Macellai Festival

A hamlet festival in the heart of the Roero

The Macellai Festival is the patronal feast of the small hamlet of Macellai in Pocapaglia, a municipality in the province of Cuneo nestled in the hills of the Roero region, in Piedmont. For many years, the Acli Circle of Macellai has organized these festivities in honor of the Blessed Virgin of Good Counsel, transforming the hamlet's sports field into a meeting point for the entire community for a few days. It is one of those authentic festivals, far from the major tourist circuits, where conviviality and a sense of belonging to the village remain the true guiding themes.

Four days of gastronomy and music

The program unfolds over a long weekend, with a special focus on Piedmontese cuisine. The evenings revolve around a food stand offering the most beloved traditional dishes: the non-stop pizza on the opening night, Piedmontese street food with vegetarian options always available, grilled meats, and agnolotti, culminating in the famous Tarcisio's porchetta that closes the festivities. There is also a bar service, with the unmissable Mojito Parties accompanying the evenings.

Live music and Occitan dances

Every evening, the festival lights up with music and entertainment. Over the years, local bands and ensembles have taken the stage, alongside DJ sets and moments of folk dance, including the characteristic Occitan dances that recall the Alpine and Provençal roots of this part of the Cuneo area. Sunday retains its most solemn moment with Holy Mass in honor of the patron saint, followed by an aperitif offered by the Circle, balancing religious tradition with village celebration.

For the whole family

The Macellai Festival is also designed for children: throughout the event, a funfair is set up with various attractions, while the charity stall supports parish activities. This is the hallmark of the best Piedmontese festivals: a popular, accessible, and free-entry event where eating well, dancing, and gathering becomes the simplest way to experience community life.

Pocapaglia and the Roero

Pocapaglia is located in an area of great landscape value, among the vineyard-covered hills of the Roero, an area renowned for great Piedmontese wines and not far from Bra and Alba. Participating in the Macellai Festival also means discovering a lesser-known corner of the Cuneo territory, made of hamlets, rural traditions, and a gastronomy that is an integral part of the local identity.