Boar and Chestnut Festival

A tradition spanning over sixty years

The Boar and Chestnut Festival in Montefiore Conca is one of the most deeply rooted gastronomic events of the Romagna autumn. Organized by the Pro Loco of Montefiore Conca since 1964, the event will reach its 62nd edition in 2026, confirming itself as one of the longest-running festivals in the province of Rimini and the entire Emilia-Romagna region. It takes place every Sunday in October in the alleys of the historic center, dominated by the evocative Malatesta fortress.

Chestnuts, boar, and Sangiovese

The undisputed stars of the festival are the chestnuts, offered in a thousand variations: roasted as caldarroste, boiled, or transformed into rustic desserts. Alongside them are dishes based on boar and the typical flavors of Romagna cuisine, accompanied by excellent Sangiovese wine from the hills of Valconca. Don't miss the wine fountain, accessible to those who purchase the characteristic festival jug. Food stalls and markets selling local products and crafts line the village streets.

Entertainment, music, and folklore

In addition to food, the festival offers a rich entertainment program. From early afternoon, musical groups, folk orchestras, DJ sets, and itinerant bands alternate, with performances animating the squares and streets of the village. There are also flag-thrower performances in the fortress courtyard, archery contests, photographic exhibitions, and markets for children.

The village and the Malatesta fortress

The festival is also an opportunity to discover one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy. The Malatesta fortress, which overlooks Valconca from the top of the hill, opens its doors with guided tours, while the Gothic Line Museum commemorates the area's wartime history. Amidst panoramas stretching from the hills to the Adriatic Sea, a day in Montefiore Conca combines taste, history, and popular tradition.

An event for the whole family

• Roasted chestnuts, chestnut desserts, and boar dishes
• Sangiovese wine fountain and food market
• Crafts and typical products from Valconca
• Live music, folk orchestras, and flag throwers
• Visits to the Malatesta fortress and the Gothic Line Museum
• Charity raffle and activities for children

A day immersed in the colors and flavors of autumn, in the heart of the Municipality of Montefiore Conca, in Emilia-Romagna.