Festival of Chestnuts and Marrone DOP of San Zeno
Three weekends dedicated to the Monte Baldo Marrone DOP
About Chestnut Festival of San Zeno DOP
The Monte Baldo DOP Chestnut Celebrated
The Festival of Chestnuts and Marrone DOP of San Zeno is the major autumn festival in San Zeno di Montagna, in the province of Verona, overlooking Lake Garda at the foot of Monte Baldo. The event combines the historic Chestnut Festival with the Festival of the San Zeno DOP Marrone, organized by the Protection Consortium together with the Municipality. It is dedicated to the local chestnut, the first chestnut in Italy to obtain the DOP designation.
Three Weekends of Tastings and Market
The festival takes place over three weekends between mid-October and early November. The protagonist is the chestnut exhibition and market, with direct sales from producers, alongside tastings of dishes made with chestnuts, music, and entertainment. Among the most anticipated events is the Marron d'Oro competition, which awards the best fruits of the season.
An International Draw
Every year, the festival attracts thousands of tourists, including from abroad, who come to San Zeno di Montagna to discover the DOP chestnut and the flavours of the Monte Baldo autumn. It's an opportunity to experience one of the most scenic villages on Lake Garda, with views of the lake and mountains, during the most picturesque time of the year.
Chestnut Festival of San Zeno DOP — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Festival of Chestnuts and Marrone DOP will, according to tradition, offer three weekends of celebration between mid-October and early November in San Zeno di Montagna. Organized by the Consortium for the Protection of the San Zeno DOP Marrone and the Municipality, it will feature a chestnut exhibition and market, tastings, music, and the Marron d'Oro competition. The precise dates and detailed program will be published by the Consortium closer to the event.
Programme Chestnut Festival of San Zeno DOP 2026
The detailed 2026 program will be published by the Consortium for the Protection of the San Zeno DOP Marrone closer to the event. Based on previous editions, the festival spans three weekends between mid-October and early November with:
- Chestnut exhibition and market with direct sales from producers
- Tastings of dishes made with DOP chestnuts and marrons
- Marron d'Oro competition
- Music, entertainment, and food stalls
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Practical information — Chestnut Festival of San Zeno DOP
How to Get There
San Zeno di Montagna can be reached by car from Verona (approx. 40 km) by driving up from the Garda Riviera (Garda, Costermano) towards Monte Baldo. Exit the A22 motorway at Affi.
When
Over three weekends between mid-October and early November. Free entry, tastings and purchases are paid.
Information
Consorzio di Tutela del Marrone di San Zeno DOP, Via Ca' Montagna 11, tel. +39 045 7285017, [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Chestnut Festival of San Zeno DOP
Centro di San Zeno di Montagna
Via Ca' Montagna, 11, 37010 San Zeno di Montagna