beer.
Saturday, June 20 — Gastronomic Evening
- Flavors of Liguria, Ligurian cuisine in collaboration with the Pro Loco of Camogli (UNPLI).
Wednesday, June 25 — Gastronomic Evening
- Wines of the Langhe, pairing wines from the Langhe region with local cuisine from Novara.
Saturday, June 27 — Popular Evening
- Valencian Paella, closing convivial evening.
The festival continues in July with the "July in Art" section, featuring artistic events spread throughout the village.
Highlights FontanetoArteSapori 2026
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Practical information — FontanetoArteSapori
Location
The evenings take place between Piazza Unità d'Italia and Piazza Castello, in the center of Fontaneto d'Agogna (NO).
Dates
Late May – late June. The 2026 edition runs from May 30th to June 27th.
Reservations
Reservations are mandatory for gastronomic evenings. You can book by calling +39 351 7661203, daily from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, also via WhatsApp.
Getting there
Fontaneto d'Agogna is easily reached by car via the A26 motorway (Borgomanero exit) and the provincial roads of Upper Piedmont. The nearest train station is Borgomanero, on the Novara–Domodossola line.
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Where does it take place — FontanetoArteSapori
Piazza Unità d'Italia e Piazza Castello
Piazza Unità d'Italia, 28010 Fontaneto d'Agogna