Festa della Castagna

October 10, 2026 – October 11, 2026 · Quattro Castella (RE)

The 45th edition of the Festa della Castagna takes place in Parco Melograno, running from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening. Enjoy a traditional menu featuring delicious tortelli (pasta), crispy gnocco fritto, savory roast beef, warm roasted chestnuts (caldarroste), and a sweet chestnut cake (castagnaccio), all perfectly paired with mulled wine (vin brulè). The event also includes live music with DJ Alpy, a charming market, inflatable games for kids, and a fishing stand where everyone's a winner!

🍽️ Food & Menu

Indulge in a delightful array of traditional Italian flavors! Start with an antipasto of mixed cured meats and the irresistible fried dough specialty, gnocco fritto. Savor homemade tortelli, available with both pumpkin and green fillings. For a hearty main, enjoy succulent roast beef. Don't miss the seasonal treats: warm, roasted chestnuts (caldarroste) and the unique chestnut cake (castagnaccio). Wash it all down with a comforting glass of mulled wine (vin brulè), and for a quick bite, grab some crispy french fries.

📅 Program

Join us for the 45th Festa della Castagna on Saturday, October 10th, and Sunday, October 11th, 2026, at Parco Melograno in Quattro Castella (RE). The menu features tortelli with green and pumpkin fillings, gnocco fritto, mixed cured meats, roast beef (Sunday by reservation), roasted chestnuts (caldarroste), chestnut cake (castagnaccio), and mulled wine (vin brulè). Enjoy live music with DJ Alpy and inflatable games for the kids. Plus, try your luck at the fishing stand – you always win! On Saturday at 6:30 PM, there's a bike obstacle course (Ginkana) for children up to 12 years old, complete with a free snack. For information and reservations, contact Christian at 391 1075 477 or Rita at 376 1786 969.