Trevico Chestnut and Potato Festival

A festival on the roof of Campania

The Chestnut and Potato Festival takes place in Trevico, a small town in the Province of Avellino, Campania. At over 1,000 meters above sea level, it is the highest inhabited center in the region and the only one with its municipal seat above the thousand-meter mark. This is no minor detail: from up here, on clear days, the view spans four regions—Campania, Puglia, Molise, and Basilicata—and the event is enjoyed in the crisp, sharp air of the Irpinian autumn, winding through the stone alleys of the oldest village in the Baronia.

Chestnut and potato, the two symbols of the Baronia

The festival was created to showcase two products that here are not just a gastronomic choice, but a true heritage: the Trevico chestnut and the mountain potato, both recognized as Traditional Agri-food Products of Campania. Cultivated on high-altitude terrain, they offer concentrated flavors and a cooking texture that makes them the stars of simple, hearty recipes passed down through generations.

At the stalls set up along the streets of the historic center, you can taste:

• roasted chestnuts and boiled chestnuts cooked on-site;
• baked potatoes, handmade gnocchi, and rustic soups;
• Trevico pork soffritto, a staple of local cuisine;
• Trevico cave-aged prosciutto, cured according to village tradition;
• caciocavallo impiccato, melted over embers right before your eyes;
• wild boar stew and other seasonal main courses;
• autumn desserts, jams, and artisanal preserves;
• local Irpinian wines to pair with your meal.

Folk music, street performers, and village atmosphere

The formula, perfected over previous editions, alternates tastings with live entertainment. Over the years, the program has featured folk music groups from Southern Italy, street artists animating the village squares, and evening concerts: in 2025, the highlight was the live performance by the Dogana Blues Band, a group that blends blues, folk, and rock sounds. The illuminated streets, glowing braziers, and the scent of chestnuts create an atmosphere that remains one of the most cherished memories for visitors.

Who organizes it

The event is promoted by the Municipality of Trevico together with the Pro Loco Pro Revico, with the involvement of the parish, local associations, and volunteers who manage the stalls. It is a community festival: the dishes are prepared by the men and women of the village, and the proceeds support local association activities. The event is part of the Sistema Irpinia tourism promotion circuit of the Province of Avellino.

Why it is worth the trip

Trevico is not on the way to anywhere: you only arrive here if you intend to, winding up the hairpin turns of the Baronia. Precisely for this reason, the festival has maintained a genuine character, far from the logic of large-scale tourist events. It is the perfect opportunity to discover a village of a few hundred inhabitants, its cathedral, its viewpoints, and a mountain cuisine that is found in very few other places in Campania. Those with time can combine the visit with a tour of the nearby villages of the Baronia and the upper Ufita valley.

Tips for your visit

• Dress in layers: at over a thousand meters, temperatures drop quickly on October evenings.
• Wear comfortable shoes: the festival route winds through sloping alleys and stone paving.
• Arrive early to park near the center: space within the village is limited.
• Bring cash: not all village festival stalls accept electronic payments.