On the first weekend of October, in the picturesque setting of the medieval village of Castell’Arquato, the traditional Chestnut and Memory Festival has been held for more than 20 years

Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October 2025
viale Remondini (lungoArda), Castell’Arquato

During the weekend: roasted chestnuts, chestnut sales, food stands, old-fashioned crafts and parade of vintage tractors in the area along the Arda. Preview on Saturday afternoon with opening of the stands until dinner and the youth evening at night.

Program

Opening of the stands

Saturday 4 October 2025, from 4 pm to 9 pm

Food stands and roasted chestnuts. Exhibition of vintage tractors. At the same time, in Via Roma: creative markets.

The Night of the Chestnuts

Saturday 4 October 2025, from 9 pm to 2 am

Live music with the band Incydia. Young evening with DJ set, cocktail and beer.

Opening of the stands

Sunday 5 October 2025, from 10 am to 7 pm

Food stands and roasted chestnuts. Taste market. Stands with demonstrations of ancient crafts. Exhibition of vintage tractors. At the same time, in Via Roma and Piazza Europa: creative markets and games of the past.

Parade of vintage tractors

Sunday 5 October 2025, from 4 pm