October 25, 2026 – October 26, 2026 · San Mauro di Saline
Experience the 54th edition of the Sagra dei Marroni, a vibrant two-day festival celebrating chestnuts in San Mauro di Saline! Enjoy both roasted and raw chestnuts, along with a delicious menu featuring local specialties like tortelloni, gnocchi di malga, carne salà with beans, and wild hare with polenta. Explore food and wine stands, witness the "Marrone San Mauro" chestnut competition, dance to live music and Radio Studio Più, watch a flag-waver parade, and take a scenic walk through the woods. Free admission!
Indulge in a delightful array of local flavors, from sweet chestnut tarts, strudel, and tiramisù to savory first courses like gnocchi di malga, lasagna with wild hare or traditional ragù, and tortelloni with truffle and Monte Veronese cheese or pumpkin and chestnuts. Don't miss the authentic Trippe alla Veneta, a regional specialty. Main courses include roasted meat with potatoes, carne salà with beans, wild hare with polenta, and classic Italian sandwiches, wurstel, and fries.
Join us for two days of festivities! On Saturday, October 25th, stalls open at 9:00 AM, followed by food and wine stands offering cooked and raw chestnuts at 10:00 AM. Lunch is served from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Deliver your chestnuts for the "MARRONE SAN MAURO" competition between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM. Enjoy live music from "Menego Maistro & Tedare" from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and kids' entertainment with face painting from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. An aperitivo with cocktails by Blendy Cocktail's & More starts at 6:30 PM, with evening food stands open from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and a dance party with Radio Studio Più at 10:00 PM. Sunday, October 26th, begins with stalls and food stands opening at 9:00 AM, featuring Trippe alla Veneta. A scenic 10 km walk through the woods starts at 9:00 AM (meeting in Piazza degli Alpini, San Mauro di Saline). Lunch is served from 11:45 AM. At 2:30 PM, enjoy a parade of authorities with chestnut growers and the Sbandieratori di Medaglino San Vitale, starting from the Monumento al Marrone San Mauro. The "MARRONE SAN MAURO" competition awards ceremony is at 3:30 PM, followed by traditional 'liscio' dancing with D'Animos Band at 4:00 PM. A Luna Park area will be open throughout both days.