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Festa del Marrone di San Zeno DOP (Chestnut Festival)
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Date
October 16 – November 1, 2026
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Admission
Free
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Audience
Everyone
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The Festa del Marrone di San Zeno DOP celebrates one of the most iconic and prized products of the mountain landscape nestled between Lake Garda and the Adige River valley. Organized by the Municipality of San Zeno di Montagna in collaboration with the Chestnut Protection Consortium and local volunteer associations, the event honors an agricultural heritage meticulously preserved by local growers. The star of the show is the Marrone di San Zeno PDO chestnut, an indigenous variety famed for its outstanding quality. The centerpiece of the celebration is the flavors market, where visitors can discover and savor this delicious autumn fruit in numerous culinary creations, perfectly paired with a glass of local wine.
Text generated with AI based on the sources provided.Frequently Asked Questions
When does the event take place?expand_more
The festival runs from Friday, October 16, 2026, to Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Where is the event held?expand_more
The event takes place in San Zeno di Montagna (VR), Montagna.
What makes the Marrone di San Zeno PDO chestnut special?expand_more
The Marrone di San Zeno PDO comes exclusively from traditional local varieties grown on native chestnut trees between Lake Garda and the Adige valley, carefully cultivated and safeguarded over generations by local producers.
What can visitors find at the event's flavors market?expand_more
The flavors market offers the chance to sample the Marrone di San Zeno PDO in diverse culinary specialties, accompanied by a fine selection of local wines.
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