Chestnut and Local Products Festival

A festival born from the chestnut

In the heart of the Alto Casertano, where chestnut forests cover the slopes of the extinct Roccamonfina volcano, the Chestnut and Local Products Festival is one of the most cherished events in Conca della Campania, in the province of Caserta. Historically hosted in the Vezzara hamlet, the festival has its roots in the 1980s and has now surpassed thirty-five editions, a testament to a tradition deeply embedded in the community.

The chestnut, the absolute star

The autumn fruit of the local chestnut groves is the true star of the event. Along the streets and squares of the hamlet, braziers are lit for the essential roasted chestnuts, while food stalls offer rustic peasant dishes and desserts prepared with chestnut flour and fruit. Alongside the chestnut, there is room for other local products, from porcini mushrooms gathered in the woods to savory pastries and dairy specialties from the Campanian hinterland.

Music, dance, and conviviality

The festival is not just about gastronomy: the evenings are enlivened by musical performances, ballroom and Latin American dance rhythms, and festive moments that bring residents and visitors together. The atmosphere is that of a genuine village fair, with hundreds of seats set up for the occasion and chestnuts offered as a symbol of hospitality.

A territory to discover

Attending the festival is also an opportunity to get to know Conca della Campania and the Roccamonfina - Foce Garigliano Regional Park, a green and little-known corner of inland Campania, just a stone's throw from the border with Lazio and Molise. Between trails, ancient chestnut groves, and rural villages, the chestnut tells the story of an entire territory's identity.

Good to know

In recent years, the event has seen variable dates and formats: the traditional autumn festival in the Vezzara hamlet was joined in 2025 by a summer festival dedicated to the chestnut, organized in the main town. We recommend always checking the official dates of the current edition with the Pro Loco or the Municipality of Conca della Campania before setting off.