Chestnut Festival

Calabria's food and wine tradition is celebrated with the 24th edition of the Chestnut Festival in Cardeto, an unmissable event that focuses on the typical product par excellence: the chestnut. Come and experience a day of taste, culture and local traditions.

• Enogastronomic Walk: set off on a delightful walk through the village streets, enjoying local delicacies such as sandwiches with sausage, omelettes, goat meat, cheese, fresh ricotta and arrosticini. There will also be stands with roast chestnuts and typical sweets.
• Culture and Territory: Discover Cardeto's rich cultural heritage and popular traditions through guided tours and meetings with locals.
• Creative Workshop for Children: the little ones will be able to unleash their creativity by transforming chestnuts into works of art, with the help of a few simple materials.
• Traditional Music and Dances: Get involved with the performances of the Associazione Zampognari di Cardeto (Association of Bagpipers of Cardeto) and the Gruppo Folkloristico ‘Aspromunti’ di Cardeto (Folkloristic Group ‘Aspromunti’ of Cardeto), who will liven up the day with traditional Calabrian music and dances.
• Visit the Albergo Diffuso: discover the uniqueness of the Albergo Diffuso in Cardeto, an accommodation facility integrated into the village that offers the authenticity of traditional houses with the services of a hotel.
• Museums and Exhibitions: explore the ‘Palazzo Marbioti’ Museum of Early Music and the MIMUS, Museum of Musical Identities, open from 10 am to 10 pm. Admire a collection of paintings, drawings, photographs and musical instruments that tell the musical history of Cardeto.

Free shuttle service from 16:00 to 24:00