Magunella Bierfest

The beer festival of the Borgosesia Carnival

The Magunella Bierfest is one of the most beloved events in the Valsesia winter calendar: a true Oktoberfest-style celebration held at the Pro Loco Center of Borgosesia, in the heart of Piedmont. For three nights, the hall fills with long communal tables, overflowing steins, and live music, capturing the boisterous spirit that has become an integral part of the legendary Borgosesia Carnival, one of Italy's oldest and most unique traditions.

La Tresca beer and Bavarian specialties

The heart of the festival is its German-inspired cuisine, served throughout the evening: pork shanks with sauerkraut, bratwurst with potatoes, porchetta, speck, and roast chicken, all washed down with generous steins of the renowned La Tresca beer. The kitchen remains open for the duration of the event, and given the high turnout, booking your meal in advance is highly recommended.

Music and entertainment

Each night features concerts, cover bands, and DJ sets that keep the dance floor packed until the early hours. The lineup ranges from traditional ballroom and disco orchestras to top-tier national cover bands and comedy-musical duos, ensuring a program designed to get every generation dancing and having fun.

Part of the Borgosesia Carnival

The Magunella Bierfest is not an isolated event; it is part of the rich calendar of the Borgosesia Carnival, a popular and irreverent tradition centered around the masks of Peru Magunella and Gin, and the cheeky "Mercà 'd Mezz Quaresima" market. Attending the Bierfest means immersing yourself in the authentic spirit of this iconic Valsesia celebration, filled with tradition, music, and conviviality.

Why it's worth it

• Three nights of celebration in the heart of the Valsesia winter
• Craft La Tresca beer and Bavarian cuisine served all night long
• Concerts, cover bands, and DJ sets every evening
• The high-spirited atmosphere of the Borgosesia Carnival in Borgosesia (VC)