Sagra della Zucca e Castagnata
Agra's autumn among pumpkins, chestnuts, and festive courtyards
About Sagra della Zucca
An Autumn Festival Overlooking the Lake
In Agra, a tiny municipality in the Province of Varese suspended like a balcony over Lake Maggiore, the Sagra della Zucca e Castagnata is the event that celebrates autumn. A long-standing festival that every year, on the third Sunday of October, fills the historic centre with seasonal scents, flavours, and colours.
Seasonal Flavours
The absolute stars of the festival are pumpkins and chestnuts, featured in the food stalls:
- Pumpkin tortelli and pumpkin risotto
- Chestnut festival with roasted chestnuts (caldarroste)
- Autumn specialities and local products
Alongside the food, a large market with over a hundred stalls selling crafts and local products invades the village streets.
Courtyards, Giant Pumpkins, and Art
Agra's festival has a scenic soul: the historic courtyards of the village open up and come alive with artists and painters, while giant pumpkins and themed contests—from Miss Pumpkin to decorative arrangements—add a touch of fantasy to the celebration. Organised by Pro Loco Agra along with the Alpini (mountain troops association) and local associations, the event is a perfect example of how a small village can transform a sagra into an event capable of attracting visitors from all over the Varesotto region and the nearby Verbano area.
Sagra della Zucca — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, the 43rd, confirms the tradition of Agra's autumn festival, scheduled for the third Sunday of October (with a street food preview on Saturday evening). The historic centre hosts food stalls featuring pumpkin and chestnuts, the market with over a hundred stalls, and the unmissable attractions: giant pumpkins, contests, and historic courtyards enlivened by artists and painters.
Programme Sagra della Zucca 2026
Programme coming soon. Based on previous editions, the festival includes:
- Saturday evening — preview with street food festival
- Sunday — food stalls with pumpkin tortelli and risotto, chestnut festival (caldarroste)
- Market with over 100 stalls of crafts and local products
- Giant pumpkins, Miss Pumpkin contest, and decorative arrangements
- Open historic courtyards with artists and painters
Detailed dates and programme will be published by Pro Loco Agra.
Highlights Sagra della Zucca 2026
The pumpkin tortelli, the roasted chestnuts (caldarroste), and the historic courtyards enlivened by artists, with giant pumpkins as the symbol of the festival.
Prices Sagra della Zucca 2026
Practical information — Sagra della Zucca
How to get there
Agra is located above Luino, in the Province of Varese, reachable by car from the main road along Lake Maggiore. During the festival, parking and shuttle services are usually available to facilitate access to the centre.
Admission
Free admission; food and purchases are paid.
Information
Pro Loco Agra — details and programme on the association's social media channels.
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Where does it take place — Sagra della Zucca
Centro storico di Agra
Centro storico, 21010 Agra