Festa di Ferragosto alla Bussia (Mid-August Festival in Bussia)

The Festa di Ferragosto alla Bussia is a traditional summer festival organized by the local Pro Loco in the hamlet of Bussia in Monforte d'Alba, nestled in the heart of the Barolo Langhe. Founded in the mid-1970s by a group of local friends, the celebration takes place in the open spaces around the hamlet's old church and former school. Throughout the event, food stalls serve a generous selection of authentic Piedmontese and Langa specialties, including anchovies in green sauce (acciughe al verde), local tuma cheeses, handmade agnolotti, grilled meats, traditional bunet, and homemade fruit tarts, all paired with exceptional wines from regional winemakers. The festival schedule features entertainment for visitors of all ages, from lively musical evenings with live orchestras and DJ sets to holy mass in the Bussia chapel and the beloved traditional piñata game (rottura delle pignatte) for children.