Che Bolle! — Food and Wine Event (Lesa stop, August)

Che Bolle returns to Lesa at the end of summer

Following its spring stop in May, Che Bolle! returns to Lesa for a second event, scheduled for August 29 and 30, 2026. The traveling food and wine festival organized by the Che Bolle APS Association once again chooses the Lake Maggiore promenade as its stage: two days of open-air tastings, framed by the lake waters and the relaxed atmosphere of a late-summer celebration.

A showcase of Italian wine and flavors

In the heart of the municipality of Lesa, in the Province of Novara, the lakefront transforms into a large open-air wine cellar. Along the route, you will find wineries with their tasting stands, as well as producers of olive oil, craft beers, spirits, and gastronomic specialties from various Italian regions. The festival was born with a special focus on sparkling wines—hence the name—and has since expanded to cover the entire world of quality wine and gastronomy, with a particular eye for the excellence of the Upper Piedmont and Novara areas.

How the tasting works

The formula is simple and proven: you purchase a tasting glass for 15 euros, which allows you to enjoy unlimited tastings of the wines from the participating wineries. It is an informal and convivial way to discover new labels, chat directly with producers, and pair wines with the gastronomic products offered by various exhibitors. Meeting the producers is one of the hallmarks of the event, designed for wine lovers and curious visitors alike.

Lesa and Lake Maggiore

Lesa is one of the most authentic villages on the Piedmontese shore of Lake Maggiore, overlooking the water between Arona and Stresa. Its pedestrian promenade, with open views of the lake and mountains, is the ideal setting for an event that combines gastronomy, strolling, and lake panoramas. The Lesa stop is part of a broader calendar for the Che Bolle festival, which in 2026 also visits Arona, Angera, and Romagnano Sesia, moving between Lake Maggiore, the Varese area, and the Valsesia valley.

A late-summer appointment

The late August date makes this stop the perfect occasion for a late-summer trip to Lake Maggiore: a glass of Piedmontese wine, a taste of local products, and a walk along the Lesa promenade, with the lake always in sight. An event accessible to everyone, blending high-quality wine selection with the relaxed vibe of a village festival.