Carciano Beer Festival

The Carciano village festival

The Carciano Beer Festival is one of the most cherished summer events for the community of Carciano, a hillside village in the municipality of Stresa, on the Piedmontese shore of Lake Maggiore. Organized by Pro Carciano, the local promotion association, it is a classic village festival that brings together residents, vacationers, and tourists for a single evening of open-air conviviality in the heart of the Verbano-Cusio-Ossola province.

Craft beer and grilled food

The heart of the event lies in its food and beer. At the food stalls, you will find craft beers served fresh on tap, the essential mixed grill, stuffed sandwiches, and fries: a simple and genuine menu designed for socializing around open-air tables. It is the tried-and-tested formula of lakeside summer festivals, where good food meets the desire to spend time together.

Music and atmosphere

The evening is brought to life by live music, which keeps the party going until late. The atmosphere is that of an informal and warm village fair: shared tables, toasts, and a family-friendly vibe that engages both adults and children. It is the ideal opportunity to discover an authentic corner of Stresa, far from the tourist rhythms of the center and the Borromean Islands.

Carciano, between lake and mountain

Carciano is located in a panoramic position between the Stresa lakefront and the slopes of Mottarone, the mountain that dominates Lake Maggiore. This village is the starting point for the famous Stresa-Mottarone cable car, and it is here that Pro Carciano manages various initiatives for the village's life throughout the year. The Beer Festival is the highlight of the Carciano summer.

Why attend

• Craft beers on tap and mixed grill
• Sandwiches and fries at the food stalls
• Music throughout the evening
• Authentic open-air village festival atmosphere
• Just minutes from the Stresa lakefront and the Mottarone cable car

An event managed by Pro Carciano that showcases the tradition of summer festivals in Piedmont and Lake Maggiore, in one of the most characteristic villages of Stresa.