Golosità del Monviso (Spring Edition)
Barge's spring fair: flowers, flavors, and fun at the foot of the Monviso
About Golosità del Monviso
The spring fair at the foot of the Monviso
When spring arrives, Barge dresses up for the occasion. The Golosità del Monviso spring edition is the festival that kicks off the season in this town in the Po Valley, in the province of Cuneo, at the foot of the imposing Monviso. For two days, the historic center turns into a massive open-air showcase: flowers, plants, local food and wine, handicrafts, and hobbies fill the covered market area, the squares, and the town streets.
An event for the whole family
The event is organized by the Pro Loco of Barge with the patronage of the Municipality and the collaboration of local associations and their volunteers. It is considered the second largest event of the year in town, right after the historic Carnival with its night parade. The program is designed to please everyone: from flower and nursery markets to swap-and-barter markets, from an area dedicated to our four-legged friends to nature demonstrations, and even a supercar rally that attracts enthusiasts from all over the province.
Flavors and traditions of Piedmont
As the name suggests, food takes center stage. At the Pro Loco stands, you can sample local specialties and take part in the famous Pranzo delle golosità (Gourmet Lunch), a convivial moment that captures the spirit of the event. Lively evenings, games for children, and free mini-moto and trial bike activities complete a program that combines taste, fun, and Barge's love for its valley—a corner of Piedmont where the mountains meet the Cuneo plains.
Golosità del Monviso — edition 2026
Golosità del Monviso 2026 turned Barge into a grand spring festival over the weekend of April 11-12. Organized by the Pro Loco with the patronage of the Municipality, the edition confirmed the successful formula that combines markets, local flavors, and fun for all ages, drawing enthusiasts and visitors from across the province of Cuneo.
Programme Golosità del Monviso 2026
Saturday, April 11
- 09:00 - 18:00 — "Discover your inner trial rider!": free trial of mini-motos and trial bikes for children aged 5 to 14, in Piazza San Giovanni, hosted by Motoclub Infernotto
- 18:30 — "Aperitivo a 90!", the ultimate 90s-themed aperitif
- 20:00 — Dinner for the 'Leve' (age cohorts) from 1990 to 1999 at the PalaFlower, with barbecue and a prize for the largest group
- Evening — "Tutti a 90!": 90s and 2000s music and entertainment at the PalaFlower in Piazza Garibaldi, free entry
Sunday, April 12
- 08:00 - 18:00 — Horticultural, craft, and hobby market in the covered market area and through the city streets
- 08:00 - 18:00 — Swap-and-barter market on Viale Mazzini
- 09:00 - 18:00 — Dog lover area with shows and stands for four-legged friends in Piazza della Madonna
- 10:00 - 17:00 — "A tutta natura!": nature-themed exhibits in Piazza della Madonna
- 09:00 - 18:00 — Creative area and entertainment by La Formica in Piazza Garibaldi
- 09:00 - 17:00 — Supercar exhibition and rally in Piazza Garibaldi
- 09:00 - 18:00 — Free trial of mini-motos and trial bikes for children in Piazza San Giovanni
- 12:30 — "Pranzo delle golosità" (Gourmet Lunch) at the PalaFlower, by reservation
- 14:30 — Walk with your four-legged friends starting from Piazza della Madonna
- 16:00 — Amateur dog show with prizes for winners
Highlights Golosità del Monviso 2026
Prices Golosità del Monviso 2026
Practical information — Golosità del Monviso
Where it takes place
The fair is held in the historic center of Barge (CN), in the town's main squares: Piazza Garibaldi, Piazza della Madonna, Piazza San Giovanni, Viale Mazzini, and the covered market area, as well as the PalaFlower in Piazza Garibaldi.
How to get there
Barge is located in the Po Valley, on the Cuneo plain at the foot of the Monviso. It can be reached by car from Saluzzo and Pinerolo along the provincial roads. The center is easily walkable during the event days.
Information
The event is organized by the Pro Loco of Barge in collaboration with the Municipality. The detailed program is published every year in the local press and on the Pro Loco channels in the weeks leading up to the fair. Some activities, such as the Gourmet Lunch, require reservations.
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Where does it take place — Golosità del Monviso
Centro storico di Barge
Piazza Garibaldi, 12032 Barge