Autumn has finally arrived; the woods are tinged with warm golden hues and the ground is a carpet of leaves and chestnuts waiting to be found. It is the season of family warmth, traditions and, of course, roasted chestnuts that dance happily on the fire.
Here are some traditional festivals in our region where you can enjoy the long-awaited chestnuts roasted by the chestnut vendor.
Chestnut festivals
Autumn Festival, Ascona - 01.10.2022
Chestnut Festival, Brione s/Minusio - 02.10.2022
Chestnut and craft fair, Quartino - 02.10.2022
Chestnut Festival, S. Abbondio (Gambarogno) - 02.10.2022
Mès der castégna, Comuni della Valle Verzasca - 5.-29.10.2022
Chestnut Festival, Ronco s/Ascona - 08.10.2022
Chestnut Festival, Ascona - 08.10.2022
Moghegno in festa, Moghegno - 08.10.2022
Chestnut Festival, Sonogno - 09.10.2022
Chestnut Festival, Cugnasco - 09.10.2022
Chestnut festival, Muralto - 09.10.2022
Chestnut Festival, Vairano-San Nazzaro (Gambarogno) - 09.10.2022
Chestnut Festival, Gordevio-Villa - 09.10.2022
Chestnut Festival, Locarno - 14.10.2022
Autumn Festival, Brissago - 15.10.2022
Chestnut Festival, Cevio - 15.10.2022
Chestnuts Festival, Avegno - 16.10.2022
Tombola & Chestnut festival, Menzonio - 16.10.2022
Chestnut Festival, Campo Cortoi Mergoscia - 22.10.2022
Autumn Festival, Terreni alla Maggia - 22.10.2022
Chestnut festival, Capanna Al Legn, Brissago - 22.10.2022
Chestnut Festival, Russo - 05.11.2022
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Chestnut Festival, Arcegno (d'autunno)
Chestnut Festival al Portigon, Minusio
Chestnut Festival, Riazzino-Montedato
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