Sagra del fagiolo di Saluggia

Venue: Saluggia. Organizer: Comune di Saluggia The Saluggia Bean Festival is a much-loved event in the Vercelli area, celebrating the dwarf bean of Saluggia, a legume with unique characteristics and a history deeply rooted in the area. This bean is appreciated for its compressed, kidney-shaped form, its pink colour with reddish streaks and, above all, for its particularly thin outer skin, a characteristic that makes it exceptional for long cooking without falling apart. It is the main ingredient of panissa, a delicious traditional Piedmontese risotto enriched with salami and red wine, a symbolic dish of local cuisine that you can enjoy in abundance. The festival offers an unmissable opportunity to fully immerse yourself in local traditions and savour the bean in a multitude of culinary preparations. The program often includes inviting tastings and food itineraries, with panissa taking centre stage, and a lively market exhibition where you can discover and buy local agricultural and artisan products. The event also features historical and folkloric parades, engaging music and fun games, such as