Sagra di Autunno – Castagnata, polentata e … non solo! (Autumn Festival in Sciarborasca)

The Sagra d'Autunno – Castagnata, Polentata e… non solo! enlivens the hillside hamlet of Sciarborasca, in the municipality of Cogoleto, hosted at the P. Delussu Civic Center. Organized by the volunteers of the Croce d'Oro di Sciarborasca, the festival celebrates the convivial traditions of the Ligurian hinterland, welcoming the autumn season with its most iconic flavors. Food stalls serve everything from artisanal locally sourced fresh pasta—including ravioli and trofie tossed with Genoese pesto, meat ragù, or porcini mushroom sauce—to autumnal classics like steaming polenta, fried mushrooms, potato focaccette, and roasted chestnuts. Meat lovers can enjoy grilled specialties and slow-cooked barbecue favorites, notably pulled pork and Baltimore pit beef, all lovingly prepared by the festival's cooks and volunteers. Beyond the dining experience, the entertainment area comes alive with live concerts, ballroom dancing with live orchestras, and magic shows with activities tailored for children. The festival also carries an important charitable mission: proceeds raised throughout the weekend go directly toward funding the emergency and community assistance services that the Croce d'Oro provides daily to the local population.