Sagra della Castagna di Crocefieschi
Roasted chestnuts, polenta, and an antique market in the upper Valle Scrivia
About Sagra della Castagna
The festival of the Apennine autumn
The Sagra della Castagna (Chestnut Festival) of Crocefieschi is one of the events that mark the arrival of autumn in the upper Valle Scrivia, in the Metropolitan City of Genoa. The chestnut, a symbolic fruit of the Ligurian Apennine woods, has been a precious food for mountain communities for centuries, and the festival celebrates its harvest and gastronomic tradition.
Flavours of the mountains
The protagonists of the day are the typical autumn dishes: polenta, grilled sausages, and especially the fragrant, steaming roasted chestnuts, prepared according to tradition. The food stalls, set up by volunteers, offer local specialities in a village festival atmosphere.
Market and music
Enriching the festival are the antique market, which enlivens the village streets with stalls of vintage items and curiosities, and live music. Organised by the Pro Loco of Crocefieschi and included among the Autentici Liguri events, the Sagra della Castagna is an opportunity to discover an authentic corner of the Genoese hinterland and to taste the products of a mountain land.
Sagra della Castagna — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Sagra della Castagna is scheduled for October 11. The Pro Loco's food stalls offer autumn specialities from the region, while the antique market and live music complete a day of celebration in the heart of the Valle Scrivia.
Programme Sagra della Castagna 2026
- Food stalls with polenta, sausages, and roasted chestnuts
- Antique market through the village streets
- Live music
Detailed hourly schedule to be announced by the Pro Loco of Crocefieschi in the preceding days.
Highlights Sagra della Castagna 2026
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Practical information — Sagra della Castagna
How to get there
Crocefieschi is located in the upper Valle Scrivia, in the hinterland of Genoa. By car from the A7 motorway (Busalla exit) or by driving up the valley. The nearest train station is Busalla.
Information
Free admission; food and drinks payable at the stalls. The festival usually takes place on Sundays. Programme distributed by the Pro Loco in the preceding days.
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