Maggionatura + GiaVino

A great spring festival in Giaveno

Maggionatura is one of the most beloved events in Val Sangone: for over thirty years, every spring, the historic center of Giaveno (Metropolitan City of Turin, Piedmont) transforms into a large open-air village dedicated to nature, flowers, and local flavors. Traditionally held on the second Sunday of May, the fair attracts hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors from across the Turin area.

Flowers, plants, and local products

Throughout the day, from 9 am to 6 pm, the city's streets and squares host nurseries, farmers, artisans, and hobbyists, offering a wide selection of flowers, ornamental plants, traditional products, honey, and gastronomic specialties. Exhibition spaces are spread across Piazza Sant'Antero, Via XX Settembre in front of the Museo Alessandri, Piazza Sclopis, and Piazza Molines, while exhibitions, demonstrations, and family activities take place throughout the center.

GiaVino: celebrating local wine

The major addition starting in 2026 is GiaVino, a festival entirely dedicated to promoting local wine, born from an idea by the E020 APS association. In Piazza Sacro Cuore, from 9 am to 7:30 pm, a space dedicated to wineries and producers comes to life with token-based tastings, information points, food stalls, creative workshops for children, and DJ sets. The format, designed as a true "tasting on the move," also involves other squares in the center where wineries are interspersed among the Maggionatura stalls.

Activities and side events

The program is packed with initiatives for all ages:

• Pompierilandia in Piazza San Lorenzo, organized by the Turin Fire Department and the Giaveno detachment;
• the "Mystery of the Flowered Park" treasure hunt, for children aged 7 to 12;
• the "An girula per Giaven" guided tour to discover the village;
• the opening of the historic mills – Mulin du Detu and Molino Eredi Rege Dante – open for visits from 10 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm;
• the exhibition of student works for the "The nature I would like in the future of Giaveno" competition in Piazza Mautino.

Nature, tradition, and community

More than just a market fair, Maggionatura is a community celebration that honors the identity of Val Sangone: a love for greenery, quality craftsmanship, and the authentic flavors of Piedmont. With the arrival of GiaVino, the event combines a passion for gardening with the rediscovery of local food and wine in a lively atmosphere suitable for the whole family.