Sardegna · Chestnuts

Sagra delle Castagne e delle Nocciole di Aritzo

Name: Sagra delle Castagne e delle Nocciole di Aritzo
Start: 2026-10-24
End: 2026-10-25
Location: Aritzo

Aritzo · Sardegna, Italy · Oct 24 – 25 ✅ Verified 2026

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

The 54th chestnut and hazelnut festival in Aritzo, in the Barbagia di Belvì, runs on 24 and 25 October 2026 and is part of the Autunno in Barbagia circuit. Free chestnut and Mandrolisai wine distribution is held on both days, an enogastronomic route offers chestnut and hazelnut menus from Saturday evening, and an exhibition shows local chestnut, marron, walnut and hazelnut varieties. The programme also includes excursions to the Geratzia chestnut groves, craft stalls and concerts.

ChestnutsHazelnutsMandrolisai wineChestnut and hazelnut menus

DatesOct 24 – 25

Edition54th

OrganizerComune di Aritzo and Consorzio Commerciale Aritzo, with local associations; the chestnut association Orroas runs the chestnut distribution and exhibition

Food FocusChestnut

Nearest airportCagliari-Elmas (CAG, ~2 h drive); Olbia (OLB, ~2 h 15)

GPS39.9402, 9.2032

Nearest provincial capitalNuoro · ~56 km · approx 1.0h drive

Nearest region capitalCagliari · ~100 km · approx 1.8h drive

Typical weather in OctoberMild, more rain likely — 19-22°C, still pleasant in the evenings.