Fiera della Castagna e dei prodotti tipici della montagna – Chestnut and Mountain Products Fair

Sagra · October 17, 2026 – October 25, 2026 · Melezzole, Montecchio (TR)

Every autumn, the charming medieval village of Melezzole hosts the Fiera della Castagna e dei prodotti tipici della montagna, a grand celebration dedicated to the finest local chestnuts and other unique regional specialties. Enjoy a tasting journey of roasted chestnuts (caldarroste) and various local chestnut-based products, alongside exhibitions of local craftsmanship and live entertainment. The program also includes ecological walks, guided excursions with tastings, and tours to discover the beautiful surroundings.

🍽️ Food & Menu

Indulge in a variety of dishes featuring chestnuts, from savory meals to sweet treats. Don't miss the freshly roasted chestnuts (caldarroste) and other unique local products made with chestnuts, offering an authentic taste of the region's culinary traditions.

📅 Program

📅 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 9:00 AM 🚶‍♀️ Woodland walk with chestnut gathering (reservations required) 1:00 PM 🍽️ Lunch with chestnut-based dishes at the cherry garden (reservations required) 2:30 PM 🌰 Roasted chestnut and typical product tastings begin, food stands open 3:00 PM 🎤 Entertainment by "Simone il Giocollere" 4:00 PM 🗣️ Conference on "Redevelopment and Development of the Marrone Fair" 6:00 PM 🚗 Ferrari exhibition along the village streets by "Ferrari Club Passione Rossa" 📅 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 11:30 AM 🍽️ Food stands open 12:00 PM 🍽️ Tavern opens with chestnut-based dishes (closes at 3:00 PM) 2:00 PM 🎨 Local artisan exhibition in the historic center and roasted chestnut tastings 3:00 PM 🎤 Roaming performances through the village by "Hobos street band" & "Simone Il Giocoliere" 📅 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 2:30 PM 🌰 Roasted chestnut and typical product tastings begin, food stands open 3:00 PM 🎈 Children's entertainment by "LIBERI BICI" & "EP EVENTI" 4:00 PM 👨‍🍳 COOKING SHOW by "Paolo Trippini" 5:00 PM 🏆 Award ceremony for the "LA CASTAGNA D'ARGENTO" competition at the agricultural community 8:00 PM 🍽️ "Autumn dinner with chestnut flavors" (reservations required) 📅 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 11:30 AM 🍽️ Food stands open 12:00 PM 🍽️ Tavern opens with chestnut-based dishes (closes at 3:00 PM) 2:00 PM 🎨 Local artisan exhibition in the historic center and roasted chestnut tastings 3:00 PM 🎤 Roaming performances through the village by "KALU' STRIPP SHOW"& "GRUPPO SBANDIERATORI SAN GEMINI" & "BARBAGIANNA e IL GUFIERE" 4:00 PM 👨‍🍳 COOKING SHOW by "Luca Pappagallo"