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
Mès der castégna, Comuni della Valle Verzasca - 01-29.10.2023
Chestnut Festival, Brione s/Minusio - 01.10.2023
Chestnut and craft fair, Quartino - 01.10.2023
Chestnut Festival, S. Abbondio (Gambarogno) - 01.10.2023
Chestnut festival, Muralto - 01.10.2023
Chestnut Festival al Portigon, Minusio - 01.10.2023
Autumn Festival, Ascona - 07.10.2023
Chestnut Festival, Sonogno - 08.10.2023
Chestnut Festival, Cugnasco - 08.10.2023
Chestnut Festival, Cevio - 14.10.2023
Chestnut Festival, Ascona - 14.10.2023
Autumn Festival, Brissago - 15.10.2023
Chestnut Festival, Vogorno - 15.10.2023
Chestnuts Festival, Avegno - 15.10.2023
Chestnut Festival, Campo Cortoi Mergoscia - 21.10.2023
Chestnut festival, Capanna Al Legn, Brissago - 21.10.2023
Chestnut Festival, Russo - 04.11.2023
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Chestnut Festival, Ronco s/Ascona
Chestnut Festival, Vairano-San Nazzaro (Gambarogno)
Chestnut Festival, Arcegno (d'autunno)
Chestnut Festival, Riazzino-Montedato
Ask for more details at our info points.