Chestnut festivals in Italy: events not to be missed this fall.
Autumn is a wonderful season to travel in Italy: from north to south, including the islands, you'll find splendid themed festivals. Just like truffles and mushrooms, chestnut festivals are also part of the events program for autumn 2025, and there are numerous ones that populate the calendar of unmissable events. Here are the most anticipated ones that will make your heart skip a beat.
Valsusina Chestnut Festival (TO)Piedmont isn't just about truffle festivals . On October 18 and 19, 2025, Villar Focchiardo, in the Susa Valley, will host one of Piedmont's most historic and beloved festivals: the Valsusina Chestnut Festival. Here, the PGI chestnut is the true star, celebrated with the traditional brusatà, during which tons of chestnuts are roasted by master "brusatairo" (roasting masters). The festival is also a competition: the "Weight" competition rewards the most impressive chestnuts, while the prestigious Marrone d'Oro (Golden Brown) award recognizes the work of the finest chestnut growers.
Chestnut Fair in CuneoThe twenty-sixth edition of the National Chestnut Fair will take place in Cuneo from October 17 to 19, 2025. One of Piedmont's most beloved food and wine events, it offers tastings, an experiential fair, conferences, workshops, shows, and a rich program.
Chestnut Festival – Keschtnriggl in Lana (BZ)From October 19th to November 2nd, 2025 , the Lana area in South Tyrol will be decked out in autumn with Keschtnriggl, a festival celebrating chestnut culture. Guests can stroll through chestnut groves, enjoy themed menus at restaurants and stands, and shop for typical products at the markets.
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The medieval Emilian village of Castell'Arquato comes alive over the weekend of October 4th and 5th, 2025, for the Chestnut and Memories Festival. Like every year, this event returns, where vintage tractors, craft markets, games, and ancient crafts take us back in time. The village streets teem with curiosities, but the real highlight is Chestnut Night on Saturday evening, complete with cocktails and a DJ set.
Chestnut Festival in Azzano (LU)On October 19 and 26, 2025, Azzano will celebrate the seventieth edition of its Chestnut Festival. This milestone confirms the vitality of an event capable of renewing itself year after year. To celebrate the anniversary, the food and wine itinerary will be enriched with the first Local Winemakers Festival , featuring tastings curated by select wineries.
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From October 10 to 19, 2025, Piegaro will host the thirty-seventh edition of the Chestnut and Typical Products Festival. The event is a true journey through Umbrian gastronomy: stands, markets, and tastings offer not only chestnuts in every variety, but also traditional wines, cured meats, and cheeses.
Wild Boar and Chestnut Festival in San Potito Utra (AV)From October 10th to 12th, 2025, San Potito Ultra combines two intense, rustic flavors in one festival: the Wild Boar and Chestnut Festival. A blend of woodlands and rural tradition, where hearty wild boar dishes are accompanied by roasted chestnuts and chestnut desserts.
PGI Chestnut and Porcini Mushroom Festival in Roccamonfina (CE)One of Italy's unmissable chestnut festivals is the one in Roccamonfina. In Campania, the PGI Chestnut and Porcini Mushroom Festival is held from October 4th to November 2nd, 2025, featuring food stands, markets, and live entertainment.
The Nero di Bagnoli in Bagnoli Irpino (AV)Two consecutive weekends, from October 17 to 19 and from October 24 to 26, 2025 , will establish Bagnoli Irpino as the capital of Campania's flavors with the "Il Nero di Bagnoli" event. Two of the region's finest products are celebrated here: the black truffle and the Bagnoli chestnut. The medieval village comes alive with food stands, artisan markets, traveling shows, and live music. Taverns offer a sensory journey through traditional recipes, such as tagliolini with truffles and chestnut desserts.
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