Festa delle Castagne di Bracca
Roasted chestnuts and autumn traditions in Val Serina
About Festa delle Castagne
Chestnuts, the heart of Bracca's autumn
Bracca is a small municipality in Val Serina, in the province of Bergamo, once also known for its mineral water. Every autumn, the village gathers around the Festa delle Castagne, an event that the Pro Loco has been organizing for over half a century: born in the 1960s to promote the village and the typical products of the valley, it has become one of the most anticipated events in the area.
Roasted chestnuts, music, and the greased pole
Roasted chestnuts are the undisputed queens of the festival and scent the village for its entire duration. The program, spread over two days, alternates local gastronomy, musical evenings, traditional games for adults and children, and the traditional greased pole climb. The Alpini Group recreates an old tavern for the occasion, which becomes one of the meeting points of the festival.
A community festival in Val Serina
The Festa delle Castagne is the result of the work of the Pro Loco of Bracca and the volunteers of the village. It is an opportunity to discover Val Serina in autumn, amidst villages, traditions, and genuine flavors, just a few kilometers from Bergamo.
Festa delle Castagne — edition 2026
In 2026, the Festa delle Castagne di Bracca reaches its 60th edition, expected as usual in October in the village's Festival Area. The Pro Loco will repeat the proven two-day format: roasted chestnuts, local gastronomy, a musical evening, traditional games for adults and children, and the traditional greased pole climb. The full timetable, with exact dates, will be published by the Pro Loco of Bracca in the weeks preceding the event.
Programme Festa delle Castagne 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published by the Pro Loco of Bracca closer to the festival.
Based on the 2025 edition, the event is spread over two days (Saturday and Sunday) with:
- Roasted chestnuts and local gastronomy throughout the festival
- Musical evening on Saturday
- Traditional games for adults and children on Sunday afternoon
- Greased pole climb
- Old-fashioned tavern recreated by the Alpini Group
Highlights Festa delle Castagne 2026
Prices Festa delle Castagne 2026
Practical information — Festa delle Castagne
How to get there
Bracca is located in Val Serina, in the province of Bergamo, reachable by car from Zogno and Val Brembana. The festival takes place in the Bracca Festival Area.
Admission
Free admission; food and roasted chestnuts are paid.
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Where does it take place — Festa delle Castagne
Area Feste di Bracca
Area Feste di Bracca, 24010 Bracca