Biondo Chestnut Festival

A festival dedicated to the Biondo Chestnut

The Biondo Chestnut Festival is one of the most cherished autumn events in Loiano, a town in the Bolognese Apennines located along the historic road that climbs from Bologna towards Tuscany. The event celebrates the Marrone Biondo, the prized chestnut that grows in the woods of the Bolognese Hills and represents a true excellence of the territory: a variety with a particularly sweet and fragrant flavor, recognizable by its typical golden reflections.

Roasted chestnuts, autumn flavors, and conviviality

At the heart of the festival are, of course, the roasted chestnuts, freshly roasted and accompanied by the inevitable mulled wine. The food stalls offer traditional Apennine dishes, including polenta, local typical products, and specialties that enhance the fruits of the forest. The atmosphere is typical of village festivals: genuine, convivial, and capable of attracting visitors from all over the province of Bologna.

Music, market, and tradition

The day is enlivened by live musical entertainment and a themed market, featuring local producers and regional crafts. The festival is organized by the Pro Loco of Loiano, which each year involves the community in an event that is also an opportunity to rediscover peasant traditions and the deep connection between the town and its chestnut groves.

Loiano and the Bolognese Apennines

Nestled in the green Bolognese Apennines, in Emilia-Romagna, Loiano is an ideal destination for an autumn trip: in addition to the festival, the area offers hilly landscapes, forest trails, and the renowned Astronomical Observatory. The Biondo Chestnut Festival is the best time to discover this corner of the Emilian mountains, when the chestnut groves are tinged with the colors of the season and the town fills with the aromas of roasted chestnuts.