Grana Monferrato Carnival
The Pro Loco Carnival celebration with bugie, hot chocolate, and traditional sweets in the hills of the Asti Monferrato region
About Grana Carnival
The Grana Monferrato Carnival
In the heart of the Asti Monferrato hills, the Grana Monferrato Carnival is one of the most cherished winter events for the small community of Grana, in the province of Asti, Piedmont. Far from the grand parades of allegorical floats, this Carnival maintains an intimate, family-friendly atmosphere: a social evening designed to bring people together, share a smile, and enjoy the pleasure of community, involving both adults and children in the simple, genuine spirit of a traditional Carnival.
A Pro Loco Celebration
The event is organized by the Pro Loco of Grana Monferrato, in collaboration with the Municipality and the Grana Arte e Tradizione association, organizations that have long preserved and promoted the village's folklore and traditions. The gathering takes place in the Pro Loco Hall, the hub of local social life, where the celebration becomes a meeting point for the entire hillside community.
Flavors and Carnival Traditions
The evening centers on a delicious and convivial menu, showcasing the classic flavors of the Piedmontese Carnival:
- Bugie, the traditional Carnival fritters, fragrant and dusted with sugar;
- Hot chocolate and drinks to warm up the winter evening;
- Traditional local sweets.
Everything is offered by the Pro Loco, making this festival a gift to the community: a way to strengthen local bonds and pass on the joy of togetherness.
Grana Monferrato and its Territory
Grana Monferrato is a village of just under six hundred inhabitants nestled on a hill at an altitude of 289 meters, along the ridge connecting the Asti area to the Casale area. The territory, renowned for its viticulture and particularly the production of Barbera, is part of the Monferrato wine landscape recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Municipality added the term "Monferrato" to its name in 2023, highlighting its deep bond with this land of hills, vineyards, and traditions. The Carnival is one of the moments that best captures the identity of this small community in the Piedmont Region.
Grana Carnival — edition 2026
Per il Carnevale 2026, la Pro Loco di Grana Monferrato ha proposto una serata all'insegna della convivialità e della tradizione, venerdì 13 febbraio a partire dalle ore 21:00 nel Salone della Pro Loco.
Una proposta golosa pensata per stare insieme, sorridere e condividere il piacere di ritrovarsi: dolci tipici, bugie, cioccolata calda e bibite hanno animato la serata, coinvolgendo adulti e bambini in un clima semplice e genuino, tipico del Carnevale di una volta. La serata è stata offerta dalla Pro Loco, in collaborazione con il Comune di Grana Monferrato e con l'associazione Grana Arte e Tradizione.
Programme Grana Carnival 2026
Venerdì 13 febbraio 2026, ore 21:00 - Salone della Pro Loco di Grana Monferrato.
- Serata conviviale di Carnevale per grandi e piccini;
- Degustazione di dolci tipici e bugie;
- Cioccolata calda e bibite offerte dalla Pro Loco.
Highlights Grana Carnival 2026
- Le tradizionali bugie fritte di Carnevale;
- La cioccolata calda offerta a tutti;
- L'atmosfera del Carnevale di una volta, semplice e familiare.
Prices Grana Carnival 2026
Practical information — Grana Carnival
When
The Carnival is traditionally held on an evening during the Carnival season (February), starting at 9:00 PM.
Where
Pro Loco Hall of Grana Monferrato, in the province of Asti (Piedmont).
How to get there
By car: Grana Monferrato can be reached via the hillside roads connecting the Asti and Casale areas; the city of Asti is about a half-hour drive away. By train: the reference station is Asti, on the Turin-Genoa line, from where you can continue to the village.
Cost
The evening is hosted by the Pro Loco: admission and tastings are free.
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Where does it take place — Grana Carnival
Salone della Pro Loco