Maroni Festival of Longara
Chestnuts cooked the traditional way in the hamlet of Longara
About Maroni Festival
The Chestnut Festival
The Maroni Festival of Longara is the autumn event of the hamlet of Longara, south of Vicenza, dedicated to the chestnut, the symbolic fruit of the season. The heart of the festival is the traditional cooking of chestnuts, accompanied by the classic pairing "maroni and vin bon".
Gastronomy and Community
For two weekends in October, food stands and association stalls liven up the Strada delle Grancare area. There is also a charity raffle and, for the little ones, the fun of the Ludobus, the animation bus. The festival culminates with Mass and a community lunch on the final Sunday.
Tradition and Creativity
Among the most original initiatives are the "Longara Brick" brick building exhibition and the robotics workshops, which add a touch of creativity and technology to the gastronomic tradition. Organized by the Parish of Longara, the festival is an event cherished by the community of the hamlet and the entire southern area of Vicenza.
Maroni Festival — edition 2026
The Maroni Festival of Longara returns in October 2026, confirming the tradition of two weekends of festivities in the hamlet of Longara, south of Vicenza.
Traditional chestnut cooking, food stands with local specialties, a charity raffle, the Longara Brick brick building exhibition, and robotics workshops will make up the program again this year, organized by the Parish of Longara. The precise dates and the full schedule will be announced in the weeks prior.
Programme Maroni Festival 2026
Maroni Festival of Longara 2026 — October
As tradition dictates, the festival takes place over two weekends in October in the hamlet of Longara (Vicenza). Usual schedule of events:
- Traditional chestnut cooking and "maroni e vin bon" pairing
- Food stands and association stalls
- Charity raffle
- Longara Brick brick building exhibition and robotics workshops
- Children's entertainment with the Ludobus; Mass and community lunch on the final Sunday
2026 dates and detailed program to be published on festadeimaroni.org.
Highlights Maroni Festival 2026
Prices Maroni Festival 2026
Practical information — Maroni Festival
How to get there
The hamlet of Longara is located south of Vicenza; the festival takes place on Strada delle Grancare 11, reachable by car.
Admission
Free admission. Food stands are paid. The community lunch on Sunday is by reservation (usually €20 adults, €10 children).
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Where does it take place — Maroni Festival
Frazione Longara (Strada delle Grancare)
Strada delle Grancare 11, 36100 Vicenza