Street Food Festival
Edition 2026 Music Electro Gastronomy

Street Food Festival

Two days of street food, music, and fun in Piazza Municipio

Paruzzaro — Novara (003)
Dates 23 May — 24 May 2026
Location Paruzzaro (003)
Prices Free
Status Finished

About Street Food Festival Paruzzaro

For an entire weekend, the Paruzzaro Street Food Festival transforms the central Piazza Municipio into a massive open-air village of flavors. Organized by Pro Paruzzaro APS in collaboration with the municipal administration, the event brings together Italy's finest food trucks, offering specialties to enjoy on the go, alongside live music, DJ sets, and plenty of activities for all ages. Admission is free, with complimentary parking nearby.

Street food arrives in Piazza Municipio

The Street Food Festival is one of the most anticipated spring events in Paruzzaro, a small town in the Province of Novara, Piedmont, just a few kilometers from Arona and the shores of Lake Maggiore. For two days, the central Piazza Municipio turns into a large open-air gastronomic village, where food trucks from all over Italy serve the best of street cuisine in a festive and convivial atmosphere.

Flavors from across Italy

The heart of the event is the selection of kitchens on wheels: gourmet burgers, fried delicacies, regional specialties, stuffed sandwiches, desserts, and offerings from every corner of the peninsula and beyond. Each truck becomes an open kitchen where guests can choose their favorite dish and enjoy it outdoors at the tables set up in the square. It is the perfect opportunity to discover diverse recipes in one place, pairing your meal with craft beers and refreshing drinks.

Music, entertainment, and fun

The Street Food Festival is about more than just food: Pro Paruzzaro enriches the weekend with a calendar of side events designed for all ages. From sports demonstrations to entertainment and evening DJ sets, the square comes alive until late with music and social vibes. Recent editions have featured late-afternoon sports displays and evenings animated by DJ Blue, confirming a winning formula that blends great food with pure fun.

A community celebration

Promoted by Pro Paruzzaro APS in close collaboration with the municipal administration, the Street Food Festival is above all a meeting point for the town and visitors from neighboring areas. Admission is free, as is parking in the immediate vicinity, and the compact layout of Paruzzaro's center makes the event easily accessible and family-friendly.

What to expect

  • Where: Piazza Municipio, in the heart of Paruzzaro (NO)
  • Food trucks with specialties from all over Italy
  • Live music and DJ sets in the evenings
  • Activities and entertainment for all ages
  • Free admission and parking

A weekend dedicated to taste and conviviality that highlights the center of Paruzzaro and reaffirms the Pro Loco's role in hosting events that attract visitors from across the Vergante and lower Verbano region.

Street Food Festival Paruzzaro — edition 2026

The 2026 edition of the Street Food Festival took place on Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, in Piazza Municipio, Paruzzaro. Two days of street food with trucks from all over Italy, entertainment for all ages, music, and evening DJ sets, organized by Pro Paruzzaro APS in collaboration with the local administration. Free admission and parking.

The 2026 Street Food Festival brought Piazza Municipio in Paruzzaro to life on Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, featuring Italy's top food trucks and a packed schedule of events for all ages.

Highlights included a sports demonstration in the late afternoon on Saturday, followed by an evening DJ set by DJ Blue starting at 9 PM. Access to the event area and nearby parking were completely free.

Programme Street Food Festival Paruzzaro 2026

Saturday, May 23: Food truck stands open for lunch and dinner; late afternoon (6 PM) sports demonstration; from 9 PM, DJ set by DJ Blue. Sunday, May 24: Continuation of the event with food trucks and entertainment. Program curated by Pro Paruzzaro APS.

Highlights Street Food Festival Paruzzaro 2026

  • Food trucks with specialties from all over Italy
  • Sports demonstration (Saturday)
  • Evening DJ set with DJ Blue
  • Free admission and parking
  • Activities for all ages

Prices Street Food Festival Paruzzaro 2026

<p>Free admission. Free parking nearby. Prices for food and drinks at the stands vary.</p>

Practical information — Street Food Festival Paruzzaro

Getting there

Paruzzaro is located in the Province of Novara, near Arona. By car: take the A26 motorway (Arona exit) and continue for a few minutes inland. By train: Arona station on the Domodossola-Milan line, followed by a short transfer. The event takes place in Piazza Municipio, in the town center.

Hours and admission

Admission is free for both days. Nearby parking is free of charge. Food truck stands are open for lunch and dinner, with musical entertainment primarily in the evening hours.

Information

Organization: Pro Paruzzaro APS in collaboration with the Municipality of Paruzzaro. For details and program updates, please check the Municipality's channels (tel. +39 0322 53100) and the Pro Loco Facebook page.

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Where does it take place — Street Food Festival Paruzzaro

Piazza Municipio

Piazza Municipio, 28040 Paruzzaro

Contact Street Food Festival Paruzzaro

Tel
+39 0322 53100

Street Food Festival Paruzzaro in brief

Music Electro Gastronomy Local produce Food truck World cuisine Family Playful Outdoor Free Novara

History of Street Food Festival Paruzzaro