The 49th edition of the Sagra della Castagna di Serino IGP is scheduled for 9–11 October 2026 in Rivottoli di Serino, in the province of Avellino. The event is presented as the oldest festival in Irpinia dedicated to chestnuts.
The festival is organized by Pro Loco Serino with the patronage of the Comune di Serino. The three-day program combines food and wine with cultural activities, including the Museo della Castagna, traditional roasted chestnuts known locally as "Vrole," guided excursions, folklore, crafts and visits to historic sites.
A festival route through Rivottoli
The festival route starts near the Church of Sant'Antonio di Padova and continues through Via Capitano De Filippis toward the panoramic area known as "Ngopp' a l'aria."
Along the route, visitors can visit the Museo della Castagna, the church and historic buildings, as well as folklore displays, craft stands, trekking activities and local chestnut-processing sites. The organizers describe an expanded food-and-wine route for the 2026 edition.
What to eat
Food stands will offer dishes based on chestnuts and seasonal local products. According to visitor-oriented sources, offerings include roasted and boiled chestnuts, country soups, porcini-based dishes, local meats, artisan desserts and Irpinian wines.
Roasted "Vrole" are a central part of the program, served alongside local wine and other traditional preparations.
Planning your visit
Admission is free. Visitor facilities include dedicated parking and shuttle connections to the festival area.
For readers planning a trip, two practical points are useful. First, the program brings together tastings and cultural stops in one walking route, so visitors interested in both food and local heritage can plan to spend enough time for the museum, church and craft areas as well as the food stands. Second, food offerings cover both chestnut specialties and broader Irpinian dishes, including soups, meats and desserts, which makes the festival suitable for visitors who want a full meal as well as tastings.
The Castagna di Serino / Marrone di Serino is associated with Italy's official framework for DOP and IGP product specifications, maintained by the Ministry of Agriculture.
The exact daily timetable and performance schedule may change before the event. Visitors should check updates from the organizers close to 9–11 October, as weather, traffic controls and accessibility arrangements remain unconfirmed.
