Altrimenti ci Arrabbiamo! - Beer and Sausages Challenge
The light-hearted tribute to Bud Spencer and Terence Hill, in Asso
About Altrimenti ci Arrabbiamo!
A tribute to Bud Spencer and Terence Hill
Altrimenti ci Arrabbiamo! is the popular festival that, every spring, transforms Piazza Mercato in Asso, a town in the Larian Triangle in the province of Como, into a homage to the two unforgettable stars of Italian action cinema, Bud Spencer and Terence Hill. The event's name itself recalls one of their most famous films, and the spirit is that of the carefree and light-hearted fun of their movies.
The Beer and Sausages Challenge
The highlight is the Beer and Sausages Challenge: competitors must consume ten sausages and a liter of beer in the shortest possible time, recreating the epic "eating contests" that made the two actors famous. A competition open to adults, which attracts participants and spectators in a atmosphere of pure fun.
Food, music, and fun
Around the challenge, the evening offers themed gastronomic specialties, music, and plenty of conviviality. The kitchen opens in the evening, and the competition is the culmination of the festival, in a cheerful atmosphere that draws a large crowd from all over the lake area.
A celebration of the territory
The event is organized by Asso Incontra in collaboration with the Gruppo Alpini of Asso and AssoTrota, local associations deeply rooted in the area. More than just a competition, Altrimenti ci Arrabbiamo! has become an identity festival for the Larian Triangle, capable of uniting cinema, food, and community.
Altrimenti ci Arrabbiamo! — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Altrimenti ci Arrabbiamo!, the third, takes place on Saturday, May 30, in Piazza Mercato in Asso.
The evening pays homage to Bud Spencer and Terence Hill with the famous "Beer and Sausages Challenge", where competitors must finish ten sausages and a liter of beer in the shortest possible time. Alongside the competition, themed gastronomic offerings, music, and lots of fun liven up the square, making it one of the most light-hearted and anticipated events in the Larian Triangle. The organization is handled by Asso Incontra with the Gruppo Alpini of Asso and AssoTrota.
Programme Altrimenti ci Arrabbiamo! 2026
Saturday, May 30, 2026 — Piazza Mercato, Asso
- Evening — Opening of the kitchen with themed gastronomic offerings
- In the evening — "Beer and Sausages Challenge": competition to see who finishes ten sausages and a liter of beer first (for adults only)
- Music and entertainment themed around Bud Spencer and Terence Hill
Highlights Altrimenti ci Arrabbiamo! 2026
The Beer and Sausages Challenge is the highlight and most anticipated moment of the evening, a true homage to the cult scenes from Bud Spencer and Terence Hill's films.
Prices Altrimenti ci Arrabbiamo! 2026
Practical information — Altrimenti ci Arrabbiamo!
How to get there
Asso can be reached by car via the SP41 in the Larian Triangle, and it is the terminus of the Milan-Asso railway line. Piazza Mercato is located in the town center.
Race registration
Registration via email at [email protected]. Participation fee for the race to be paid on-site; minimum age 18 years.
Admission
Free admission to the festival. The kitchen opens in the evening.
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Where does it take place — Altrimenti ci Arrabbiamo!
Piazza Mercato, Asso
Piazza Mercato, 22033 Asso