Chestnut Festivals at Lake Maggiore
Locarno
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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 and craft fair
Sun, 04.10.2026, 10:00 - 17:00 h
Quartino
Chestnut Festival Brione s/Minusio
Sun, 04.10.2026, 14:00 - 17:00 h
Piazzale della Chiesa Parrocchiale, Brione sopra Minusio
Chestnut Festival Sonogno
Sun, 04.10.2026
Sonogno
Chestnut Festival Gordevio
Sun, 04.10.2026
Gordevio
Chestnut Festival Muralto
Sun, 04.10.2026, 11:00 - 17:00 h
Lungolago Burbaglio,
Chestnut Festival in the Rusca and Saleggi District
Fri, 09.10.2026, 15:00 - 18:00 h
Parco della Pace - Via Respini, Locarno
Mercato Autunnale
Sun, 11.10.2026
Piazza Sant'Antonio, Locarno
Chestnut Festival Cugnasco
Sun, 11.10.2026
Cugnasco-Gerra
Chestnut Festival Vogorno
Sun, 11.10.2026
Vogorno
Fescta di Castegn
Sun, 11.10.2026, 11:15 h
Vairano
Autumn Festival Brissago
Sun, 11.10.2026, 11:00 - 16:00 h
Piazza Municipio, Brissago
Chestnut Festival Mergoscia
Sat, 17.10.2026, 09:30 h
Monti di Cortoi 21, Mergoscia
Castagnata Gordemo
Sun, 18.10.2026, 14:00 h
Gordola
Avegno Chestnut Festival
Sun, 18.10.2026
Avegno
Autumn Festival
Sun, 25.10.2026, 14:00 - 18:00 h
Brione Verzasca
Chestnut Festival Russo
Sat, 07.11.2026, 14:30 h
Russo
Sole
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