Wood Festival
A showcase of artisanal excellence and woodworking in the Varaita Valley
About Wood Festival
A festival born from the forest
For over thirty years, the Wood Festival has been the premier spring event in Brossasco, a town in the Varaita Valley in the province of Cuneo, in the heart of Piedmont. Founded in the late 1980s, the event celebrates the region's deep-rooted vocation for woodworking: a supply chain that begins in the dense forests of the Occitan mountains and reaches homes through the skilled hands of local artisans.
The historic center becomes an open-air museum
Throughout the festival, the town's main streets and squares—from Via Roma to Piazza Savorgnan and Piazza Costanzo Chiari—are filled with stalls, exhibitors, and workshops. Visitors can admire the exhibition of excellent craftsmanship, discover ancient trades, and browse the market of local agri-food products. Local workshops open their doors for tours to discover local production.
What you will find in the square
- Exhibitors and artisans of wood and local food products
- Exhibition of ancient trades and live demonstrations
- Market of typical products from the Varaita Valley
- Traditional gastronomy and local specialties
- Roving concerts and Occitan dances through the streets of the center
- Workshops for children and guided tours
Tradition, community, and Occitan identity
The Wood Festival is not just a commercial showcase: it is a moment of strong identity for the Brossasco community. Alongside artisanal activities, there is space for the most cherished traditions, such as music from the Brossasco Band and events linked to the feast of Saint Joseph. Occitan dances and music recall the cultural roots of this alpine valley, where the language and traditions from across the Alps are still alive.
A destination for the whole family
Thanks to workshops for children, guided tours, and the village atmosphere, the Wood Festival is a perfect opportunity to spend a day in the Varaita Valley, combining the discovery of Piedmontese craftsmanship with a walk through the mountains of the Cuneo area.
Wood Festival — edition 2026
Per la sua 38ª edizione, la Festa del Legno è tornata a Brossasco nel lungo fine settimana del Primo Maggio, venerdì 1 e domenica 3 maggio 2026. La manifestazione ha coinvolto tutto il centro storico e le piazze principali, confermandosi come uno degli appuntamenti più attesi della primavera in Valle Varaita.
Tra le vie del paese si sono alternati espositori dell'artigianato del legno e del settore agro-alimentare, bancarelle di prodotti locali e gastronomia tipica, mentre l'atmosfera è stata accompagnata da concerti itineranti e balli occitani. Non sono mancati i laboratori per i bambini e gli itinerari guidati alla scoperta delle botteghe e della filiera locale del legno.
Programme Wood Festival 2026
Venerdì 1 maggio
Apertura della manifestazione nel centro storico con la mostra-mercato dell'artigianato del legno e dei prodotti agro-alimentari della Valle Varaita, antichi mestieri e gastronomia tipica.
Domenica 3 maggio
- Mostra dell'artigianato d'eccellenza e rassegna degli antichi mestieri lungo le vie e le piazze del paese
- Mostra-mercato dei prodotti tipici del territorio
- Concerti itineranti e balli occitani
- Laboratori per bambini e itinerari guidati
- Tour alla scoperta delle botteghe locali
- Gastronomia tipica e pranzo nei locali della palestra comunale
L'evento si è svolto principalmente in Via Roma, Piazza Savorgnan e Piazza Costanzo Chiari, con il centro storico in gran parte pedonale.
Highlights Wood Festival 2026
- Mostra-mercato dell'artigianato del legno e degli antichi mestieri
- Concerti itineranti e balli occitani per le vie del centro
- Laboratori per bambini e itinerari guidati nelle botteghe locali
Prices Wood Festival 2026
Practical information — Wood Festival
How to get there
Brossasco is located in the Varaita Valley, in the province of Cuneo. By car, it can be reached from Saluzzo along the SP8 road up the valley. The nearest train station is in Saluzzo, from where you can continue by bus or car. During the event, the historic center is largely pedestrianized.
Admission and hours
Admission to the event is free. Exhibitors and exhibitions are generally open from morning until evening. In recent editions, a free shuttle service has been available to connect the different areas of the festival and the town's workshops.
Gastronomy
You can have lunch at the municipal gym, with traditional menus prepared by Pro Loco volunteers, and taste local products along the streets of the center.
Contacts
Municipality of Brossasco — Piazza Costanzo Chiari 15, 12020 Brossasco (CN). Tel. +39 0175 68103, e-mail [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Wood Festival
Centro storico di Brossasco
Piazza Costanzo Chiari 15, 12020 Brossasco