Autumn has finally arrived; the woods are tinged with warm golden hues and the ground is a carpet of leaves and chestnuts waiting to be found. It is the season of family warmth, traditions and, of course, roasted chestnuts that dance happily on the fire.
Here are some traditional festivals in our region where you can enjoy the long-awaited chestnuts roasted by the chestnut vendor.
Chestnut festivals
Mès der castégna, Comuni della Valle Verzasca
Chestnut Festival, Brione s/Minusio
Chestnut and craft fair, Quartino
Chestnut Festival, Vairano-San Nazzaro (Gambarogno)
Chestnut Festival, Campo Cortoi Mergoscia
Chestnut festival, Capanna Al Legn, Brissago
Chestnut Festival, Ronco s/Ascona
Chestnut Festival, S. Abbondio (Gambarogno)
Date 2024 TBD:
Chestnut Festival al Portigon, Minusio
Chestnut Festival, Riazzino-Montedato
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