Sagra · October 24, 2026 – October 25, 2026 · Castelnuovo Val di Cecina (PI)
Castagnalandia is Castelnuovo Val di Cecina's annual chestnut festival, taking place on Saturday, October 24th and Sunday, October 25th, 2026. This lively event features live music, artisan markets, delicious street food, art exhibitions, vintage car and motorcycle rallies, and guided tours. Indulge in roasted chestnuts, unique chestnut beer, sweet crepes, and traditional bomboloni. The festival also includes a football tournament, a special 'dinner with a mystery' (reservations required), and even a hot air balloon ride for breathtaking views.
Get ready to savor the flavors of the Tuscan autumn! The festival's menu highlights the versatile chestnut, offering unique chestnut beer, warm and fluffy bomboloni (Italian doughnuts), sweet crepes, and, of course, plenty of traditional roasted chestnuts (caldarroste) – a true taste of local tradition.
The main activities will be held between Piazza Matteotti and the Public Gardens 'Il Piazzone'. 📅 Saturday, October 24th: 🎉 3:00 PM: Festival opening 🎵 Live music entertainment with Tito Blues Band 🛍️ Artisan markets and street food stalls open 🏍️ Vintage motorcycle exhibition 📸 Photography exhibition at the former Cinema Tirreno 🚗 APINI rally and skill tests 🎤 8:00 PM: Conference 'Fruit Chestnut Groves: Reality and Perspectives' (Dr. Michela Ferri) at Ass. Il Chiassino 🍽️ 8:00 PM: Dinner with a mystery (reservations required) 📅 Sunday, October 25th: ⚽ 8:00 AM: II Castagna d'Oro Football Tournament 🛍️ 10:00 AM: Artisan markets and street food stalls open 🚗 Vintage car rally 🍽️ From 12:00 PM: Lunch service begins 🏆 3:00 PM: Castagna d'Oro Tournament awards ceremony 🎶 Entertainment with Secondline Street Bande 🌰 Award for the biggest chestnut 📅 Date not specified in the flyer: 🎈 Tethered hot air balloon flight (in the afternoon) 🏍️ Minimoto with Ottoracing Team for the little ones 🏛️ Guided tour of Imago in Villa by CCN 🎆 Festival closes with fireworks