Tractor Rally and Historical Masks and Characters Gathering

A popular festival on the Turin hills

The Tractor Rally and Gathering of Masks and Historical Characters is a popular festival held in Baldissero Torinese, a municipality in the Metropolitan City of Turin, Piedmont. Perched on the hills that separate Turin from the Chieri area, Baldissero is a village where rural traditions and historical memory remain vibrant, and this day highlights both in a single Sunday of celebration.

Two rallies in one day

The event combines two gatherings that share the same community spirit. On one hand, the Tractor Rally, which attracts enthusiasts and curious onlookers with its agricultural vehicles—often historic and vintage—displayed and parading through the village streets: a tribute to the rural world and the farming identity that shaped these hills. On the other, the Gathering of Masks and Historical Characters, which brings costumes, folklore, and local traditional figures to the streets.

The masks and historical characters of Baldissero

The folkloric heart of the day is entrusted to the Aj Sciapasuc ed Baudisè group, a historic local association dedicated for decades to rediscovering and promoting local traditions. Alongside the masks, the Counts Fontanella parade—historical characters who evoke the Fontanella family, the feudal lords of Baldissero for about 150 years starting from the late 17th century. The presence of masks and historical figures is a hallmark of Baldissero's festivals, also appearing in other local events such as the patronal feast of San Giuliano and the Sagra del Cari.

A moment of community and solidarity

More than just an exhibition, the day is a meeting point for the village and visitors coming up the hills from the Turin area. The atmosphere is that of a genuine, convivial Piedmontese village festival, where a passion for vintage agricultural mechanics intertwines with the color of traditional costumes. In its various editions, the event has also successfully linked itself to charitable causes supporting the local area.

Why it's worth attending

• Large, historic, and vintage tractors on display and in parade
• The masks and historical characters of the Aj Sciapasuc ed Baudisè group
• The Counts Fontanella and re-enactments of Baldissero tradition
• The authentic atmosphere of a village festival on the Turin hills