Alcoholic Badger Walk

An evening walk through the hills of Piacenza

The Alcoholic Badger Walk is now an anticipated event in Piozzano, a small municipality in the Province of Piacenza nestled in the gentle hills of Valluretta, in Emilia-Romagna. Organized by the Pro Loco Piozzano, the event opens the town's historic Craft Beer Festival in the most convivial way possible: an evening walk of about 7 kilometers winding along the panoramic paths and roads of the municipal territory, touching some charming hamlets like Pomaro.

The name and spirit of the event

Behind the ironic name lies one of the most charming events of the Piozzano summer. The walk is not a competitive race but a non-competitive march, open to everyone, designed to enjoy the cool evening air, the scent of blooming broom, and the sunset colors over the hills. At the end of the route, participants reach the sports field, the heart of the Craft Beer Festival, where a selection of craft beers and gastronomic specialties prepared by the Pro Loco await them.

Light sport, nature, and conviviality

The initiative naturally combines three typical ingredients of Emilia festivals: outdoor movement, discovery of the Valluretta agricultural landscape, and the pleasure of dining and toasting with company. It's a perfect opportunity for families, groups of friends, and walkers who want to start the festival weekend with a light stroll before diving into the evenings of live music, food, and beer at the festival.

An ideal opening for the Beer Festival

The Alcoholic Badger Walk takes place on the first evening of the Piozzano Craft Beer Festival, an event that for over ten editions has enlivened the town's sports field with craft breweries, food stalls, and concerts. Starting on foot from the town center and arriving directly at the heart of the festival is the most genuine way to get into the spirit of one of the most beloved summer festivals in the Piacenza hinterland.