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Fiera del Marrone festival in Cuneo

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2026-10-16 04:33 UTC → 2026-10-30 19:31 UTC · added ~~removed~~

The Fiera del Marrone, a national chestnut fair in Cuneo, has expanded its programming to include both historical honors and agricultural showcases. The event features the 26th National Assembly of the ‘Uomini di Mondo’ association, which recognizes historical figures such as Publio Elvio ~~Pertinace.~~ Pertinace, a Cuneo native being honored 1,900 years after his birth for his high-ranking role in the Roman Empire. In addition to cultural ceremonies, the fair emphasizes regional gastronomy through organized tasting events. These ~~sessions~~ sessions, organized by Coldiretti Cuneo, highlight local products including Alta Langa sparkling wines, Roero Arneis, Castelmagno cheese, and chestnut-based ~~specialties.~~ specialties such as chestnut-flavored beer. The ~~festival serves~~ 27th edition of the fair, which traces its origins to ~~connect~~ 1934, utilizes locations including Via Roma, Piazza Galimberti, and Piazza Virginio to showcase the Cuneo chestnut in fresh and processed forms. Following the event, local ~~producers~~ authorities, including Vice Mayor Luca Serale and Councilor Sara Tomatis, met with ~~the public while celebrating~~ representatives from Confcommercio, FIVA, and local merchants to review logistical challenges. Officials noted that 2026 served as an experimental year, specifically regarding the ~~agricultural heritage~~ relocation of the ~~local valleys through culinary demonstrations, artisanal crafts,~~ traditional Tuesday market to Corso Nizza and ~~educational activities.~~ the implementation of extraordinary weekend markets. Administrators stated they are collecting feedback from business operators to address difficulties caused by high visitor influxes and to improve organization for future editions.

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