Piacere Barbaresco 3rd-6th September
Not to be missed event in its 4th year. Chance to taste 50 or so Barbarescos. The Programme is arranged by the Enoteca Regionale del Barbaresco
Palio di Asti 19th September
Famous horse race preceded by traditional street market on the Friday and Saturday and more. Info
Il Palio degli Asini in Alba, 3rd October
Hilarious donkey race to make fun of the famous Asti Palio that Alba kept winning and was subsequently not invited to. Details
80th Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d’Alba, 9th October- 14th November
Taste the best of Piemonte at the world famous international white truffle fair held over several weekends. Wine, cheese, salami, hazelnuts and of course the best and most expensive truffle in the world.
A fuller list can always be found and downloaded at the local tourism site