Festa della Castagna

Sagra · October 18, 2026 · San Romano in Garfagnana (LU)

A delightful food festival celebrating the chestnut, a staple of Garfagnana cuisine. Indulge in traditional dishes like neccio polenta with pork ribs or ricotta, formenton polenta with cheese, and sweet necci pancakes with ricotta. In the afternoon, enjoy necci, roasted chestnuts (mondine), and warm mulled wine. In case of bad weather, the festival will be postponed to Sunday, October 25th.

🍽️ Food & Menu

Savor the authentic flavors of Garfagnana with a menu featuring hearty polenta dishes, including neccio polenta served with tender pork ribs or creamy ricotta, and formenton polenta baked with local cheese. For a sweet treat, try the traditional necci pancakes, plain or with ricotta. Don't miss the roasted chestnuts (mondine) and a comforting glass of mulled wine (vin brulé).

📅 Program

📅 Sunday, October 18, 2026 — Festa della Castagna, in the village of San Romano in Garfagnana (LU). 🍽️ Lunch: Enjoy a selection of traditional polenta dishes, including neccio polenta with pork ribs, neccio polenta with ricotta, and formenton polenta with cheese, along with necci with ricotta. 🍽️ Afternoon: Indulge in necci, roasted chestnuts (mondine), and warm mulled wine (vin brulé). 📅 In case of bad weather: The event will be postponed to Sunday, October 25, 2026.