Sagra del Marrone della Valle del Garza

The autumn of chestnuts in Valle del Garza

When the woods of the Valle del Garza turn autumnal, the three municipalities of Nave, Bovezzo, and Caino, in the Province of Brescia, bring the Sagra del Marrone to life. It is a widespread event, spread over three consecutive weekends in October, celebrating the marrone (chestnut), the prized chestnut that has characterized the economy and cuisine of this pre-Alpine valley for centuries.

Excursions, roasted chestnuts, and tastings

The program blends nature and gastronomy: excursions and guided tours in the chestnut groves, fragrant roasted chestnuts (caldarroste), tastings and food stalls, as well as workshops, art and local culture exhibitions, live music, and activities for families. It's an opportunity to discover an authentic territory, made of trails, villages, and peasant traditions, just a few kilometers from the city of Brescia.

The grand finale at the Pieve della Mitria

Among the symbolic places of the sagra in Nave is the Pieve della Mitria, an ancient Romanesque church that serves as the backdrop for the closing event: competitions, awards, live music, and the traditional spiedo bresciano, the star dish of local cuisine. Spread across three municipalities and three weekends, the Sagra del Marrone is much more than a gastronomic festival: it is the choral story of a valley that recognizes itself in its chestnut groves and its flavors, and which shares them with visitors every autumn.