Valle del Centa's Chestnut Festival

Chestnut Festival – A Journey Through Taste, Nature, and Tradition

October 25–26, 2025 – Centa San Nicolò (TN)
Where: Municipal Park – Event Area

In the heart of the Trentino autumn, the Centa Valley celebrates one of its most authentic symbols: the chestnut. The Chestnut Festival is a special occasion to rediscover ancient flavors, walk among centuries-old chestnut groves, and experience moments of conviviality in an atmosphere filled with nature, tradition, and community.

At the center of the festival is the food stand, where every dish is a tribute to the chestnut: sweet and savory recipes made with creativity and local zero-km ingredients; freshly roasted chestnuts; chestnut-based breads, flours, and handmade desserts; mulled wine and traditional specialties.

Each bite is a meeting of past and present, a toast to the warmth of autumn.

But it’s not just about taste – the festival offers authentic experiences for all ages: trekking through colorful autumn forests, guided walks with tastings of local products, creative workshops for children and traditional games, a local farmers’ market and artisans’ stalls, live music and traditional dancing.


Program

Saturday, October 25

2:00 PM – Opening of bar, roasted chestnuts, and fresh chestnut sales

2:30 PM

Walk among the chestnut trees with SAT (7 km – 430 m elevation, approx. 5h)

Mini autumn bike ride with MTB Vigolana School (ages 11+, approx. 2.5h)

3:00 PM – Demonstration of pruning a centuries-old chestnut tree

7:30 PM

Chestnut grower’s dinner (barley soup and roasted chestnuts)

Evening dance with Mauro and Katia Borgogno

10:00 PM – End of day

Activity costs:

Walk: €15 adults / €10 under 14

Bike ride: €15 (helmet required)

Sunday, October 26

10:00 AM – Opening of bar, farmers’ market, artisan stalls, and roasted chestnuts

11:00 AM – Planting of a new tree in the park

12:00 PM – Chestnut grower’s lunch with:

Gnocchi in chestnut sauce

Spätzle with butter and crispy speck

Polenta with wild boar and chestnuts

Handmade chestnut desserts and chestnut flour strauben

2:00 PM – Activities for children and traditional games

10:30 AM / 2:00 PM / 3:00 PM – Chestnut Grove Walk (3h, guided with tasting)

Cost: €10

5:00 PM – Pro Loco tombola

6:00 PM – Final concert: Trio per diletto at Casa Campregher

The Chestnut Festival is more than just an event – it’s a ritual that honors the land, the passage of time, and the strength of community. Every peeled chestnut, every shared meal, every step among the trees becomes a cherished memory. Don’t miss this full-sensory celebration of autumn in Trentino.