On the first weekend of October, in the picturesque setting of the medieval village of Castell’Arquato, the traditional
Chestnut and Memories Festival
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October 2026 in 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 food stands
Saturday 3 October 2026, from 4 pm
Roasted chestnuts and typical cuisine for dinner.
The Night of the Chestnuts
Saturday 3 October 2026, from 9 pm
Opening: comedy show with Gianpaolo Cantoni. Following: live music with the band I-Doll. To conclude: DJ set with Mr. Heil until 2 am!
Opening of the stands
Sunday 4 October 2026, from 10 a.m
. Craft markets, ancient crafts, exhibition of vintage tractors and roasted chestnut stands. Food stands with typical cuisine open for lunch. For the little ones (but not only): wooden games of the past.
Grand parade of vintage tractors
Sunday 4 October 2026, from 4 p.m
. For the streets of the lower country.
