19 October 2024

The beer festival in Bologna

A journey through craft beers of all regional styles and flavors from 31 October to 3 November and from 7 to 10 November 2024 at the Gran Tour Italia

Grand Tour Italia organizes its first Beer Festival, a true Italian-style Oktoberfest that focuses on Italian craft beers, taking visitors on a journey through the regions of the Bel Paese, from Valle d'Aosta to Sicily, in an explosion of local flavors and culinary traditions. To make the atmosphere even more sparkling will be live music, which will accompany the days of celebration.

Guests will be able to immerse themselves in a sea of beers of every color and intensity of flavor, with variations suitable for all palates, from the sweetest and fruitiest to the slightly bitter. For those who are not beer experts, the qualified staff will be available to offer advice and propose ideal culinary combinations.

Three formulas to make the most of the experience:

Street beer

Street food and beers at will to be enjoyed between arrosticini and regional specialties in an informal context, for those who love to live the moment standing, surrounded by the energy of the party.

Beer Festival Menu

A four-course lunch or dinner, with typical dishes such as sausage and sauerkraut, polenta and melted cheese, all paired with selected beers (up to three varieties) for a complete gastronomic experience. Available by reservation only.

Full hops

Each restaurant in the park will offer a special menu, combining regional dishes with local beers, to discover new and surprising combinations of flavors.

The Beer Festival promises a perfect mix of good food, fun and tradition. It will be an opportunity to taste new beers, experience evenings of music and conviviality in a setting dedicated to Italian gastronomic excellence. The Grand Tour Italia Park will be open from Thursday to Sunday, with free admission and parking.

To facilitate visitors, a free shuttle service is available, which on weekends will connect the Bologna bus station with the park, subject to availability.

What is Grand Tour Italia?

On September 5, 2024, Grand Tour Italia officially opened its doors to the public, promising a unique experience that in 50,000 square meters celebrates the cultural and gastronomic biodiversity of the 20 Italian regions. Located in Bologna, Grand Tour Italia offers an extraordinary journey through food, art, traditions and entertainment, in an environment that blends education, fun and sustainability.

Each region has a dedicated space that includes a landscape and tourist promotion area, a typical tavern, a market with regional products and an educational area. Some important partners such as the Holden School, Coldiretti and Slow Food have been entrusted with the narration of history, culture, agriculture and food and wine biodiversity.

By the editorial staff of Avion Tourism Magazine

Text source, photos and visuals: Grand Tour Italia Press Office

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