October 23, 2026 – October 25, 2026 · Cave (RM)
Celebrate the rich chestnut harvesting tradition at the 92nd Sagra della Castagna e dei Prodotti Tipici di Cave! This vibrant festival in Cave (RM) features engaging conferences on modern chestnut cultivation, delicious food stands, and local wine cellars. Enjoy evening concerts across various piazzas, scenic walks through the chestnut groves, and exciting sports events like the Bici Castagnata and Corrincastagna. Don't miss the award ceremonies for various competitions. A free shuttle service will be available to make your visit even easier.
Indulge in the star of the show: fresh, local chestnuts prepared in various traditional ways. You'll also discover a delightful array of 'Prodotti Tipici di Cave' – authentic local specialties that showcase the unique flavors and culinary heritage of the Cave region.
Join us for a weekend of festivities! 📅 October 23rd 🕒 5:00 PM: Opening Ceremony and inaugural conference, "Modern Chestnut Cultivation: Innovating Tradition, Creating Opportunities" at Piazza Nassiriya. 🕒 7:00 PM: Food stands and wine cellars open. 🕒 9:00 PM: Concerts in the Piazzas featuring Lela and The Flames at Piazza Nassirya and Baracche e Burattini at Piazza Garibaldi. 📅 October 24th 🕒 2:30 PM: Scenic walk through the chestnut groves. 🕒 12:00 PM: Food stands and wine cellars open. 🕒 6:00 PM: Conference, "Chestnut Cultivation 4.0: For Modern and Sustainable Management" at Piazza Nassiriya. 🕒 9:00 PM: Concerts in the Piazzas featuring Alla Riversa at Piazza Garibaldi and Malagrazia at Piazza Nassiriya. Also, enjoy 'Incursioni Popolari' – itinerant folk music. 📅 October 25th 🕒 10:00 AM: Scenic walk through the chestnut groves. 🕒 9:00 AM: XXVIII Bici Castagnata and XXIV Memorial Enzo Moroni cycling event. 🕒 9:15 AM: V Corrincastagna running event. 🕒 12:00 PM: Food stands and wine cellars open until evening. 🕒 4:00 PM: Closing of the "Geografie Umane" exhibition at Museo Lorenzo Ferri. 🕒 5:30 PM: Award ceremonies for various competitions at Piazza Nassirya. 🕒 6:30 PM: Concerts in the Piazzas featuring Erresei at Piazza Nassirya and Last Bottle at Piazza Garibaldi. Also, enjoy Saltallara – itinerant music. 🚌 FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE From Via Madonna del Campo (church side) with stops at Piazza Santa Croce and Piazza Plebiscito. SATURDAY: 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM SUNDAY: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM