Chestnut Festival in Pantasina

The chestnut takes centre stage in Pantasina

The Chestnut Festival in Pantasina, a hamlet of the municipality of Vasia in the hinterland of Imperia, celebrates the fruit symbolising Ligurian autumn. The event takes place in Piazza XI Febbraio and in the village, on a Sunday in October, and is part of the Authentic Ligurian Events calendar, co-funded by the Liguria Region, an acknowledgement that rewards festivals capable of preserving the territory's identity.

Between hiking and cycling

The day begins outdoors: in the morning, the autumn hike for families and the Panta Bike, an amateur cycling tour through the trails and roads of the hamlet, are scheduled. It's a way to discover the woods and landscapes of the Imperia hinterland at the height of the chestnut season.

Roasted chestnuts and celebration

In the afternoon, the festival comes alive with the distribution of roasted chestnuts and food stalls, accompanied by music. There are also moments designed for children, including workshops and activities. It's the classic village festival that brings residents and visitors together around the chestnut fire, in a simple and convivial atmosphere.

The hinterland of Imperia

Vasia and its hamlets are located in the hilly hinterland of Imperia, a land of olive trees, woods, and small villages. The Chestnut Festival is an opportunity to get away from the coast and discover a more hidden and authentic Liguria, where rural traditions remain a living part of the community.