Second-Hand Market and Seed Swap

A new community gathering in Monferrato

The Second-Hand Market and Seed Swap is one of the freshest and most authentic initiatives on the calendar of Castelletto Merli, a small town in the Province of Alessandria tucked away in the Monferrato hills of Piedmont. The event takes place at the historic S.O.M.S. (Workers' Mutual Aid Society) in the Godio hamlet, an organization that celebrated its 75th anniversary in late 2025 and has reopened its doors to the public thanks to a spontaneous group of residents.

What to find at the market

The day revolves around a second-hand market brimming with curiosities, where you can browse at your leisure in search of small treasures and objects looking for a second life. Alongside the stalls, the Seed Swap comes to life—an ancient gesture deeply rooted in spring: visitors are welcome to bring their own seeds to trade with others, sharing garden and vegetable patch varieties in a spirit of free exchange and good neighborliness.

Local flavors and producers

The food and wine experience is not to be missed: the Sunday is also an opportunity to meet local producers and indulge in tastings of Monferrato specialties in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Admission is free with no strict schedule: you are welcome to arrive and stay as long as you like, from 10 am to 4 pm.

Sparsi nel Bello

The initiative is part of the "Sparsi nel Bello" (Scattered in Beauty) project, a motto that reflects the unique layout of Castelletto Merli, consisting of hamlets immersed in nature rather than a single concentrated town center. More than just an event, the market is designed as an occasion for residents and the many new families who have moved to the area to meet and get to know one another, in the true spirit of mutual aid. A small village event that perfectly captures the welcoming soul of Monferrato and the desire to build community in this corner of the Alessandria province.