Tractor Rally and Country Lunch of the Friends of San Michele

A celebration of rural tradition in the Pinerolo area

The Tractor Rally and Country Lunch of the Friends of San Michele is one of the most cherished spring events in Bricherasio, a town in the Pinerolo area of the province of Turin, in the heart of Piedmont. Organized by the Friends of San Michele group in collaboration with the Pro Loco, the event takes place in the San Michele district and combines a passion for agricultural mechanics with the conviviality of a country feast.

The tractor parade

The heart of the day is the parade that winds through the town streets: dozens of tractors gather and proceed in a procession to the Pro Loco headquarters in Piazza Don Vittorio Morero. The parade showcases vehicles from every era, from glorious 1930s historical tractors to powerful contemporary models. In recent editions, the rally has exceeded 130 tractors, a record result for an event that has grown year after year from an initial forty vehicles.

Awards and categories

During the rally, awards are presented in numerous categories, celebrating the spirit of the local farming community:

• The youngest and oldest tractor drivers, with participants ranging from 19 to 92 years old;
• The oldest and most recently registered tractor;
• The most powerful vehicle and the largest family group;
• The participant who traveled from the furthest distance.

The country lunch

After the parade, the festivities continue with the country lunch prepared by the Pro Loco, the true highlight of the event. The menu offers the authentic flavors of Piedmontese cuisine: from appetizers like smoked beef with arugula and cherry tomatoes to vegetable flan with cheese fondue, sausage ragù tagliolini, and mixed grilled meat with side dishes, dessert, coffee, and house wines. The lunch takes place regardless of weather conditions and has attracted over three hundred guests for years.

A tradition that unites the community

More than just a gathering of agricultural machinery, the event is an identity-defining festival that celebrates the rural roots of Bricherasio and the entire Pinerolo area. The participation of entire families, with multiple generations driving their own tractors, tells the story of the deep bond between the community and the land. Today, the Friends of San Michele Rally is an unmissable appointment in the spring calendar of the province of Turin.