Panza Marche Beer Fest

A Beer Festival in the Setting of the Rancia Castle

The Panza Marche Beer Fest is now a regular event for craft beer enthusiasts in central Italy. The festival takes place in Tolentino, in the heart of the province of Macerata, and has chosen one of the most iconic locations in the Marche as its venue: the Rancia Castle, a 14th-century fortress set in the Macerata countryside that provides a evocative backdrop for the festival evenings.

Marche Craft Beer Takes Center Stage

The heart of the event is the Marche craft breweries, united under the banner of the ABM - Associazione Birrifici Marchigiani (Marche Breweries Association), co-organizer of the event with La Catasta srls. Each edition brings together about fourteen breweries from the region, offering their products to the public: from classic lagers to IPAs, from sour beers to more experimental creations. Visitors can purchase the "happy hour" kit, which includes the official glass and a series of tastings, and vote for their favorite beer, on a journey of discovery of the best of the regional brewing scene.

Live Music, DJ Sets, and Street Food

The Panza is not just about beer: each evening is enlivened by a rich music program spanning genres and generations, with live concerts followed by DJ sets until late at night. Accompanying the tastings is a large food truck area, with street food offerings designed to enhance pairings with craft beers. The atmosphere is that of a convivial and popular village festival, but with a particular focus on product quality.

A Free and Popular Event

Among the event's strengths is free admission to the festival area: you only pay for what you consume, including the tasting kit. This has helped make the Panza Marche Beer Fest one of the most attended beer festivals in the Marche, capable of attracting families, young people, and enthusiasts from all over the region and beyond to the Rancia Castle.