Sagra della castagna e del miele di castagno
Chestnuts, honey and autumn flavors in the village of Uscerno, in the Monti Sibillini
About Sagra della castagna di Uscerno
An autumn festival in the heart of the Sibillini
The Sagra della castagna e del miele di castagno is one of the most cherished autumn events in Uscerno, a hamlet in the Municipality of Montegallo, in the province of Ascoli Piceno. Nestled among the woods on the Marche side of the Monti Sibillini mountains, this small village opens its squares and streets to those who want to rediscover the genuine flavors of the mountains, on a day entirely dedicated to chestnuts and local products.
Chestnuts, honey, and local products
The absolute star is the chestnut, harvested from the chestnut groves surrounding the village and offered in a thousand ways: from classic roasted chestnuts cooked over the fire to traditional sweets, including fried chestnut ravioli. Alongside it is chestnut honey, with its intense, slightly bitter flavor, a true treasure of local beekeeping. Along the autumn market, you'll find saffron, artisanal cured meats and cheeses, Sibillini truffles, cooked wine, and many other specialties of the Marche peasant tradition.
What to eat
The festival's food stalls offer hearty, seasonal dishes, designed to warm up cool autumn days:
- Roasted chestnuts cooked over the flame
- Polenta with guanciale and sausage
- Tagliatelle and other pasta dishes with porcini mushrooms
- Farro soup
- Grilled sausages and arrosticini
- Chestnut sweets and fried ravioli, crepes
Tradition, music, and community
More than just a food festival, the sagra is a moment of gathering for the entire community of Montegallo, strongly linked to the life and rhythms of the mountains, even after the seismic events that have affected the area. Evenings are accompanied by folk music and the convivial atmosphere typical of the Sibillini villages, where the chestnut is not just a product but a symbol of the territory's identity. The event is organized with the support of the Pro Loco of Montegallo and the Municipality.
An opportunity to discover Montegallo
The festival is also the ideal excuse to explore the territory of Montegallo and its chestnut groves, with excursions, views of the Sibillini mountains, and the genuine hospitality of a mountain village. A must-visit for those who love the Marche autumn and its authentic flavors.
Sagra della castagna di Uscerno — edition 2026
The Sagra della castagna e del miele di castagno 2026 returns to the village of Uscerno, a hamlet of Montegallo (AP), to celebrate the autumn of the Monti Sibillini. The Municipal event calendar indicates the date of October 1, 2026.
The detailed program for the 2026 edition has not yet been published. Based on previous editions, food stalls are expected with roasted chestnuts, polenta, pasta with porcini mushrooms, and chestnut desserts, as well as a market of typical products (chestnut honey, saffron, cured meats, cheeses, and truffles) and evenings of folk music. The complete program with times and activities will be announced by the organizers closer to the event.
Programme Sagra della castagna di Uscerno 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition has not yet been published by the organizers. It will be announced closer to the event on the Montegallo Municipality's event website and the festival's Facebook page.
Based on the established format of previous editions, the day typically includes:
- Opening of food stalls with roasted chestnuts cooked over the flame, polenta with guanciale and sausage, pasta with porcini mushrooms, farro soup, grilled sausages, and chestnut desserts
- Market of typical autumn products: chestnut honey, saffron, cured meats, cheeses, truffles, and cooked wine
- Live folk music
Highlights Sagra della castagna di Uscerno 2026
Roasted chestnuts and chestnut-based specialties, the renowned Sibillini chestnut honey, the autumn typical products market, and the convivial atmosphere of the village of Uscerno.
Prices Sagra della castagna di Uscerno 2026
Practical information — Sagra della castagna di Uscerno
Where
Uscerno Hamlet, 63094 Montegallo (AP), Marche. The village is located on the Marche side of the Monti Sibillini mountains, within the Municipality of Montegallo.
How to get there
By car: A14 highway exit Ascoli Piceno - San Benedetto del Tronto, then take the Ascoli-Mare expressway and internal roads towards Montegallo and its hamlets. The area is mountainous: comfortable clothing and suitable shoes are recommended.
When
Traditionally in October, usually on the second weekend of the month. It is advisable to check the updated date on the Municipality's event website and the event's Facebook page.
Information
Municipality of Montegallo / Pro Loco of Montegallo. For surroundings and accommodation: accommodation facilities in Montegallo and nearby Sibillini municipalities.
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