Sagra d'Autunno di Brinzio
The autumn flavours of the pre-alpine village, featuring pumpkin, chestnuts, and porcini mushrooms
About Sagra d'Autunno
Autumn on a plate in Brinzio
The Sagra d'Autunno di Brinzio is the festival celebrating the flavours of the season in the small village in the Province of Varese, nestled within the Campo dei Fiori Regional Park, in Lombardy. Organised by the Pro Loco Brinzio, it traditionally takes place between late September and early October, when the forest offers its finest fruits.
Dishes of pre-alpine tradition
The heart of the event is the rich food stand in the Tonino Piccinelli municipal park, where typical pre-alpine autumn dishes are served: pumpkin gnocchi with porcini cream and sausage, polenta with beef stew and Brinzio chestnuts, polenta with porcini mushrooms, and fresh pasta with wild boar ragù. The specialities are paired with craft beers from the 50&50 brewery of Varese and wines from the Varese hills.
Music, market, and culture
The festival is not just about food: the evenings are enlivened by live music, with bands playing rock, blues, country, and folk music, while on Sundays there's also the local producers' market, hourly guided tours of the village, and the opening of the Museum of Pre-alpine Rural Culture.
A village to discover
The Sagra d'Autunno is the perfect opportunity to discover Brinzio, known as the village of chestnuts and autumn colours. Amidst the trails of Campo dei Fiori, seasonal cuisine, and rural tradition, the event organised by the Pro Loco tells the story of a territory that lives in harmony with the forest and the rhythm of the seasons.
Sagra d'Autunno — edition 2026
The Sagra d'Autunno di Brinzio 2026 will take place between late September and early October at the Tonino Piccinelli municipal park, following the established tradition. The programme, confirmed in its historical characteristics, includes the food stand with pumpkin gnocchi, polenta with chestnuts and stew, porcini mushrooms, and wild boar ragù, paired with craft beers and local wines. There will also be live music, a producers' market, guided tours, and the opening of the Museum of Pre-alpine Rural Culture. The precise dates will be announced by Pro Loco closer to the event.
Programme Sagra d'Autunno 2026
The detailed programme for the 2026 edition will be published by Pro Loco Brinzio closer to the event. The traditional structure includes:
- Saturday evening (from 7:00 PM) — food stand opening with pre-alpine autumn dishes; live music
- Sunday (from 12:00 PM) — lunch, local producers' market, hourly guided tours of the village, and opening of the Museum of Pre-alpine Rural Culture
Specialities: pumpkin gnocchi with porcini cream and sausage, polenta with stew and Brinzio chestnuts, polenta with porcini mushrooms, pasta with wild boar ragù.
Highlights Sagra d'Autunno 2026
Prices Sagra d'Autunno 2026
Practical information — Sagra d'Autunno
When
Between late September and early October 2026 (dates to be confirmed). Stands open on Saturday evenings from 7:00 PM and Sunday lunch from 12:00 PM.
Where
Tonino Piccinelli municipal park, Brinzio (VA).
Admission
Free entry. Food and drinks payable; guided tours of the village are free.
Organisation
Pro Loco Brinzio APS — [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Sagra d'Autunno
Parco comunale Tonino Piccinelli
Parco comunale Tonino Piccinelli, 21030 Brinzio