The curtain rises on the traditional Chestnut Festival in Pedavena.
The event, organised by the Pro Loco of Pedavena in collaboration with the historic Pedavena Brewery and other local associations, invites visitors to taste the queen of autumn in a unique atmosphere, immersed in the historic setting of the Brewery, one of the oldest in Italy.
The program
Sunday 5 October – Parco della Birreria
10:00 am: Roasted chestnuts and market stalls
11:00 am: 46th Sportful Grand Prix – Skiroll race (men and women)
From 11:00 am to 6:00 pm: Traditional games
3:00 pm: Live music with the “Trio Porco”
Saturday 11 October – Piazza di Pedavena
From 10:00 am: Roasted chestnuts in the square
From 10:30 am: Recreational walk “Giretto per Paolo”
Sunday 12 October – Piazza di Pedavena – Sports Festival
From 8:00 am to 10:00 am: Gravel bike gathering with free start
From 10:00 am: Roasted chestnuts and market stalls from the Brewery to the square
10:30 am: Holy Mass
3:00 pm: Guest of honour and award ceremony by Pro Loco
Sunday 19 October – Piazza di Pedavena
From 10:00 am: Roasted chestnuts and market stalls from the Brewery to the square
3:00 pm: Guest of honour
4:00 pm: Live music
Sunday 26 October – Parco della Birreria – in collaboration with the kindergarten “Ai Caduti”
From 10:00 am: Roasted chestnuts and market stalls
From 11:00 am to 6:00 pm: Traditional games and pony rides for children
11:00 am: Treasure hunt “The Golden Chestnut”
2:00 pm: Children’s entertainment
From 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Live music with the “Gnuco Alpen Sgnapa Band”
Sunday 2 November – Parco della Birreria
From 10:00 am: Roasted chestnuts and market stalls
From 11:00 am to 6:00 pm: Traditional games
From 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Live music with “Acustikey”