Sagra della Castagna – Chestnut Festival

Altro · October 31, 2026 · Cardeto (RC)

The 26th edition of the Sagra della Castagna in Cardeto invites you to stroll through the town's streets, savoring roasted chestnuts, frittole (fried dough), sausage sandwiches, goat meat, local cheeses, fresh ricotta, and arrosticini (skewered lamb). The program features traditional music and dances with zampognari (bagpipers) and the Asprumunti folk group, a mycological exhibition, and a performance by Gioia Popolare. Costumes are encouraged for the spookiest night of the year, with a free shuttle service available from 4:00 PM to midnight.

🍽️ Food & Menu

Indulge in a delightful array of local flavors, from sweet roasted chestnuts and traditional desserts to savory goat meat, a selection of regional cheeses, and creamy fresh ricotta. Don't miss out on the delicious street food options like crispy frittole, hearty sausage sandwiches, and the popular arrosticini.

📅 Program

📅 October 31, 2026: The 26th Sagra della Castagna offers a food and wine walk through Cardeto. 🍽️ From 4:00 PM, food stands open with roasted chestnuts, desserts, frittole, sausage sandwiches, goat meat, cheeses, fresh ricotta, and arrosticini. 🎵 Enjoy traditional music and dances by the Associazione Zampognari di Cardeto and the Asprumunti di Cardeto folk group. 🎤 Catch a performance by the Gioia Popolare group. 🍄 Explore the mycological exhibition presented by the Associazione Micologica Culturale Aspromonte. 🎭 Dress up in your best costume for the spookiest night of the year! 🚌 A free shuttle service runs from 4:00 PM to midnight, connecting the parking area at the S. Salvatore - Mosorrofa crossroads to Cardeto. 📍 Cardeto (RC)