Sagra · October 3, 2026 – October 18, 2026 · Valle del Garza, BS
The 28th Sagra del Marrone della Valle del Garza celebrates the local chestnut with a rich program of events spread across multiple locations. This festival is a fantastic opportunity to discover the traditions and flavors of the region, featuring guided walks, art exhibitions, live concerts, creative workshops, food stalls with roasted chestnuts and traditional spit-roasted meats, historical reenactments, and tasting sessions. It's a perfect way to immerse yourself in the authentic local culture.
Indulge in a variety of local delicacies, from hearty meat and vegetarian lasagnas (some made with a unique blend of wheat and chestnut flour) to traditional spit-roasted meats, perfect for a full meal or takeaway. Don't miss the classic roasted chestnuts, a beloved street food, alongside melted cheese sandwiches, savory bread and 'salamina' (a local sausage), and crispy French fries. Warm up with a glass of mulled wine, a perfect accompaniment to the autumn festivities.
The festival unfolds over several dates and locations, offering a diverse range of activities: 📅 October 3, 2026 - Caino 📍 Polisportiva di Caino 🕒 2:30 PM - A scenic walk, reading, and workshop where participants will create a long scarf to adorn the ancient chestnut tree of the Fenotti Family. 📍 Sala Civica 🕒 5:30 PM - Inauguration of the "Donna e Natura-Art by Scilla" Art Exhibition, followed by an aperitivo. 🕒 7:00 PM - Repeat viewing of the "Donna e Natura-Art by Scilla" Art Exhibition. 📅 October 4, 2026 - Caino 📍 Oratorio Don Pino Puglisi 🕒 3:00 PM - "Conlemiemani": a market exhibition showcasing local artists. 🕒 3:00 PM - Creative workshops for all ages. 🕒 - Mobile unit for health prevention and screening by ASST. 🍽️ - Food stand and roasted chestnuts for everyone. 📍 Sala Civica 🕒 7:00 PM - Repeat viewing of the "Donna e Natura-Art by Scilla" Art Exhibition. 📍 Oratorio Don Pino Puglisi 🕒 8:00 PM - 🎵 M.AMA. Che idea di Medley Concert: Poprock Cover Band, accompanied by photographs and stories of the restoration work on the "Fenott" chestnut tree. 📅 October 8, 2026 - Nave 📍 Pieve della Mitria 🕒 10:00 AM - Educational workshop for elementary school classes to discover chestnuts. 🕒 8:30 PM - Conference "S. Francesco Poeta" by Prof. Gibellini. 📅 October 10, 2026 - Nave 📍 Pieve della Mitria 🕒 4:00 PM - Literary presentation "Libri come vascelli." 🍽️ - Food stand with bread and salamina, French fries, and roasted chestnuts. 🕒 8:30 PM - 🎵 Autumn Concert: children's choir and tenor in collaboration with the Sarabanda musical association. 📅 October 11, 2026 - Nave 📍 Pieve della Mitria 🕒 12:30 PM - 🍽️ Spit-roasted meat (reservation required). 🕒 3:00 PM - Historical reenactment and children's workshops by Ass. "La confraternita del leone." 🕒 3:00 PM - Land Art workshop for children by Ass. "Il Girasole." 🍽️ - Tasting workshop: exploring different types of Marrone and Castagna chestnuts. 🍽️ - Harvest Market: an opportunity for chestnut growers to join and sell their harvest. 📍 Pieve della Mitria 🕒 - Stalls by local craft exhibitors. 🕒 3:00 PM - Guided visits to the Pieve della Mitria by Ass. Amici Antica Pieve della Mitria. 🕒 4:30 PM - Guided visits to the Pieve della Mitria by Ass. Amici Antica Pieve della Mitria. 🕒 3:30 PM - 🎤 Anthropological cabaret show with Enrico Re and Piero Chiari "El la sa al si pò él si el la sa." 🍽️ 4:00 PM - Food stand with bread and salamina, French fries, and roasted chestnuts. 🎵 5:30 PM - Musical entertainment with the duo "Michele Del Lago e Giusi Pesenti." 🍽️ 6:00 PM - Kitchen opens. 📅 October 18, 2026 - Bovezzo 📍 Parcheggio di via Prignole 🕒 8:00 AM - Walk towards the Grassi (monumental tree). 📍 Casa della Natura 🕒 10:00 AM - Kite workshop by Arciragazzi di Brescia. 🍽️ 12:00 PM - Food stalls with bread and salamina, melted cheese. 🍽️ - Vegetarian or meat lasagnas (mixed wheat and chestnut flour pasta) available by reservation. 🕒 2:00 PM - Botanical ceramics workshop by Ass. "LIBERALARTE-Cooperativa Futura." 🍽️ 4:00 PM - Roasted chestnuts and mulled wine. 🎵 4:30 PM - Popular and folk music with Pino Campanelli and gli errant. 🎥 - Afternoon film screening.