Alba International White Truffle Fair

Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d'Alba

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Food & DrinkAlba
DatesDates TBA · Usually AutumnCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkThe fair's white truffle, Tuber magnatum
LanguageItalianCurrency: EUR
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Alba International White Truffle Fair in Alba

An autumn truffle market held in Alba since 1928, centered on the National Truffle Market where licensed hunters sell wild white truffles from the Langhe hills, alongside a headline World Auction and a wider regional showcase of Piedmont wine and food, running weekends from October into November.

Alba's white truffle, Tuber magnatum Pico, only grows wild in the wooded hills of Piedmont's Langhe and Roero, and since 1928 the town has marked the autumn harvest with a fair now formally called the Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d'Alba.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The fair's white truffle, Tuber magnatum Pico, cannot be farmed and grows only in a handful of regions worldwide, so every tuber sold at the National Truffle Market has been dug by hand with a trained dog within days of sale

02

The mystery stays covered

The linked World Auction has produced some of the highest prices ever recorded for a single truffle, with international buyers bidding by video link into a room in Alba, a detail that sets this fair apart from ordinary regional food markets

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The National Truffle Market and the linked World Auction anchor the fair

Water and renewal

Living ritual

alongside a medieval-costume pageant and donkey palio staged in Alba during the same autumn weeks

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually Autumn

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Alba you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Warm layers and a waterproof jacket, since October and November in Piedmont bring cool, often damp weather; comfortable shoes for cobblestone streets and hillside vineyard visits.

Safety

For Alba International White Truffle Fair, keep the basics simple: small bag, charged phone, meeting point and respect for crowd controls.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Alba International White Truffle Fair runs late.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map44.70 N, 8.04 EOpen in Google Maps

Alba, Piedmont, Italy

Nearest airportTRN — Turin
TransportStay close enough to the part of Alba you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Alba International White Truffle Fair runs late.

Your Trip Starts Here

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Alba International White Truffle Fair?

Alba International White Truffle Fair is listed for Multiple months · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Alba International White Truffle Fair take place?

The festival is listed in Alba, Italy. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Alba, Piedmont, Italy

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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