'Ste Sroden

'Ste Sroden, Fanano's Autumn

'Ste Sroden is the festival celebrating autumn and its flavors in Fanano, a small village in the Apennines in the Province of Modena, in the heart of Emilia-Romagna, at the foot of Monte Cimone. The curious name comes from the local dialect and means, more or less, "this autumn": an affectionate phrase that summarizes the convivial spirit of the event, filled with good food, tradition, and mountain air.

Flavors of the Season

The absolute stars are the typical products of the Apennine autumn: chestnuts in the first place, the true soul of the Fanano territory, but also mushrooms, pumpkin, and wine. In the historic center and in Piazza Corsini, the town's restaurateurs create a sort of 'scattered restaurant', where you can taste traditional specialties: mondine (roasted chestnuts), berlenghi, crescentine (fried dough), and dishes prepared according to ancient mountain recipes.

Two Days of Celebration

The event usually takes place over a weekend in October. Saturday, often announced as "Waiting for 'Ste Sroden", is dedicated to excursions and walks to discover the forests and the ancient chestnut culture: guided treks, foliage walks, chestnut picking in the groves, and the evocative lunch at the metato, in the traditional drying houses where the fruit was once dried. There are also activities for children, workshops, and live music in the evening.

Sunday is the heart of the festival: restaurants set up in the square with their specialties, while the village comes alive with craft markets, street artists, traditional band music, and guided tours of the historic center and Fanano's most characteristic places.

A Village to Discover

'Ste Sroden is also the perfect opportunity to visit Fanano and its surroundings: the medieval historic center, the numerous fountains and sculptures, and the trails leading up to the Frignano Park and Monte Cimone. An authentic festival, designed for those who love the mountains, genuine flavors, and the welcoming atmosphere of the small villages of the Emilian Apennines.