Babbiu Beer Fest
Ten days of beer, music, and themed dinners in the heart of Valsesia
About Babbiu Beer Fest
The beer festival that brings Quarona to life
The Babbiu Beer Fest is one of the most anticipated events of the Valsesian spring. It takes place in Quarona, a small town in the Province of Vercelli, Piedmont, and is organized with passion by the Pro Loco of Quarona. For ten days, the Salone Sterna, on Via G. Lanzio, becomes the center of the town's social life: a large, covered, and heated area of approximately 300 square meters, ready to welcome the public in any weather condition.
Beer, themed dinners, and live music
The heart of the festival is, naturally, the beer, served on tap alongside cocktails and food and wine specialties. Every evening offers a different menu, with themed dinners ranging from Argentine asado to paella, pizza to porchetta, and even mixed fried seafood: dishes that blend local tradition with international flavors, always by reservation.
The dinners are accompanied by a rich program of live music with free admission: cover bands, tribute acts, 90s and 2000s revival nights, DJ sets, and karaoke turn every evening into a party for all ages. The festival traditionally opens with the blessing of the tent and the tapping of the first keg in the presence of the Mayor, in a ritual that unites community and conviviality.
A community event in the heart of Valsesia
More than just a simple beer festival, the Babbiu Beer Fest is a community experience: dozens of Pro Loco volunteers work behind the scenes, and the event also dedicates space to inclusion, with days planned in collaboration with local social organizations. It is the perfect opportunity to discover Valsesian hospitality, spend an evening in good company, and experience the authentic atmosphere of a mountain town that knows how to celebrate.
Quarona is located just a few kilometers from Varallo and the gates of Monte Rosa: a visit to the festival can easily be combined with a weekend exploring the villages and trails of Valsesia.
Babbiu Beer Fest — edition 2026
The 15th edition of the Babbiu Beer Fest, titled "Never Never Land", took place in Quarona from May 15 to 24, 2026, at the Salone Sterna. The official opening, on Friday, May 15 at 7:30 PM, featured the blessing of the tent by Father Michele and the tapping of the first keg with Mayor Francesco Pietrasanta.
Between themed dinners, draft beer, and free-admission musical evenings, the event confirmed itself as one of the main appointments for young people, families, and visitors to Valsesia. The festival, managed by over 50 volunteers coordinated by Andrea Giambone, closed with a very positive outcome and a beneficial impact on local businesses.
Programme Babbiu Beer Fest 2026
Friday, May 15 — Inauguration
- 7:30 PM — Blessing of the tent with Father Michele and tapping of the first keg with the Mayor
- Live music: Shary Band and DJ Mela
Saturday, May 16
- Party 90 with DJ Pima
Sunday, May 17
- Themed dinner: Argentine Asado
Monday, May 18
- Themed dinner dedicated to wines — "poetry in a glass, flavors of the territory"
Tuesday, May 19
- Themed dinner: Grand Paella Show
Wednesday, May 20
- Karaoke Pizza night
- Live performance: Henry & The Carry
Thursday, May 21
- Themed dinner: Porchetta night
- Music: "Attenti a quel Duo"
Friday, May 22
- 883 tribute night with Radio Valsesia
Saturday, May 23
- 90 vs 2000 Show
Sunday, May 24 — Closing
- Themed dinner: mixed fried seafood — "the bridge that unites"
During the festival, a day was also dedicated to inclusion ("Cuore Valsesiano") in collaboration with the Cascina Spazzacamini and Archimede organizations.
Highlights Babbiu Beer Fest 2026
Prices Babbiu Beer Fest 2026
Practical information — Babbiu Beer Fest
Where
Salone Sterna, Via G. Lanzio, Quarona (VC) — covered and heated area of approximately 300 sqm.
How to get there
By car: Quarona can be reached via the SS299 of Valsesia, a few kilometers from Varallo. By train: Quarona station on the Novara–Varallo line, or Borgosesia station nearby.
Admission and reservations
Free admission for musical evenings. Themed dinners are by reservation (via the online form and the Pro Loco's social media channels). Evening opening starting from 7:30 PM.
Information
Website and social media of the Pro Loco of Quarona: www.prolocoquarona.it
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Where does it take place — Babbiu Beer Fest
Salone Sterna
Via G. Lanzio, 13017 Quarona