Half a century of chestnuts in the chestnut groves of Alta Val Brembana
In Redivo, a small hamlet of Averara in Alta Val Brembana, the chestnut is a true institution. The Chestnut Festival is indeed one of the oldest in the province of Bergamo, with over half a century of editions behind it. It is organized by the Averara Chestnut Growers Association, which for years has been dedicated to the recovery and care of the ancient chestnut groves surrounding the village, bringing life back to a landscape and agricultural tradition that risked disappearing.
The festival takes place over several days in October and offers tastings of chestnuts and typical valley products, roasted chestnuts, local gastronomy, and moments dedicated to local culture. The inaugural event, hosted at the headquarters of the Valle Averara Consortium, is traditionally dedicated to land care and chestnut groves, while on weekends the program is enriched with offerings for families and visitors.
The event is the result of collaboration between the Chestnut Growers Association, the Municipality of Averara, the Alpini Group, the AIDO Group, the Alta Val Mora Fishermen's Association, and the Parish of San Giacomo. It is an opportunity to discover an authentic corner of Alta Val Brembana, among the centuries-old chestnut groves and the villages that preserve the identity of the Bergamo mountains.
The Redivo Chestnut Festival returns in October 2026 in Averara, Alta Val Brembana. The event, organized by the Averara Chestnut Growers Association, confirms the formula that has enlivened the hamlet of Redivo for over fifty years: roasted chestnuts, tastings of chestnuts and typical products, local gastronomy, and moments dedicated to land care. The detailed program, with the exact dates, is distributed by the association and published in PDF on the official website.
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published by the Averara Chestnut Growers Association in PDF format on the official website.
Based on recent editions, the festival is spread over several days in October, with:
Averara is located in Alta Val Brembana, in the province of Bergamo. It can be reached by car by driving up the valley from Piazza Brembana; the festival takes place in the hamlet of Redivo. It is advisable to check directions for parking and any shuttle services provided by the organization.
The complete program, day by day, is published in PDF format on the website of the Averara Chestnut Growers Association.
Averara Chestnut Growers Association, email [email protected].
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