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Festa della Castagna (Chestnut Festival)
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Date
October 24 – October 25, 2026
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Location
Castelnuovo di Val di Cecinac/o La Pagoda - Loc. Doccioli, 56041 Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina
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Admission
Free
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Audience
Everyone
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On Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October 2026, the Festa della Castagna takes place in Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina. Held amidst the chestnut groves of Doccioli at the multi-purpose venue 'La Pagoda', the festival celebrates one of the territory's most iconic autumn treasures. Lunch service begins at 12:00 PM with a fixed-price menu spotlighting local chestnuts. Featured dishes include handmade maltagliati pasta with chestnuts and cured pork belly (rigatino), pumpkin and sausage risotto, and hunter-style chicken with chestnuts. Reservations are recommended or required via the organizers' contact details to secure a table for lunch.
Text generated with AI based on the sources provided.Frequently Asked Questions
When does the event take place?expand_more
The festival runs from Saturday, 24 October 2026 to Sunday, 25 October 2026.
Where does the event take place?expand_more
The event is hosted at La Pagoda - Loc. Doccioli, 56041 Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina, Tuscany.
Are reservations required for lunch?expand_more
Yes, booking in advance is strongly encouraged for the 12:00 PM lunch service by calling the phone numbers listed on the official event flyer.
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