Fagiolata del Buonumore
The Pro Loco Carnival bean stew festival at Laghetto Gabella in Curino
About Fagiolata del Buonumore
Carnival celebrations at Laghetto Gabella
The Fagiolata del Buonumore is one of the most cherished events in the winter calendar of Curino, a small town in the province of Biella, Piedmont. Organized by Pro Loco Curino, the festival takes place every year in early February, right in the middle of the Carnival season. The highlight of the day is the distribution of the traditional bean stew, prepared in large cauldrons by the association's volunteers.
The gathering point is Laghetto Gabella, in the San Martino district, a five-hectare green area nestled in the rolling hills of Biella. Granted to the Pro Loco for its use, it has become the town's go-to venue for local festivities over the years. The serving begins around 11:30 AM, as hot bowls are passed from hand to hand among residents, friends, and visitors from the surrounding valleys.
A tradition of the Biella valleys
The fagiolata is a ritual shared by many towns in the Biella area during Carnival: a humble yet generous dish made of beans, pork rinds, and other rustic ingredients, slow-cooked and offered to the community as a gesture of sharing. In Curino, this custom is known as Fagiolata del Buonumore (Bean Stew of Good Humor), reflecting the cheerful and friendly spirit of the day.
The event is part of the annual program of Pro Loco Curino, which has been active since 1992 and is affiliated with UNPLI. Throughout the year, the association enlivens the area with various events, from the Festa del Laghetto in Fiore (Flowering Pond Festival) in late May to the autumn chestnut festival in October, as well as dinners for members and friends.
Atmosphere and spirit of the day
The Fagiolata del Buonumore is not a grand, flashy spectacle, but an authentic village festival: people come to enjoy a traditional dish, chat with neighbors, and gather outdoors despite the February chill. It is the perfect opportunity to discover the hospitality of a small town in the Biella hinterland and to savor a piece of living Piedmontese folk culture.
- Municipality: Curino, province of Biella (Piedmont)
- Location: Laghetto Gabella, San Martino district
- When: Early February, during Carnival
- Organizer: Pro Loco Curino
Fagiolata del Buonumore — edition 2026
La Fagiolata del Buonumore 2026 si è svolta domenica 15 febbraio al Laghetto Gabella, nella frazione San Martino di Curino. La distribuzione della tradizionale fagiolata è iniziata dalle ore 11:30, preparata dai volontari della Pro Loco Curino.
Come da tradizione, la giornata di Carnevale ha riunito la comunità del paese e i visitatori delle valli vicine attorno al piatto caldo offerto dall'associazione, in un'atmosfera semplice e conviviale tipica delle feste popolari del Biellese.
Programme Fagiolata del Buonumore 2026
Ore 11:30 — Inizio della distribuzione della fagiolata al Laghetto Gabella, frazione San Martino, Curino. Festa di Carnevale con piatto della tradizione preparato dai volontari della Pro Loco Curino.
Highlights Fagiolata del Buonumore 2026
- Distribuzione della fagiolata dalle ore 11:30
- Laghetto Gabella, frazione San Martino
- Festa di Carnevale della Pro Loco Curino
Practical information — Fagiolata del Buonumore
How to get there
Laghetto Gabella is located in the San Martino district of Curino, in the Biella valleys. By car, it can be reached from Biella by heading up towards Valsessera; traveling by car is recommended as the area has limited public transport. The nearest train station is in Biella.
Hours and access
The distribution of the bean stew begins around 11:30 AM. The event takes place outdoors: warm clothing suitable for the winter season is recommended.
Information
For details on dates and times, you can contact Pro Loco Curino at +39 015 928322 or follow the Laghetto Gabella Facebook page.
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Where does it take place — Fagiolata del Buonumore
Laghetto Gabella
Laghetto Gabella, Frazione San Martino, 13865 Curino