Tigelle and Gnocco Fritto Festival (with the Patronal Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene)

The Emilian festival that conquered the Canavese

Tigelle and gnocco fritto are two icons of the Emilian culinary tradition, but for several years now, they have also found a home in Rivarossa, a small town in the Province of Turin, in the heart of the Piedmontese Canavese. The tigella is a disc-shaped flatbread made with flour, water, lard, and yeast, cooked between hot plates; the gnocco fritto is a soft, crispy deep-fried dough. Both are best enjoyed with cold cuts and cheeses in a convivial setting that brings everyone together.

When and where

The Tigelle and Gnocco Fritto Festival takes place at the Ciapei Sports Center, in Piazza A. Mussetta in Rivarossa. The 2026 edition is scheduled from Thursday, July 16th to Sunday, July 19th, with doors open from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM. An important update: this year the event coincides with the Patronal Feast dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene, whose liturgical feast day falls on July 22nd, blending local village traditions with gastronomic delights.

How the dinner works

The heart of the festival is the all-you-can-eat format: for a fixed price, you can enjoy unlimited tigelle and gnocco fritto, served with cold cuts, cheeses, and side dishes (drinks excluded). Dinner is organized in two evening shifts, at 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM, and reservations are mandatory. The food stand is managed by A.P.S. Rivarossese, the social promotion association that organizes the entire event.

More than just food: music, entertainment, and tradition

Beyond the table, the festival offers a packed entertainment calendar: musical evenings with DJs, Latin dancing, 90s and 2000s revivals, a photography exhibition, wellness moments, and activities for children. For families, there is a free kids' zone with games, face painting, entertainment, and access to the center's sports fields (5-a-side football, basketball, beach volleyball). The Sunday closing honors tradition with mass and a procession in honor of the patron saint, followed by a vintage car parade.

A summer event for the whole family

Among the many summer events in Piedmont, the Rivarossa Tigelle and Gnocco Fritto Festival stands out for its authentic, family-friendly spirit: a village feast that combines the conviviality of good food, evening fun, and popular devotion. It is the perfect opportunity to discover a lesser-known corner of the Canavese and enjoy two Emilian delicacies under the summer stars.