Chestnut Festival of the Garza Valley
The queen of autumn in the Brescia area, between Nave, Caino and Bovezzo
About Chestnut Festival
A Traveling Festival in the Garza Valley
The Chestnut Festival of the Garza Valley is one of the most cherished autumn events in the hinterland of Brescia. It's not held in just one place: it's a traveling event that, over the Sundays in October, stops in the three municipalities of the valley — Nave, Caino, and Bovezzo — celebrating the chestnut, the prized fruit that has shaped the economy and cuisine of this area in the Province of Brescia for generations.
Caino and its Weekend
Caino is one of the central stops of the festival: during its weekend, the town comes alive with food stalls, roasted chestnuts, local products, and festive moments that attract visitors from all over the valley and the city. It's an opportunity to discover a small municipality in the Valle Trompia in its most convivial setting, with the aroma of roasted chestnuts as the common thread.
What You Can Do
- Excursions and walks through the chestnut groves, with guided nature tours;
- Food stalls with roasted chestnuts, bread, salami, and typical dishes of the Brescia tradition;
- Workshops, exhibitions, and tastings dedicated to chestnuts and valley products;
- Live music and entertainment for all ages.
The Chestnut, Symbol of Autumn
The chestnut from the Garza Valley is the true star: roasted chestnuts become an authentic symbol of autumn in Brescia. The festival promotes a local supply chain and a landscape of chestnut groves that has characterized the valley slopes for centuries, intertwining territorial promotion, environmental protection, and agricultural tradition.
Chestnut Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition reintroduces the traveling calendar that has made the festival famous: several Sundays in October, each hosted in turn by one of the three municipalities of the Garza Valley. Caino confirms its role as a main stop, with food stalls, roasted chestnuts, and events related to the chestnut. The day-by-day program is announced by the municipalities and Visit Brescia in the weeks preceding the start.
Programme Chestnut Festival 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition, including dates for individual weekends, times, and meeting points for excursions, will be published by the municipalities of Nave, Caino, and Bovezzo, and by Visit Brescia closer to the event. The usual structure includes: opening with a walk through the chestnut groves, gastronomic weekends in the three towns, and a grand finale in Nave at the Pieve della Mitria.
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Practical information — Chestnut Festival
When
On the Sundays of October 2026 (dates to be confirmed). The event is spread over several weekends between Nave, Caino, and Bovezzo, with Caino's stop on one of the central weekends.
How to get there
Caino is reachable by car from the lower Valle Trompia; about 20 minutes from Brescia. It's also a convenient starting point for walks through the valley's chestnut groves.
Tips
Comfortable clothing for excursions and shoes suitable for the trails. Check the updated program on the municipalities' websites and Visit Brescia for times and meeting points.
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Where does it take place — Chestnut Festival
Valle del Garza