Sports Festival

The Montalto Dora Sports Festival

In the heart of the Canavese, under the shadow of the charming castle overlooking the village, the Sports Festival has for years been the most cherished summer event in Montalto Dora, in the Province of Turin. For nine days, the Parco della Resistenza, located in Piazza Chiesa, transforms into a large sports village where competition, fun, and conviviality blend into one big village celebration.

The event is organised by A.S.D. Pallavolo Montalto Dora with the patronage of the Municipality of Montalto Dora and thanks to the tireless work of dozens of volunteers: cooks, table service staff, bartenders, and collaborators who make this great event dedicated to sports and good food possible every year.

Tournaments and sports disciplines

The programme revolves around numerous amateur tournaments, designed to involve athletes of all levels and casual enthusiasts alike. Key disciplines include:

• Volleyball, the beating heart of the festival, organised by the local club;
• Beach volleyball, with the classic sand tournament much loved by the youth;
• 5-a-side football (futsal), with hard-fought matches until the evening;
• Foosball and table tennis, for those looking for lighter entertainment;
• spectacular sports demonstrations, such as cheerleading performances with the Eporedia Cheers and kickboxing, K1, and Muay Thai displays by the Dojo Team Molon.

The food stand

Beyond sports, the cuisine is a major highlight. Every evening, starting at 7 pm, the food stand opens with table service, a bar, and a takeaway area with tables and benches. The menu features grilled meats, French fries, burgers, salads, hot dogs, wine, cocktails, and beer: a simple and genuine offering that accompanies the sporting evenings and attracts families and friends from all over the Canavese.

The lottery

An unmissable tradition of the festival is the lottery, with prizes displayed at the village's market area shed. The final draw closes the event, providing one last moment of anticipation and joy for all participants.

An event for the whole community

Free and open to all, the Montalto Dora Sports Festival is much more than a series of tournaments: it is a meeting point for the entire community, a moment of socialising, joy, and friendship that brings the village and neighbouring towns together every summer. A perfect appointment to discover the hospitality of the Canavese, combining sports, taste, and popular tradition.