Sagra · October 18, 2026 – October 25, 2026 · Castagno d'Andrea, San Godenzo (FI)
Experience the 56th edition of the Sagra del Marrone, a beloved chestnut festival held in Castagno d'Andrea, a charming hamlet of San Godenzo and the birthplace of painter Andrea del Castagno. This lively event features tastings and sales of local chestnut delicacies like bruciate, ballotte, bruciate briache, and castagnaccio, alongside warm mulled wine (vin brulé). Explore a market offering fresh chestnuts, typical local products, and artisan crafts. Enjoy food stalls and live music filling the streets of the village.
Indulge in a variety of delicious chestnut-based treats, from roasted chestnuts (bruciate) and boiled chestnuts (ballotte) to sweet chestnut cake (castagnaccio) and unique 'drunken' roasted chestnuts (bruciate briache). Warm up with a glass of vin brulé (mulled wine) and discover other traditional chestnut specialties and local products.
Join us for the 56th Ballottata – Sagra del Marrone on two festive Sundays: 📅 October 18, 2026 – The 56th Ballottata, Sagra del Marrone in Castagno d'Andrea, San Godenzo (FI). 🍽️ Enjoy tastings and sales of bruciate, ballotte, bruciate briache, vin brulé, castagnaccio, and other chestnut specialties. 🎵 Live music will entertain visitors throughout the village streets. 📅 October 25, 2026 – The 56th Ballottata, Sagra del Marrone in Castagno d'Andrea, San Godenzo (FI). 🍽️ Savor tastings and sales of bruciate, ballotte, bruciate briache, vin brulé, castagnaccio, and other chestnut specialties. 🎵 Live music will fill the village streets with festive sounds.