October 25, 2026 · Cigliano (VC)
On Sunday, October 25, 2026, the 'Sapori d'Autunno' festival returns to Cigliano, transforming Corso Umberto and Piazza Martiri della Libertà into a vibrant marketplace. This 33rd Market Exhibition, organized by the Gruppo Alpini, showcases local agriculture, artisan crafts, antiques, and delicious food and wine products. The program highlights include the 41st Grand Chestnut Roast, offering warm roasted chestnuts, mulled wine, apple fritters, traditional polenta with sausage, and other typical sweets. There will also be entertainment for children and a display of a historic FIAT bus.
Indulge in a delightful array of autumn treats! Warm up with a glass of aromatic Vin Brulé (mulled wine) and savor traditional Italian sweets like crispy Canestrelli and Torcetti cookies, alongside freshly made Frittelle di mele (apple fritters). For a heartier taste, try the comforting Polenta e salsiccetta (polenta with sausage), and don't miss the quintessential street food of the season: Caldarroste (roasted chestnuts).
📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026 – Sapori d'Autunno in Cigliano 📍 Along Corso Umberto (from 8:30 AM) and Piazza Martiri della Libertà 🛍️ The 33rd Market Exhibition, organized by the Gruppo Alpini, features agriculture, crafts, antiques, hobbies, commerce, and food & wine products (from 9 AM, Piazza Martiri della Libertà) 🍂 The 41st Grand Chestnut Roast will be serving Caldarroste (roasted chestnuts) and Vin Brulé (mulled wine) 🍪 Visit 'L'Angolo dei Dolci' (The Sweet Corner) for Canestrelli, Torcetti, and more! 🥞 Fresh Frittelle di mele (apple fritters) will be available around 11:30 AM/12 PM 🍽️ Enjoy a serving of Polenta e salsiccetta (polenta with sausage) 🏪 Local shops will have extended opening hours throughout the day, courtesy of Pro Loco 🎪 Children's entertainment with The Mentanik starts at 3:30 PM 🎵 The afternoon will be enlivened by the folk music group 'I'Amis d'Albian' 🚌 Don't miss the display of a historic FIAT bus for all to see.