Cool things to do in Maggiora

Il Montaccio del Balmone, otherwise known as Maggiora is the perfect mix between modern and old-school style motocross which is sure attract a lot of spectators from all around the world.

Thanks to the local organize Shava s.r.l, the society founded by Paolo Schneider and Stefano Avader,the facilities at the circuit continue to improve and develop year after year.

This year, 140,000 square meters of space has been added to the venue of which will be used for food and beverage services and for parking by the hilltop Restaurant Balmone. There have also been terraces created for the public up there, as well as down by the start. They have also added 1,300 square meters of permanent facilities and 200,000 square meters of public parking area which include an extension on the camping area.

The development of Maggiora Park has been planned according to ecological rules in order to maintain the environment untouched and undamaged.

Also on Friday June 12 and Saturday June 13, the MangiaMaggiora Food Festival will be held for the first time in the splendid village of Maggiora, in the province of Novara. This street food festival, a showcase of the high-quality food and wine typical of the area, is sure to attract many of the motocross fans who will flock to Maggiora Park for the MXGP of Italy.

MangiaMaggiora is organized with the patronage and active participation of the Maggiora municipal authorities, in partnership with the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo (UNISG) and with the support of Slow Food Piedmont. More specifically, UNISG has provided consultancy and knowhow for the sourcing and selection of high-quality local food products.

The event has been devised and produced by Schava srl, the company that has organized the Italian round of the FIM Motocross World Championship and a strategic partner of the University of Gastronomic Sciences. 

Visitors will be able to enjoy freshly cooked typical Piedmontese fare with a selection of Boca DOC wine at stalls and vans in the streets and alo pizzas of the village, and other Italian specialties from other regions such as Liguria, Tuscany and Sicily to name a few.

For this occasion, Slow Food Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta will organize a taste education course in one of the village courtyards, where gastronomic fun will be in store for all, children and adults alike.