Festa delle Castagne e del Miele di Castagno

Friuli's Sweetest Autumn

When the woods of the Julian Prealps turn gold and copper, Valle di Soffumbergo — a tiny hamlet in the Municipality of Faedis, in the province of Udine — prepares for its most beloved festival: the Chestnut and Chestnut Honey Festival. Organized by what presents itself as "the smallest Pro Loco in Italy", the event is now a popular autumn gathering for all of Friuli.

Chestnuts and Honey, Treasures of the Woods

The absolute stars are the two products that give the festival its name: chestnuts, harvested in the valley's chestnut groves, and the prized chestnut honey, with its intense, slightly bitter flavour. The stalls offer roasted chestnuts, strudels, and chestnut desserts, but also frico, mixed grills, and local wines like Ribolla gialla.

Between Nature, Taste, and Fun

The festival is not just about food. Every Saturday there are free guided walks in the woods for chestnut picking; Sundays are for nature excursions suitable for all ages. There are also show cooking events, live music, itinerant shows, and a rich program for children with creative workshops, face painting, pony rides, zip-lining, and forest immersion activities.

• Guided walks for chestnut picking
• Nature and "Monti e Borghi" (Mountains and Villages) excursions
• Food stalls with chestnuts, honey, frico, and Friulian wines
• Workshops, games, and activities for children
• Show cooking and live music

Faedis and the Valleys

Valle di Soffumbergo is located in a picturesque corner of the Municipality of Faedis, nestled among the area's medieval castles and the vineyards of the Colli Orientali del Friuli. An ideal destination for an autumn outing that combines flavours, nature, and tradition.