Festa della Castagna Venasca

Place: Venasca Every autumn, Venasca becomes the chestnut capital of the Cuneo area with its historic Chestnut Festival, an event rooted in Piedmontese tradition that celebrates one of the noblest fruits of the season. From 16 to 19 October 2026, four days of celebration take place in the heart of the Valle Varaita and the Terre del Monviso, where the magic of autumn meets the authentic flavors of the Piedmont mountain landscape. The atmosphere is filled with the unmistakable scent of steaming roasted chestnuts, the colorful markets of local producers and the stalls of artisans displaying their creations. The event is a true gastronomic pilgrimage for chestnut and Piedmontese cuisine lovers, with moments of authentic conviviality. Among the main appointments stand out the traditional boiled-meat dinner in the Piedmontese style, a symbolic dish of local cuisine that perfectly accompanies the fruits of the surrounding hill areas, and the Chestnut ceremony, the highlight that turns Venasca into a stage where tradition and territory speak in perfect harmony. This festival is an unmissable opportunity to discover the