ASTI - PALAZZO MAZZETTI Until September 28th “ASTI NEL SEICENTO. ARTISTI E COMMITTENTI IN UNA CITTÀ DI FRONTIERA" The successful exhibition continues, hosting local artists and works of art from other Italian regions retracing the history of a territory, crossroads of intense commercial and cultural traffic. Opening times: Tue-Sun 10.30am - 7.30pm (the ticket office closes at 6.30pm). Info: Palazzo Mazzetti +39 0141 530403 www.palazzomazzetti.it ASTI - PALAZZO OTTOLENGHI Until September 21st CRÊUZA DE MÄ. MULATTIERE DI ARTE E DI CONFINE The exhibition of contemporary art “Creuza de ma. Mulattiere di arte e di confine” continues with Steve Sperguenzie (Luca Vinciguerra) until July 13th, with Roberto Gianotti from July 16th to August 3rd and Segio Unia from August 6th to 31st. Opening times: Tue-Sun 10.30am - 7.30 pm (last entrance 6.30 pm.). Closed on Mondays. Info and program: www.palazzomazzetti.it ASTI - FONDO GIOV-ANNA PIRAS From June 3rd to July 31st IMAGINE - MUSICISTI LETTI DA GRANDI SGUARDI The exhibition of contemporary photography continues at the Fondazione Piras; great musicians portrayed by big photographers. Opening times: Mon-Sat 10am -12.30pm/3.30pm-7pm. Closed on Sundays. Info: +39 0141 352111 www.fondazionegiovannapiras.com CERRETO D’ASTI July 5th-27th “DAVIDE PESCE” At MAC Museo Arte Cerreto exhibition of the artist Davide Pesce from Turin, artist, portrait painter and sculptor. Info +39 0141 996073 www.comune.cerreto.at.it MOMBERCELLI From August 23rd to September 28th “MOMBERCELLI VISTA DA…GIOCONDA CORNELLI - OLI E CHINE” and GIADA FERRERO “FOTOGRAFIE” The exhibitions continue at the Museum of Modern Art of Mombercelli, a former prison now skilfully restored: paintings by G. Cornelli and the photos by G. Ferrero are exhibited. Inauguration on August 23rd at 6pm, the exhibition will stay open until September 28thon Sundays from 4pm to 6pm and on request during the week. Info: Museo Civico d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea +39 338 4246055; +39 346 4798585 www.musarmo.comune.mombercelli.at.it MONASTERO BORMIDA From July 5th to October 26th “IL MONFERRATO. 500 ANNI DI ARTE. GRANDI ARTISTI IN UN PICCOLO STATO" An exhibition that shows art in Monferrato, considered a territorial and cultural entity, nowadays defined as the middle-earth between the Savoyard Piedmont and the Ligurian sea. Works of: Spanzotti, Macrino d’Alba, Gandolfino da Roreto, Guglielmo Caccia known as “Moncalvo” and his daughter Orsola, Nicolò Musso, Guala, Ivaldi, Crosio, Monteverde, Bistolfi, Carrà, Formica and many more. Openings: on Saturdays and Sundays 10am-1pm/3-8pm. By reservation for groups on weekdays. Info: Municipality +39 0144 88012; +39 349 1214743 www.arteneidintorni.it www.comune.monasterobormida.at.it; museodelmonastero@gmail.com MONTECHIARO D’ASTI “IL POTERE DELLE IMMAGINI” From July 5th to August 17th ART EXHIBITION From August 23rd to September 7th On Saturday 5th at 6pm at the seat of the Palio Comitee of Montechiaro d’Asti inauguration of the art exhibition “Il Potere delle Immagini” lasting until August 17th. During the patronal feast on August 23rd at 6pm inauguration of the Art Exhibition that can be visited until September 7th. Openings time: on Saturdays and Sundays 4-7pm. Special openings by reservation. Info: +39 348 7999260 www.artpalio.altervista.org MONTIGLIO MONFERRATO - FRAZIONE COLCAVAGNO - CASTLE Until October 12th “L’ARTISTA E IL POETA ENRICO COLOMBOTTO ROSSO” The exhibition inaugurated on May 18th and dedicated to the great surrealist artist is still on. Other appointments are on July 20th, September 14th, October 12th from 3pm to 6.30pm. Further openings on request. Info: +39 011 8127590-343 www.castellodicolcavagno.it; info@castellodicolcavagno.it; info@paoloferrarissrl.it VIGLIANO D’ASTI - Centro Sportivo “G.B. Conti” Via Boglietto Until October 2014 VIGLIANOTTERA: LA BALENOTTERA DELLE SABBIE PLIOCENICHE DI VALMONTASCA Interesting visit to the exhibition area dedicated to the reconstruction of the fin whale, fossil found in Vigliano in 1959 and to the site of special scientific interest of Valmontasca. Visits for groups and individuals by reservation. Info: +39 0141 951283 (meal time) www.prolocodivigliano.it

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ASTI From June 26th to July 6th ASTITEATRO 36 From July 28th to August 3rd: “Io e gli altri” (aspettando Asti Teatro 37) A rich program with particular attention to artists and companies “on the borders”; shows performed for the first time in Italy, performances in the streets and in unusual places that will turn Asti into a real “City of Theatre”. Info: Asti Teatro ticket office +39 0141 399050 - 399057 www.comune.asti.it AZZANO E BELVEGLIO July 30th and August 5th LA RUOTA DEL MULINO On Wednesday July 30th first summer appointment with the festival “La Ruota del Mulino”: in Azzano d’Asti at 9.30pm “Siamo fatti di Stelle”, a tribute to Margherita Hack. On August 5th appointment in Belveglio. Info and reservations: +39 339 2532921 www.teatrodegliacerbi.it CASTAGNOLE LANZE, COAZZOLO, COSTIGLIOLE D’ASTI E MONTEGROSSO D'ASTI From July 19th to August 24th “PAESAGGI E OLTRE”- FESTIVAL Music and summer theatre in UNESCO lands in order to discover the striking landscapes of this part of Piedmont. Info and reservations: +39 339 2532921 www.langamonferrato.it; www.arte-e-tecnica.it; www.teatrodegliacerbi.it ASTI E PROVINCIA MONFERRATO JAZZ FESTIVAL 2014 - 2nd Edition July On Tuesday 8th at 9.45pm in the courtyard of Palazzo Ottolenghi concert by Peter Erskine European Trio feat Palle Danielsson&Rita Marcotulli. On Tuesday 22nd at 6pm in the streets and squares of Asti “Girlesque Street Band”. On Wednesday 23rd in the castle of Montiglio Monferrato at 9.45pm Andrea Pozza Trio and the special guest Patrizia Conte. Always in the courtyard of Palazzo Ottolenghi on Friday 25th at 9.45pm concert by Fabrizio Bosso Spiritual Trio presenting the album “Purple” and on Saturday 26th at 9.45pm “Smashing triad(s)” with M. Ottolini. On Friday August 1st at 9.45pm in Cinaglio “Faive”, concert by Luigi Bonafede Qintet. Info: www.filarmonicoastigiano.it ASTI PIAZZA CATTEDRALE July 9th - 26th ASTIMUSICA 19 Once again the splendid Gothic Cathedral of Asti is the backdrop to artists performing in the ancient square. Big names from the past and from the present: Renzo Rubino, I Camaleonti, Locanda delle Fate, Morcheeba, R. Gualazzi, Stormy Six, Elements. Info and program: www.comune.asti.it ASTI CINEMA CINEMA The most beautiful films of the season will be projected between late July and August in the renovated courtyard of Palazzo Michelerio. Info: www.comune.asti.it/manifestazioni ASTI August 1st-8th-22nd-29th NOTTE D’ORGANO The International Organ Festival presents a rich program with concerts performed in the Cathedral by organists coming from other European countries and the Far East; a special background to the Feast of the Assumption. The concerts start at 9pm. Info: www.idillim.it CASTAGNOLE DELLE LANZE From August 24th to September 2nd Festival CONTRO At the end of August the Festival “Contro- Festival della canzone d’impegno” is back offering a rich program and the opportunity to remember Augusto and Dante, members of the Italian Band “I Nomadi”. Info: +39 0141 878529; +39 339 4477427 MONASTERO BORMIDA Until September 28th F.I.T. FESTIVAL IDENTITA’ E TERRITORIO - BORMIDA: IMMAGINARIO E FUTURO From July until late September the Bormida valley is the perfect backdrop to events that are not to be missed. Info: www.mascainlanga.it July 19th - 26th Medieval Castle of Monastero Bormida “CREIAMO ASCOLTIAMO SUONIAMO!”: music workshop for children from 6 to 12 years old. At the medieval castle workshops involving children from 6 to 12 years old will be held: at the end, on July 26th at 9pm at the Teatro Comunale of Monastero Bormida concert by the Orchestra Sinfonica Giovanile Aleramica conducted by Peter Fender. Info: +39 0144 485279 www.mascainlanga.it; info@mascainlanga.it MONCALVO Until July 6th MONCALVO IN DANZA The festival, the testimonial of which is Carla Fracci, has become one of the most successful appointment with Italian dance; performances and workshops with big names of classic and modern dance. Info and program: www.moncalvoindanza.it July 18th - August 18th CINEMA SOTTO LE STELLE Open-air cinema. July 18th - 19th - 20th BLU NOTTI BLUES The blues festival is back at the wine cooperative “Sette Colli”; the shows start at 7pm Info: +39 335 7623679 www.comune.moncalvo.at.it

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MONCALVO August - FESTIVAL GUGLIELMO CACCIA -13th Edition “INCANTESIMI MUSICALI NELLE SERE D’ESTATE - Music Itinerary among ancient towers, churches and courtyards. On August 10th , the magic night of San Lorenzo, appointment with “Calici di Stelle” and toast at the renovated Bottega del Vino of Moncalvo. In August concerts dedicated to Guglielmo Caccia. Info: www.comune.moncalvo.at.it +39 338 9754572 (Ass.to Manifestazioni) MONTIGLIO MONFERRATO Until November 30th CASTELLO IN MUSICA 2014 - MAGIE DI SUONI NELLE TERRE DEI SIGNORI DI MONTIGLIO On Wednesday July 23rd in the hall of the Castle at 9.45pm Andrea Pozza Trio and the special guest Patrizia Conte. On August 3rd in the Romanesque Church of San Lorenzo traditional concert “Celtica” with A.M. Castelli (voice) and S. Corsi (Celtic harp and harmonica). Info: Municipality +39 0141 994667; Circolo Filarmonico +39 0141 538057 www.comune.montigliomonferrato.at.it; www.filarmonicoastigiano.it MUSICA NELLE PIEVI Concert by the String Quartet Taag on July 20th at 5.30pm in Santa Maria di Cornareto in Castelnuovo Don Bosco; on July 27th at 9.30pm in Montechiaro d’Asti at the parvis of the church of SS. Nazario and Celso “I Tre Tenori”. On August 3rd in the Romanesque Church of San Lorenzo the concert “Celtica”. Info: Circolo Filarmonico +39 0141 538057 www.filarmonicoastigiano.it ROCCHETTA TANARO PASSA PONTE: MUSICA.ARTE.CULTURA. At the Fattoria Roceta from July 2nd to 10th “Note di Terra”, exhibition of ceramic sculptures. On July 4th concert by Giulia Rossi Quartet and from July 26th to August 3rd Acquerelli and Olii by Gavriella Piccatto: on 26th, after the inauguration, concert by Sax Symbol. Info: Municipality +39 0141 644123 www.comune.rocchettatanaro.at.it VIARIGI August 31st SALTIMPIAZZA Every year in Viarigi the best street artists meet: acrobats, magicians, jugglers, tightrope and stilt walkers, fire eaters, comedians, musicians and storytellers will liven up the streets of the village entertaining children and adults Info: www.comune.viarigi.at.it VINCHIO On July 5th and August 23rd ITINERARI LETTERARI DI DAVIDE LAJOLO In July “Con la luna e le lucciole nei Boschi dei Saraceni”, literary walk starting at 9pm; in August “Sulle orme del museo contadino all’aperto” followed by Felice Reggio in concert. Info: www.davidelajolo.it Other events are: the 23rd edition of “Il Suol d’Aleramo” in Grazzano Badiglio, open air theatre and music shows combined with wine and food (July 12th, 19th, 26th and August 2nd, 3rd ); the 15th edition of the literary award “Ettore Ottaviano” in Rocca d’Arazzo (July 20th); “Montemagno sotto le Stelle” at the end of August and many more…View all summer events in www.astiturismo.it ASTI - FRAZIONE VARIGLIE - PARCO DELLA PINETA August 3rd MERCATINO DELLA PESCA LIMONINA A peach variety with yellow flesh, sweet and zesty flavour and slightly bitter aftertaste that can be used for sweet and salty dishes and recommended for the production of syrups. This special variety of fruit can be discovered in Variglie, a hamlet of Asti. Info: Pro Loco Association +39 0141 208546-208173 www.comune.asti.it CANTARANA August 9th - 11th SAGRA DELL’AGNOLOTTO E DELLA TINCA IN CARPIONE The tinca in carpione (soused fish) is typical specialty that reminds us of the old traditions of food preservation when refrigerators did not exist. Music evenings, bocce ball tournament, charity prize draw. Info: Municipality +39 0141 943101; Pro Loco Association +39 0141 941166; www.comune.cantarana.at.it; www.prolococantarana.it CELLE ENOMONDO August 15th 40th EDITION OF SAGRA DEL BARBERA 2013 “MEMORIAL GINO TORCHIO” and TORTE IN PIAZZA The best Barbera 2013 and the best cakes are awarded and can be tasted. Info: Pro Loco Association +39 335 5705940 www.comune.celleenomondo.at.it CASORZO August 8th -10th SAGRA DEL MALVASIA E DELL’AGNOLOTTO An appointment for gourmands, who want to taste the typical agnolotti and celebrate with the famous wine. Info: Municipality +39 0141 929225; Pro Loco Association +39 0141 929141 www.comune.casorzo.at.it CASTELNUOVO DON BOSCO July 4th-6th SAGRA DELLA SAUTISSA In Piazza Italia a festival dedicated to a typical product of Monferrato: the famous “sautissa” (sausage), cooked in different ways. Moreover tastings of typical DOC wines of Castelnuovo, i.e. Freisa and Malvasia: evenings of music and dancing are on schedule too. Info: www.comune.castelnuovodonbosco.at.it

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CASTEL ROCCHERO July 19th CASTELROCCHERO IN LUME Suggestive title for a walk during which participants can taste local wines paired with traditional dishes. Info: Municipality +39 0141 760132 info@castelroccheroinlume.it COSTIGLIOLE MOTTA August 1st - 3rd SAGRA DEL PEPERONE A food festival dedicated to the “square pepper of Motta”, a vegetable cultivated in the Tanaro Valley, ingredient for many traditional recipes and innovative suggestions. Info: Municipality +39 0141 969518 www.comune.costigliole.at.it CUNICO August 22nd- 26th SAGRA DELLO GNOCCO Many sauces for a dish prepared with poor ingredients (potatoes, flour and salt) but with a rich flavour. Info: Municipality +39 0141 906502 www.comune.cunico.at.it MOMBARUZZO July 19th-20th I PERCORSI DEL GUSTO A food and wine tour in the historical centre of Mombaruzzo. While walking visitors can taste the typical dishes and excellent wines of this part of Monferrato. Music and dancing will enliven the evening with surprises and entertainment for children too. Info: Municipality +39 0141 77002 www.comune.mombaruzzo.at.it SAN DAMIANO D’ASTI - BORGATA RIPALDA August 8th-10th SAGRA DELLA PATATA There are many ways to cook potatoes: boiled, fried and most of all as the main ingredient for the typical “gnocchi”. Excellent local wines paired with food specialties are to be tasted. Info: Comitato festeggiamenti Ripalda +39 329 2713956; Mr Priamo +39 0141 975448; Municipality +39 0141 975056 VILLAFRANCA D’ASTI July 17th - 21st CRIN E AMIS - PORK AND MUSIC FESTIVAL A long weekend with good food: specialties such as cold cuts, soused meat/fish, tagliatelle, potato dumplings and music evenings too (Celtic, ballroom, folk, acoustic pop, gospel, jazz, band music, Sanremo songs from the 60s-90s, Nomadi songs). Info: +39 331 5415183 www.prolocovillafranca.at.it VILLAFRANCA D’ASTI August 29th - 30th VININVILLA - FESTA DEL VINO E DELLA BAGNA FREIDA The market-exhibition "VininVilla" is back with many side events and the summer version of Bagna Cauda. Not to be missed! Info: +39 0141 943071 www.comune.villafrancadasti.it CALICI DI STELLE August 10th IN THE PROVINCE OF ASTI Tastings, performances, events to celebrate the “starriest” night of the year. This midsummer appointment organized by the Municipalities, members of the National Association “Città del Vino”, and by the wineries joining the Movimento Turismo del Vino repeats itself magically. Info: www.movimentoturismodelvino.it Many tasty and amusing appointments not to be missed…On July 12th in Piovà Massaia “Pro Loco in Piazza”, on 19th and 20th in Portacomaro “Agnolotto & Grignolino”. In August in Celle Enomondo “V raduno di Vespe, Moto e 500” (5th Vespa, motorbike and FIAT 500 meeting) and the “XXI Cammina Celle di Notte” (night walk); from August 29th to September 2nd in Gonella, a hamlet of Antignano d’Asti, the food festival “Dell’Anguilla e della Porchetta di Tarcisio” (eel and porchetta), in Calliano from 29th to 31st “Sagra dello Stufato d’Asino” (donkey stew), in Grana from 13th to 17th celebrations of the Assumption of Mary … and many others. View all events: www.astiturismo.it ASTI - FRAZIONE QUARTO July 6th CORSA DEGLI ASINI - DONKEY RACE An intense weekend near Asti. From Friday street stands and music. On Sunday at 6pm the historical parade accompanied by the Municipal Band of Rocchetta Tanaro and at 6.45pm the funny donkey race, a traditional competition among the villages of Monferrato. Info: Pro Loco Association +39 339 6398444 www.comune.asti.it AZZANO D’ASTI July 26th - AZZANO IN FIAMME July 27th - TASTA CHE BON - GIRO D’ITALIA IN CUCINA Azzano will turn itself into a medieval village with military camps, taverns, hay and straw in the streets, torches and ancient music. On 27th Italian food tastings. Info: Pro Loco Association +39 333 5703688; +39 338 5788312 www.azzanoinfiamme.org; info@azzanoinfiamme.org

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CANTARANA July 12th FESTA MEDIEVALE During this magic evening the splendour of the Middle Ages is brought to life again. Info: www.prolococantarana.it/eventi; www.comune.cantarana.at.it INCISA SCAPACCINO - BORGO VILLA July 12th - 13th INCISA 1514 The siege and the conquest by William IX, Marquess of Montferrat on July 24th 1514 is re-enacted in the historical Borgo Villa, heart of Incisa. On Saturday in the late afternoon the village goes back to the Renaissance, the streets enlivened by people, skirmishes and duels fought with swords, fire-eaters, dance, wine cellars and taverns where to eat and much more to amaze and entertain you… Info: www.comune.incisascapaccino.at.it; www.incisa1514.info; www.teatrodegliacerbi.it

FESTIVAL DEL PAESAGGIO AGRARIO, 6th EDITION - IL RISPETTO DELLA TERRA Until July 26th The main theme of this festival is the safeguard of the territory, considering its abandonment and interesting projects of requalification. On Saturday June 19th in Calamandrana the round table “FestiCamp - La nuova agricoltura e l’Expo 2015” in cooperation with CIA. On Saturday 26th at 4pm, in cooperation with the Association “Camminare lentamente”, a walk starting from Colle Don Bosco to the Sanctuary of the Beata Vergine delle Grazie in Villanova d’Asti, where the Infiorata takes place. Info e program: www.davidelajolo.it ASTI Until August 10th SPORT NEL PARCO ESTATE On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 12noon and from 5.30pm to 8.30pm games and sports activities for everybody in the urban parks. Other appointments on Saturdays and Sundays at LungoTanaro, at Parco Bramante and Biberach. Info: www.comune.asti.it VIGLIANO D’ASTI August 3rd VIGLIANIADI - Sporting challenges for all ages August 10th SU E GIU’ PER LE COLLINE DEL MARE PEDALATA IN MOUNTAIN BIKE TRA VIGNE, VALLI E… BALENE San Lorenzo is celebrated by walking and cycling on the prehistoric sea bottoms. Info: +39 0141 951283 (meal time) www.prolocodivigliano.it

BUTTIGLIERA D’ASTI - August 21st FIERA DELL’AGLIO, DEL TACCHINO E DELLA GALLINA BIONDA This fair will be livened up by the awarding of the most beautiful string of garlic, turkey and “gallina bionda” (hen from Crivelle). Traditional products like honey, salami, cheese are on display too. Info: Municipality +39 011 9921812 www.comune.buttigliera.at.it CALAMANDRANA - August 4th FIERA DEL BESTIAME- 56th EDITION Another important fair promoting the Piedmontese Cattle Breed. Info: Municipality +39 0141 75114 www.comune.calamandrana.at.it CASTAGNOLE LANZE - August 25th FIERA DELLA NOCCIOLA - 155th EDITION For more than one century Castagnole delle Lanze has dedicated a fair to the hazelnut. The hazelnut together with Barbera vineyards are two important resources for the agrarian economy of this area. Info Municipality +39 0141 875626; +39 0141 875600 www.castagnoledellelanze.it MONASTERO BORMIDA - July 27th FIERA BOVINA DI SAN DESIDERIO E FESTA DELL’AGRICOLTURA A fair promoting the Piedmontese Cattle Breed takes place every year since 1834 in the woods around the ancient parish church of San Desiderio. Moreover typical products, old tractors and the historical accordions of Monastero Bormida Info: Municipality +39 0144 88012 www.comune.monasterobormida.at.it MONTEGROSSO D’ASTI - August 19th FIERA ALBERTINA This fair created during the reign of Carlo Alberto of Savoy (1847) is held in Montegrosso Stazione from 8am until 2pm and proposes all kinds of products and attractions. The fair will be inaugurated by the Municipal Band “F. Gazza”. Info: Municipality +39 0141 953052 www.comune.montegrosso.at.it

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ASTITURISMO - Direction Piazza Alfieri 33 - 14100 Asti Tel. +39 0141 353034 Fax +39 0141 356140 ASTI TOURIST OFFICE Piazza Alfieri 34 - 14100 Asti Tel. +39 0141 530357 Fax +39 0141 538200 Tourist Office at Palazzo Mazzetti Corso Alfieri 357 - 14100 Asti Tel. +39 0141 530403 Fax +39 0141 599678 Canelli Tourist Office Via G. B. Giuliani 29 - 14053 Canelli Tel. +39 0141 820280 Fax +39 0141 820255

Castell’Alfero Tourist Office Piazza Castello - 14033 Castell’Alfero Tel. +39 0141 406611 Fax +39 0141 406606 Cocconato Tourist Office Piazza Cavour 22 - 14023 Cocconato Tel. +39 0141 600076 Fax +39 0141 907677 Costigliole d’Asti Tourist Office Via Roma 13 - 14055 Costigliole d’Asti Tel. +39 0141 961850 Moncalvo Tourist Office Piazza Antico Castello 1 - 14036 Moncalvo Tel. +39 0141 916467 Fax +39 0141 923677

Montiglio Monferrato Tourist Office Via Gianotti 9 - 14026 Montiglio Monferrato Tel/Fax +39 0141 994006 Cell. +39 335 6915703 Nizza Monferrato Tourist Office Piazza Garibaldi 80 - 14049 Nizza Monferrato Tel/Fax +39 0141 727516 Villafranca d’Asti Tourist Office Via Roma 48 - 14018 Villafranca d’Asti Tel. +39 0141 943885

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SAN GIORGIO SCARAMPI - August 24th XIII RASSEGNA BOVINO CASTRATO DI RAZZA PIEMONTESE The fair taking place in Regione Gallesi is one of the most important in the field and aims at the valorisation of the Piedmontese steer, the meat of which is appreciated by gourmets. Info: Municipality +39 0144 89041 www.comune.sangiorgioscarampi.at.it VALFENERA - August 25th FIERA DELL’AGLIO E DEL PITU AND RASSEGNA “RAZZA BOVINA PIEMONTESE” Two traditional fairs “Fiera dell’Aglio e del Pitu”, dedicated to garlic and turkey and the “Razza Bovina piemontese” dedicated to the Piedmontese Cattle Breed Info: Municipality +39 0141 939125 www.comune.valfenera.at.it CASTELNUOVO DON BOSCO AND COLLE DON BOSCO August 15th-16th-17th START OF THE CELEBRATION OF THE BICENTENNIAL OF JOHN BOSCO’S BIRTH (1815 – 2015) AND OF THE JUBILEE YEAR Celebrations in honour of John Bosco in the presence of father Angel Fernandez Artime, successor of John Bosco. On 15th, in the evening, father Angel meets the inhabitants of Castelnuovo Don Bosco during the feast of the Madonna del Castello. On 16th (day of birth of John Bosco) at 8am pilgrimage-walk from Castenuovo to Colle Don Bosco, where the Rector Major will welcome the pilgrims-walkers and the feast with music, flag weavers and re-enactment will start. At 11am Mass presided by Father Artime. At 4pm entrustment of the children to the Virgin Mary, as Mamma Margherita did with the little Giovanni. On 17th at 9pm remembrance of John Bosco’s christening in Castelnuov Don Bosco. Colle Don Bosco will host two special events: from 2nd to 8th Campo Bosco (camp) of young Spaniards and from 22nd to 27th camp of young French and Belgians; the participants will also reach other parts of Monferrato and Torino. Info: Colle Don Bosco +39 011 9877162 www.colledonbosco.it; www.parrocchia.eu VILLANOVA D’ASTI July 27th INFIORATA In the street leading to the Sanctuary of Madonna delle Grazie the extraordinary event “Infiorata” takes place. On Saturday night volunteers of all ages make the “religious carpets” with fresh or dried petals representing geometric shapes or religious themes. Info: www.infiovilla.too.it RELIGIOUS FEASTS The patron saint’s festivals in the province of Asti are numerous, rich and varied but word limits prevent us from including all the events. We invite you to discover them in www.astiturismo.it

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