Sagra del maialino

Place: Crova In the heart of the Vercelli countryside, Crova celebrates every year the traditional Sagra del Maialino, an event that combines gastronomy, popular traditions and community spirit in the setting of the town's patron saint festival. Born to enhance a particularly appreciated local speciality, the festival has become in just a few years one of the most eagerly awaited appointments in the area. The star of the festival is the piglet, offered in various preparations that highlight the flavours of Piedmontese tradition. From roasts to ribs, and on to other specialities prepared by the food stalls, the event offers a taste journey accompanied by typical products and local food-and-wine excellences. Alongside gastronomy, the village comes alive with live music, dance evenings, cultural initiatives, folk moments and activities designed to involve visitors of all ages. The festival thus becomes an opportunity to experience the authenticity of a community that proudly preserves its traditions. Among genuine flavours, conviviality and popular culture, the Sagra del Maialino of Crova continues to represent one of the most characteristic appointments