Slow Beans

Slow Beans arrives in Brescia with an international exhibition market dedicated to traditional legume producers and Slow Food Presidia. The initiative welcomes Italian and international growers to celebrate legume biodiversity and champion sustainable food and farming practices. Held at the C.AR.ME cultural center on via delle Battaglie, the event features conferences, panel discussions, and educational sessions centered on sustainable agri-food systems and the integration of legumes into school and public cafeterias. Visitors can also enjoy guided tastings, including the signature Slow Beans soup and gelato, alongside the historic Fagioliadi—the famous folk culinary competition celebrating bean-based dishes prepared by the producers themselves.