Sorbo Serpico in celebration, the Chestnut Festival 2024 is back

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From 25 to 27 October 2024, the municipality of Sorbo Serpico, in the province of Avellino, will host the Chestnut Festival, one of the most anticipated events of the autumn season. Now in its 40th edition, the festival celebrates the autumn fruit par excellence and offers an opportunity to taste typical specialties, experience moments of celebration and enjoy a program full of entertainment. The town will come alive with traditional flavors and a series of events for the whole family.

Organization of the event

La Chestnut Festival is organized by Maria SS. Feast Committee of the Snow, a group that works to keep traditions alive and promote local culture. Thanks to the commitment of the committee and the community of Sorbo Serpico, the event represents one of the most loved and attended events in the area.

Menu of the festival

During the Chestnut Festival, visitors will be able to taste a variety of typical dishes, prepared by the skilled hands of the citizens of Sorbo Serpico. Among the specialties offered:

  • Maccaronara with sauce, pasta handmade by the housewives of the village
  • Turnips and potatoes
  • Bean and chestnut soup
  • Chop with sauce with a side of peppers
  • Pork meat with peppers and potatoes
  • Fried pizza e French fries
  • Caciocavallo hanged
  • roasted chestnuts e boiled chestnuts
  • Grilled specialties with organic meats, including sandwiches with sausage, cotechino, hamburger e lamb skewers

To conclude, a selection of Chestnut-based sweets and other delicacies will be ready to delight the palates of the participants. The drinks available include water, CocaCola, Orange juice, beer, wine e cocktail.

Entertainment and shows

The festival is not only food, but also entertainment and spectacle. During the three days of the event, there will be musical performances e live shows that will liven up the evenings. On Friday 25 October, the public will be able to enjoy the traditional sounds of The Bottari di Macerata and later with the DJ set of dj Anri. Saturday 26th will be the turn of folk music The Khorammas, while the dancer Rosamarina will offer his itinerant dance. The evening will end with Doctor Uva Dj feat A. Roma. Grand finale on Sunday with the Deep Blues Band, preceded by a performance of Rosamarina and followed by the DJ set of Vinyl Gianpy.

Information and parking

La Chestnut Festival will be held in the center of Sorbo Serpico, easily reachable from the province of Avellino. For those arriving by car, there will be available parking areas in the vicinity of the event. For further information, you can consult the Facebook pages of the Maria SS. Feast Committee of the Snow and Chestnut Festival Sorbo Serpico.

  • Where: Sorbo Serpico
  • When: from Friday 25 October 2024 to Sunday 27 October 2024
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