Festa dei Maroni a Longara (Chestnut Festival in Longara)

The Festa dei Maroni in Longara, a hamlet of Vicenza, returns for its 44th edition across two weekends in October: from October 16 to 18 and October 23 to 25, 2026. Organized by the Parish of Longara on the parish grounds in Strada delle Grancare, this gathering celebrates autumn traditions alongside a charity raffle and stands hosted by local community groups. The highlight of the culinary program is the evening food stand, complemented by Sunday afternoon openings of the bar kiosk. The menu features roasted chestnuts, fettuccine with various seasonal sauces including 'ottobrino', canederli dumplings, hearty meat dishes, polenta with mushrooms, and sweet fried fritters, serving a rich palette of seasonal flavors. The two-weekend schedule also features activities designed for families and children. The first weekend includes 'Longara Brick', an exhibition of LEGO creations paired with robotics workshops led by the Gattoncini association, while the afternoon of October 24 brings outdoor fun with the mobile play bus from the Fate per Gioco association. The celebration concludes on Sunday, October 25, with a community Mass, a convivial lunch, and an afternoon filled with roasted chestnuts and wine.