Sagra del Marrone della Valle del Garza

A travelling sagra in the Valle del Garza

The Sagra del Marrone della Valle del Garza is one of the most cherished autumn events in the hinterland of Brescia. It is not held in a single location: it is a travelling event that, on the Sundays of October, stops in the three municipalities of the valley — Nave, Caino, and Bovezzo — celebrating the marrone, the prized chestnut that has shaped the economy and cuisine of this area in the Province of Brescia for generations.

Caino and its weekend

Caino is one of the central stops of the sagra: during its weekend, the village comes alive with food stalls, roasted chestnuts, local products, and festive moments that attract visitors from all over the valley and the city. It's an opportunity to discover a small municipality in the Valle Trompia in its most convivial guise, with the aroma of roasted chestnuts as the common thread.

What you can do

• Excursions and walks through the chestnut groves, with guided nature tours;
• Food stalls with roasted chestnuts, bread, salami, and typical Brescian dishes;
• Workshops, exhibitions, and tastings dedicated to chestnuts and valley products;
• Live music and entertainment for all ages.

The chestnut, symbol of autumn

The chestnut from the Valle del Garza is the true star: here, roasted chestnuts become an authentic symbol of the Brescian autumn. The sagra promotes a local supply chain and a landscape of chestnut groves that has characterized the valley slopes for centuries, intertwining territory promotion, environmental protection, and rural tradition.