National Chestnut Fair – Cuneo

18-20 October 2024. Ttypical products from Piedmont and tons of roasted chestnuts

From October  18th to 20th 2024 is taking place in Cuneo one of the most important Chestnut festivals in Italy as well as one the largest showcases for Piedmont products: the Italian National Chestnut Fair

At the Italian National Chestnut Fair, hundreds of exhibitors spread over the historic center of Cuneo. The fair is filled with the roasted chestnuts perfume, flavor, and colors of many delicious Piedmont specialties, such as ravioli, pancakes, polenta, crepes, hamburgers, fried mushrooms, ravioles della Valle Varaita, etc.

The fair, this year arrived at its 25th edition, has been established in Cuneo as it represents one of the main areas of chestnut production in Italy.
Cuneo’s chestnuts were so famous around the world that in United States chestnuts were called  “Cuneo”.
From 25,000 to 30,000 kilograms of chestnuts are eaten every year during the festival, approximately 165-200.000 bags of roasted chestnuts.

In addition to food stands, the fair offers arts and crafts, workshops, cultural activities, exhibitions, shows and concerts.

USEFUL INFORMATION
Free entry
See the website>>>
Further information:
Tourist Office. tel. +39 0171.690.217 – mail>>>
See also the Facebook page of the event>>>

AND AFTER THE EVENT?
See other events and places to visit in Piedmont>>>
And why not taste the traditional food of Piedmont>>> and its excellent wines>>>

photo by Teresa Maineri on the website