Mulberry Festival
Two days dedicated to the mulberry tree and the silk tradition of Racconigi
About Mulberry Festival
A festival that tells the story of Racconigi's silk
The Mulberry Festival is an event that every year, at the beginning of June, brings back to the center of attention in Racconigi, in the province of Cuneo and in the heart of Piedmont, a tree as humble as it is decisive for the city's history: the mulberry. Its leaves nourished the silkworms that, for centuries, fueled the numerous silk mills of Racconigi, making this territory one of the hubs of the Piedmontese silk tradition.
Promoted by the Sul Filo della Seta association in collaboration with the Silk Museum and various local entities, the festival is not just a gastronomic event: it is a cultural journey that intertwines nature, memory, and creativity. The common thread is precisely that of silk, told through conferences, animated walks, and live demonstrations.
Among mulberry trees, silk mills, and the historic center
The program unfolds over two days. The informative part, hosted in the spaces of the Silk Museum on Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, entrusts agronomists and scholars with the task of explaining the botanical, historical, and cultural aspects of the mulberry and its role in the Racconigi of yesterday and today. The itinerant part, on the other hand, leads participants through the squares and ancient silk factories, in a walk punctuated by readings, choral pieces, and theatrical moments.
There is no shortage of silk reeling demonstrations, an ancient gesture that allows you to observe up close how the thread was extracted from the cocoon, and aperitifs that enhance products obtained from the mulberry. It is a concrete and engaging way to rediscover an identity that has marked the economy and landscape of the Cuneo area.
An event for families and the curious
The Mulberry Festival is aimed at everyone: local history enthusiasts, families with children, hikers, and the simply curious. The activities, tailored to the public, allow you to experience Racconigi with a new look, far from the most beaten tourist circuits and close to the authentic roots of the city. To participate in the initiatives, reservations are required, given the intimate and participatory nature of the event.
Mulberry Festival — edition 2026
L'edizione 2026 della Festa del Gelso ha animato Racconigi nel fine settimana del 6 e 7 giugno, all'interno della più ampia rassegna cittadina dedicata a natura, storia e tradizione serica. L'evento, organizzato dall'associazione Sul Filo della Seta con Terre della Seta, la compagnia El Fornel e Progetto Cantoregi, ha confermato la sua formula tra divulgazione e itinerari nel territorio.
La giornata di sabato si è aperta nel pomeriggio al Museo della Seta con gli interventi dedicati agli aspetti botanici, storici e culturali del gelso, mentre la domenica mattina ha visto protagonista la passeggiata tra piazze e antichi setifici, conclusa con la trattura della seta e l'aperipranzo.
Programme Mulberry Festival 2026
Sabato 6 giugno
- 17:00 — Conferenza al Museo della Seta: "Aspetti botanici, storici e culturali del gelso" con l'agronomo Guido Bassi, seguita da "Il ruolo del gelso a Racconigi tra passato e nuove prospettive di utilizzo" con Marco Allasia.
- A seguire — Aperitivo con prodotti a base di gelso.
Domenica 7 giugno
- 09:00 — "Sul filo della seta": passeggiata con partenza dal Museo della Seta tra piazza Carlo Alberto, piazza Vittorio Emanuele, Casa Imberti e gli antichi setifici Manissero e Chicco, con letture, brani corali, narrazioni storiche su Giovanni Battista Imberti e momenti teatrali.
- 13:00 — Rientro al museo per la dimostrazione di trattura della seta e l'aperipranzo.
Prenotazione obbligatoria entro giovedì 4 giugno. In caso di maltempo l'evento è annullato.
Highlights Mulberry Festival 2026
- Conferenze sul gelso con l'agronomo Guido Bassi e Marco Allasia
- Passeggiata "Sul filo della seta" tra setifici storici e centro cittadino
- Dimostrazione di trattura della seta
- Aperitivo e aperipranzo con prodotti a base di gelso
Prices Mulberry Festival 2026
Practical information — Mulberry Festival
Where
Silk Museum, Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 3, Racconigi (CN). Some activities start from the museum and wind through the city's historic center.
How to get there
Racconigi can be reached by car from the SS20 Colle di Tenda road; the city is also served by the railway station on the Turin-Cuneo/Savigliano line.
Reservations
Participation requires a reservation, to be made a few days before the event by writing to [email protected] or by calling the association's numbers (348 5611517 / 371 1529504).
Notes
In case of bad weather, the event may be cancelled. Comfortable footwear is recommended for the walk between the silk mills and the historic center.
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Where does it take place — Mulberry Festival
Museo della Seta
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 3, 12035 Racconigi