Sagra · October 24, 2026 – November 1, 2026 · Monte di Malo (VI)
The 36th Festa delle Castagne in Monte di Malo offers a rich program of food, wine, and entertainment. You'll find stands with local specialties like bigoli pasta, polenta with 'scopeton' (a traditional dish), 'salado in tecia' (a savory stew), and 'maroni spaelà a man' (hand-peeled roasted chestnuts). The event also features theatrical performances, nature walks, children's workshops, encounters with birds of prey, and concerts, all culminating with a grand meat and quail spit roast on November 1st.
Indulge in authentic Italian flavors with dishes such as 'Bigoli' (a thick, spaghetti-like pasta), 'Polenta e scopeton' and 'Salado in tecia' (hearty main courses showcasing regional cooking), and the unique 'Maroni spaelà a man' (hand-peeled roasted chestnuts). Don't miss the special 'Spiedo de carne e quaje' (meat and quail spit roast) available on November 1st.
📅 October 24th: 7:00 PM ⛪ Inaugural Holy Mass 7:00 PM 🍽️ Food stands open with 'Specialità de 'stì ani' menu and chestnut stands 7:00 PM 🎣 Charity fishing and exhibitions open 📅 October 25th: 8:30 AM 🎭 'El Capolavoro' theatrical performance by 'Teatrolì' company 11:30 AM 🚶♀️ Nature walk 'Andar par Veci Maronari' 2:00 PM 🍽️ Food stands open with 'Contadino' menu and chestnut stands 2:00 PM 🎣 Charity fishing, market, and exhibitions open 2:00 PM 🎲 Wooden and movement games for all ages with 'Le Fate per Gioco' group 2:30 PM 🦉 'Gufi e soete' — meet the feathered guests from Villa dei Gufi 4:00 PM 🎨 'In punta di scalpello' artistic wood carving with Devis Mondin 5:30 PM ⛪ Guided tour of the Sanctuary of San Giuseppe 6:30 PM 🎵 XXIX International Concert Festival — Concert with DUE-DUO (Johannes and Joseph Höhn) at the Parish Church of San Giuseppe (Free entry) 4:00 PM 🍽️ Food stands open with 'Specialità de 'sti ani' menu 4:00 PM 🌰 Chestnut stands open 4:00 PM 🎣 Charity fishing opens 📅 November 1st: 4:30 PM ⛪ Guided tour of the Sanctuary of San Giuseppe 6:00 PM 🍽️ Food stands open with '1 Novembre' menu (Note: 'Spiedo de carne e quaje' available while portions last)