San Lorenzo Patronal Feast — Tasting Truffles
The patronal feast of Montiglio Monferrato featuring summer truffles, live music, and tradition
About San Lorenzo — Tasting Truffles
The patronal feast in the heart of Monferrato
Every summer, Montiglio Monferrato, nestled in the heart of the Asti-Monferrato hills, gathers to honor its patron saint, San Lorenzo, for the town's most cherished popular festival. The event, titled "Tasting Truffles", blends the religious significance of the patronal feast with the pleasures of fine dining, a combination that has drawn visitors from across the Piedmontese hills for years.
Summer truffles take center stage
The beating heart of the festival is the Pro Loco of Montiglio's food stand, set up along Via Stazione. Throughout the evenings, guests can enjoy traditional Monferrato dishes enriched with prized black summer truffles (known as "scorzone"), alongside pizza and other open-air delicacies. Truffles are a local excellence that Montiglio also celebrates in autumn with its renowned national fair: the San Lorenzo festival offers a delightful summer preview of these flavors.
Music, funfair, and tradition
The evenings continue with music and dancing: each year, the square hosts orchestras, bands, and free-entry shows that keep guests of all ages entertained until late. Families can enjoy the large funfair, while the spiritual side of the festival finds its most solemn moment during the mass and procession in honor of the Patron Saint at the historic Romanesque parish church of San Lorenzo, a jewel of local medieval architecture.
The San Lorenzo Concert
To cap off the celebrations, around Ferragosto (mid-August), the traditional San Lorenzo Concert is held in the evocative setting of the Romanesque church, a classical music event that highlights the historical heritage of the Municipality of Montiglio Monferrato.
Why it's worth visiting
- To taste traditional Monferrato dishes embellished with black summer truffles, served by the Pro Loco at affordable prices.
- To experience the authentic atmosphere of a local village patronal feast, far from mass tourism.
- To discover the Romanesque church of San Lorenzo and the hilltop village of Montiglio.
- To enjoy free evening music, dancing, and the family-friendly funfair.
San Lorenzo — Tasting Truffles — edition 2026
The dates for the 2026 edition are confirmed by the official Monferrato events calendar: the festival will be held from Friday, August 7 to Sunday, August 9, 2026 on Via Stazione, with the Pro Loco of Montiglio food stand serving traditional dishes and pizza, also available with summer truffles, followed by music and dancing. To complete the festivities, the San Lorenzo Concert is scheduled for Friday, August 14, 2026 at 9:15 PM at the Romanesque church of San Lorenzo.
The detailed musical program for the evenings (orchestras, bands, and shows) will be announced by the organizers in the weeks leading up to the event.
Programme San Lorenzo — Tasting Truffles 2026
The 2026 dates are confirmed; the detailed artistic program for the evenings has not yet been published by the organizers.
Friday, August 7 — Sunday, August 9, 2026
- Pro Loco food stand on Via Stazione: traditional dishes and pizza, also available with summer truffles.
- Followed by music and dancing every evening.
- Funfair for families.
- Religious services in honor of San Lorenzo at the Romanesque church (mass and procession).
Friday, August 14, 2026
- 9:15 PM — San Lorenzo Concert at the Romanesque church of San Lorenzo.
Specific artist names and times will be communicated by the Pro Loco and the Municipality of Montiglio Monferrato closer to the event date.
Highlights San Lorenzo — Tasting Truffles 2026
- Pro Loco food stand with black summer truffles
- Free-entry music and dance evenings
- San Lorenzo Concert at the Romanesque church (August 14, 9:15 PM)
- Funfair for families
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Practical information — San Lorenzo — Tasting Truffles
Location
The festival takes place in Montiglio Monferrato (AT). The food stand and musical evenings are located on Via Stazione, while religious events and the concert are held at the Romanesque parish church of San Lorenzo.
Getting there
By car: Montiglio Monferrato can be reached from the A21 motorway (Asti Est or Villanova d'Asti exits) by driving through the Monferrato hills; it is about an hour's drive from Turin and Asti. By train: the nearest stations are Asti and Chivasso, with onward travel by car.
Costs
Access to the evenings and musical performances is generally free; you only pay for food and drinks at the Pro Loco stand. The funfair has its own pricing for rides.
Tips
The food evenings are very popular, so arriving early is recommended. For precise schedules and the final program, please check the official website of the Municipality of Montiglio Monferrato and the Pro Loco social media channels.
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Where does it take place — San Lorenzo — Tasting Truffles
Via Stazione e Pieve romanica di San Lorenzo
Via Stazione, 14026 Montiglio Monferrato