Piacere Carrù
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Wine Local produce

Piacere Carrù

Food, culture, and entertainment in the heart of the Monregalese area

Carrù — Cuneo (004)
Dates 07 Jun — 20 Jun 2026
Location Carrù (004)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Piacere Carrù

Piacere Carrù is the festival that lights up the historic center of Carrù, in the province of Cuneo, every spring and summer with a blend of culinary excellence, culture, and major live events. Promoted by the local Confcommercio, the event combines Slow Food-signed showcooking, local restaurant stalls, tethered hot air balloons, artisan and hobbyist markets, children's workshops, and a series of evening shows that bring the town's squares to life.

A widespread festival in the heart of Carrù

Piacere Carrù is the event that transforms the historic center of Carrù, the informal capital of the Monregalese area in the province of Cuneo, into a grand street festival dedicated to taste, culture, and entertainment. Promoted by the local Confcommercio, the festival was born from the idea of showcasing the excellence of the Piedmontese territory and bringing the town's streets and squares to life with voices, flavors, and colors.

The day of pleasure

The most anticipated moment is the great day dedicated to food and wine, when the town center fills with stalls, activities, and new attractions. The festival kicks off in Piazza Dante with a showcooking event organized in collaboration with Slow Food: a journey of taste that intertwines local products and guests, with "In Teglia" focaccia and wines from the Cantina di Clavesana accompanying the tastings. Local restaurateurs set up their food and wine stands, while a large market of artisans and hobbyists winds through the streets.

Hot air balloons and attractions

Among the most scenic offerings are the hot air balloons, with tethered flights in Piazza Divisione Alpina Cuneense offering a unique perspective to observe Carrù from above. There is no shortage of workshops for children, games, the toy bus, and many activities designed for families, making the town a place to be enjoyed for an entire day.

Evening shows

The festival continues with cultural and entertainment events in Piazza Divisione Alpina Cuneense. These include the talk show "Storie di Serie A," which brings former football players and testimonies spanning over half a century of Italian football to the stage, and the show "La Fisica dell'Estate" with science communicator Vincenzo Schettini, who makes science accessible and fun. The evening events, with free admission, are often accompanied by a street food area.

A territory to discover

Carrù is famous throughout Piedmont for its tradition linked to the "bue grasso" (fat ox) and meat-based cuisine, and Piacere Carrù is the ideal opportunity to discover this gastronomic identity in a festive setting. The event, included in the lively calendar of the Municipality of Carrù and the province of Cuneo, represents a reference point for those who want to experience the best of Monregalese food, wine, and culture.

Piacere Carrù — edition 2026

The 2026 edition of Piacere Carrù is spread over several appointments in June: the great food and wine day in the historic center, with Slow Food showcooking, hot air balloons, and markets, and two evening shows in Piazza Divisione Alpina Cuneense, dedicated to football and scientific popularization. A widespread festival that combines taste, culture, and entertainment in the heart of the Monregalese area.

Piacere Carrù 2026

The 2026 edition, promoted by the Confcommercio of Carrù, offers a main day dedicated to food and families and two evening shows. The festival in the town center opens with the Slow Food showcooking in Piazza Dante, accompanied by restaurateur stands, tethered hot air balloons, children's workshops, and a large market of artisans and hobbyists.

Programme Piacere Carrù 2026

Main day

  • Showcooking with Slow Food in Piazza Dante (from 11:30 AM), featuring "In Teglia" focaccia and wines from the Cantina di Clavesana
  • Food and wine stands by Carrù restaurateurs
  • Hot air balloons with tethered flights in Piazza Divisione Alpina Cuneense
  • Artisan and hobbyist market in the historic center
  • Workshops for children, games, and family activities

Evening shows (Piazza Divisione Alpina Cuneense)

  • Friday, June 19, 2026 - "Storie di Serie A": street food area from 6:30 PM, talk show from 9:00 PM, free admission until capacity is reached
  • Saturday, June 20, 2026 - "La Fisica dell'Estate", a popular science show with Vincenzo Schettini

Highlights Piacere Carrù 2026

  • Slow Food-signed showcooking in Piazza Dante
  • Hot air balloons with tethered flights over the historic center
  • "Storie di Serie A" talk show with former Serie A players
  • "La Fisica dell'Estate" show by Vincenzo Schettini

Prices Piacere Carrù 2026

Free admission to the event and markets. The evening shows in Piazza Divisione Alpina Cuneense are free of charge until capacity is reached.

Practical information — Piacere Carrù

How to get there

Carrù is located in the province of Cuneo, in the Monregalese area. By car, it can be reached via the A6 Turin-Savona motorway (Carrù-Mondovì exit) and local provincial roads. By train, the Carrù station is served by the regional line of the Cuneo area.

Admission

Access to the event and markets is generally free. The evening shows in Piazza Divisione Alpina Cuneense are free of charge until capacity is reached.

Tips

It is recommended to reach the historic center on foot, leaving your car in the peripheral parking lots on days with high attendance.

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