Gargano Beer Fest

Gargano Beer Fest in Peschici

The Gargano Beer Fest is the first festival entirely dedicated to craft beer to emerge on the Gargano promontory. Every July, it brings Piazza Sandro Pertini to life in the heart of the historic center of Peschici, one of the most picturesque seaside villages in Puglia, in the province of Foggia. For two nights, the square fills with beer taps, tasting stalls, the aromas of seafood cuisine, and live music, creating a convivial atmosphere overlooking the Adriatic.

A project born from the territory

The event is conceived and organized by Birra del Gargano, with artistic direction by Vincenzo Ottaviano, and is held under the patronage of the Municipality of Peschici in collaboration with Unionbirrai, the national association of small independent breweries. The goal is to promote craft brewing culture by bringing selected labels from Puglian microbreweries and beyond to the Gargano, in a tourist setting that attracts thousands of visitors during the summer.

Beers, tastings, and workshops

The heart of the festival is the craft beer on tap, served with free access to the square and consumption via tokens. Alongside the taps, the program includes free workshops curated by Unionbirrai—educational sessions with guided tastings dedicated to the history and culture of beer, as well as a journey through the world's beer styles.

Seafood and music

The culinary offerings focus on local flavors: seafood sandwiches, paposcia, fried fish, pastries, and drinks made with Gargano citrus fruits, creating a natural pairing between street food and beer mugs. The evenings conclude with live concerts and DJ sets that animate the square until late at night, making the Gargano Beer Fest one of the highlights of Peschici's summer, included in the municipal "L'estate addosso" program.

Peschici and the Gargano

The setting for the event is Peschici, perched on a rocky spur overlooking the sea, one of the most beloved destinations on the Gargano coast. Visiting the festival is also an opportunity to discover the village, its beaches, the trabucchi (traditional fishing platforms), and the Foresta Umbra, in a weekend that combines Puglia, the sea, and great beer.