Montalto Dora Savoy Cabbage Festival
Five days of Canavese flavors centered on Savoy cabbage, featuring bagna caôda, the Palio dei Comuni, and local traditions.
About Savoy Cabbage Festival
A festival that tells the story of the Canavese
The Montalto Dora Savoy Cabbage Festival is one of the most cherished autumn events in the Ivrea Morainic Amphitheater, in the Metropolitan City of Turin. Born in 1996 to showcase a high-quality agricultural product grown for generations in the lands of the Canavese, the festival has grown while keeping its authentic character and respect for tradition intact. Every year, at the end of November, the small village overlooking the morainic lakes comes alive for five days of food, wine, sports, music, and folklore.
Savoy cabbage, the star of the table
The heart of the festival is, of course, the Savoy cabbage, a humble yet versatile vegetable that here becomes the key ingredient in ancient, flavorful dishes. At the stands managed by local associations and the restaurants of the Canavese Tradition, visitors can taste specialties such as supa 'd pan e còj (bread and cabbage soup), the famous bagna caôda, and capônèt, delicious cabbage leaf rolls. Themed evenings, ranging from the opening dinner dedicated to local excellence to the bagna caôda night with guest chefs, set the pace for the festival.
The Palio dei Comuni and the Sunday festivities
Among the most anticipated events is the Palio dei Comuni, which sees towns from the Canavese region compete in spectacular horse-drawn carriage races, with heats held in the morning and afternoon. The final Sunday is dedicated to the grand fair: a market featuring local products, second-hand goods, antiques, crafts, and stalls that fill the village streets from the early morning hours.
Nature, culture, and traditions
The festival is also an opportunity to discover the local area: the free "Cavolo che tour!" guided hikes take visitors to Lake Coniglio, the Terre Ballerine, Lake Nero, and Monte del Maggio, while the Lago Pistono archaeological park opens its doors with guided tours and workshops. There is no shortage of concerts, conferences on natural parks, and activities dedicated to children. It is a celebration in Montalto Dora, in the province of Turin and the Canavese Piedmont, that weaves together taste, landscape, and local identity.
Savoy Cabbage Festival — edition 2026
2026 Edition: Thirty years of the festival
In 2026, the Montalto Dora Savoy Cabbage Festival reaches the milestone of its 30th edition, scheduled from November 21 to 23. An important anniversary for an event born in 1996 that has become a classic of the Canavese autumn.
As per tradition, the festival will focus on Savoy cabbage and the dishes that celebrate it, from supa 'd pan e còj to bagna caôda and capônèt, accompanied by themed evenings, a local produce market, guided excursions in the area, and the customary Palio dei Comuni with horse-drawn carriages.
The detailed 2026 program, including times for dinners, races, and cultural events, will be published by the Municipality of Montalto Dora and the official festival page in the weeks preceding the event.
Programme Savoy Cabbage Festival 2026
The detailed program for the 30th edition (November 21-23, 2026) will be announced by the organizers in the weeks prior to the event.
Based on recent editions, the festival usually includes:
- Themed gastronomic evenings at the Angelo Burbatti municipal amphitheater (opening dinner with local excellence, bagna caôda night, mixed fried platter)
- Stands from local associations and Canavese Tradition Restaurants featuring Savoy cabbage-based dishes
- Palio dei Comuni with horse-drawn carriage races between the towns of the Canavese
- Free "Cavolo che tour!" guided hikes through morainic lakes and vineyards
- Visits to the Lago Pistono archaeological park and workshops
- Grand Sunday fair with a market of local products, second-hand items, and crafts
Highlights Savoy Cabbage Festival 2026
Prices Savoy Cabbage Festival 2026
Practical information — Savoy Cabbage Festival
How to get there
Montalto Dora is located a few kilometers from Ivrea, in the province of Turin. By car: A5 Turin-Aosta motorway, take the Ivrea exit, then follow signs for Montalto Dora. By train: Montalto Dora station on the Chivasso-Aosta line, or Ivrea station with a bus connection.
Admission and information
Admission to the festival is free; themed dinners and some activities require reservations. For information: Municipality of Montalto Dora, tel. +39 0125 652771, email [email protected]. A dedicated information number is also active during the event.
Tips
Reservations are recommended for dinners at the Angelo Burbatti Amphitheater. The Sunday fair is the busiest day: arrive in the morning to make the most of the market and the Palio dei Comuni.
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Where does it take place — Savoy Cabbage Festival
Anfiteatro comunale Angelo Burbatti
Piazza IV Novembre 4, 10016 Montalto Dora