Sagra · November 14, 2026 – November 15, 2026 · Loro Ciuffenna (Toscana) (AR)
It's not autumn without the traditional Castagnata Lorese, an explosion of flavors and aromas in the heart of Tuscany. In November, the historic center celebrates the chestnut: roasted chestnuts (caldarroste), bruciate, fritters, castagnaccio, and local wine and olive oil productions. An unmissable weekend of walks, a pastry competition, workshops, games, stories about traditional processing, and live music.
Indulge in a delightful array of chestnut-based treats, including sweet bruciate, traditional castagnaccio cake, and crispy chestnut flour fritters. Savor freshly roasted caldarroste and take home local chestnut flour. Complement your experience with exquisite local wine and olive oil, showcasing the best of Tuscan produce.
🌰🍂 CASTAGNATA LORESE 2026 🍂🌰 On Saturday, November 14th, and Sunday, November 15th, Loro Ciuffenna once again celebrates one of autumn's most anticipated events: the traditional Castagnata Lorese. For an entire weekend, the streets and squares of the village will come alive with flavors, aromas, crafts, and activities for all ages, in an atmosphere dedicated to autumn and local traditions. 🌰 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14th All day, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Piazza Matteotti will host food stalls offering many seasonal specialties: necci, bruciate, fritters, and other autumn products, perfect for enjoying while strolling through the village streets. 10:00 AM: Departure from Piazza Matteotti for the "Autumn Walk among Flavors, Stories, and Chestnuts" trekking excursion, heading towards Gropina. An easy route lasting approximately 3 hours. 3:00 PM: "Il Paiolo d’Oro" (The Golden Cauldron), a challenge between the village fractions to prepare the best Pan di Legno, a polenta made with chestnut flour. 4:00 PM: At the Museo Venturino Venturi, a dedicated space for children aged 6 to 10, with workshops to experience the festival through play and creativity. 🍂 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15th The second day of the Castagnata kicks off at 10:00 AM with "Autumn Flavors and Aromas," a tasting journey dedicated to local products and regional specialties, winding through Via Dante, Via Pratomagno, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, and Piazza Matteotti, alongside a hobbyist market. This is an opportunity to discover and savor the gastronomic traditions of autumn, walking through the historic center of Loro Ciuffenna, guided by the scents and tastes of the season. Throughout the day, Castagnata events will continue, and food stalls with autumn specialties will remain open until the conclusion of the festival. 4:00 PM: Join "La Dolce Castagna" (The Sweet Chestnut), a pastry competition celebrating culinary creativity and the undisputed star of the event, the chestnut. 🌰 Two days to gather in Loro Ciuffenna, experience the village, and rediscover the simple flavors of autumn tradition, with itinerant musical entertainment. 📅 Saturday, November 14th, and Sunday, November 15th, 2026 📍 Loro Ciuffenna (AR) 🕘 Food stalls: from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM 🍂 Flavors, traditions, crafts, and activities for the whole family