Beer and Grill Festival at Piano del Quercione

A local festival in the heart of inland Versilia

The Beer and Grill Festival at Piano del Quercione is one of the most anticipated gastronomic events in the Massarosa municipality, located in the province of Lucca, in the part of Versilia that overlooks Lake Massaciuccoli. The event takes place in the spacious former zoo-park area along Via del Guado in the village of Piano del Quercione: a large, green, and accessible space with ample free parking, perfectly suited for a multi-day celebration.

Beer, grills, and local cuisine

The heart of the festival is the kitchen, which fires up the stoves around 7:30 PM and serves until about 11:00 PM. As the name suggests, the stars of the show are draft beer and grilled meats, accompanied by traditional local dishes available via both self-service and table service. It follows the classic Tuscan festival formula: affordable prices, generous portions, and that warm, family-friendly atmosphere that turns dinner into a community gathering.

Music and dancing every night

Beyond the food, the festival places a strong emphasis on evening entertainment. The venue features two dance floors: the first, with a live orchestra, is dedicated to ballroom dancing (liscio), while the second, hosted by a DJ, offers Latin-American music and the greatest 70s and 80s revival hits. There is also the traditional tombola, an unmissable evening ritual at every local festival.

A charity-driven event

The event is deeply rooted in local volunteer work: the Quiesa beer festival is organized by the Fratres Blood Donors Group, which combines the convivial atmosphere with the promotion of blood donation and support for local associations. It is a festival that, beyond good food and music, maintains a strong sense of community.

When to visit

The 2026 edition spanned three weekends, from May 15th to June 2nd, Republic Day. The Piano del Quercione festival is part of a dense calendar of gastronomic events that enliven this area of Massarosa throughout the year, from the olive oil festival to the pork knuckle festival, making Piano del Quercione a landmark for food lovers in the province of Lucca and across Tuscany.