Italian chestnut festivals scheduled for autumn 2026

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Various regional chestnut festivals are scheduled across Italy for the autumn 2026 season, highlighting local culinary traditions and cultural heritage.

In Frabosa Sottana, the 38th Sagra della Castagna will take place from October 2 to 4. The event features the introduction of the ‘Villaggio della Castagna’, a dedicated space for chestnut culture involving organizations such as the Accademia della Castagna Bianca and the Confrérie des Castanaires de Collobrières et du Pays des Maures from France. The festival includes cooking demonstrations, local exhibitions, and traditional dinners.

In Roccamonfina, the 48th Maxi Sagra della Castagna IGP e del Fungo Porcino is set to run on weekends from October 3 to November 1. Located in the province of Caserta, the event focuses on IGP-certified chestnuts and porcini mushrooms. The festival offers free entry and includes gastronomy, live music, and activities within the Roccamonfina-Foce Garigliano Regional Park.

Entities

Caserta · Cuneo · Frabosa Sottana · Roccamonfina · Valle Maudagna

Sources

Tre giorni nel segno della Castagna tra cultura, tradizione e spettacolo - www. ideawebtv. it - Quotidiano on line della provincia di Cuneo [www.ideawebtv.it]

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Maxi Sagra della Castagna IGP e del Fungo Porcino a Roccamonfina 2026, date e sapori autunnali [www.viaggiando-italia.it]

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