Fiera di San Carlo e del Tartufo Bianco
Nizza's centuries-old autumn fair celebrating the local cardo gobbo (hunchback cardoon) and bagna cauda, now paired with the White Truffle Fair of the Alto Monferrato — a full day of grand market, tastings and cooking shows.
Why it's special
One of the oldest fairs in the area (508th edition in 2025), it fills the town with a huge market and a 'bagna cauda marathon', starring the cardo gobbo di Nizza (a Slow Food presidium). From 2025 it runs alongside the new Fiera del Tartufo Bianco Pregiato dell'Alto Monferrato at Palazzo Crova.
Programme · 2025
2 November 2025
508th edition. Grand market across the city; tastings in Piazza Martiri di Alessandria; 'bagna cauda marathon' from midday to midnight at Palazzo Crova; first Fiera del Tartufo Bianco Pregiato dell'Alto Monferrato with certified local truffles on sale; cooking show combining white truffle and cardo gobbo.
A tip
- Head to Palazzo Crova for the truffle fair and the bagna cauda; it's a walking market through the centre, so arrive early for parking.
- Pair the crunchy cardo gobbo dipped in bagna cauda with a glass of Barbera.
Last updated · 2026-07-15