Festa della Noce
In Cavrasto the arches of the old farmhouses are turned into little shops for local produce
In Cavrasto the arches of the old farmhouses are turned into little shops for local produce. The whole village turns into a large food and wine community where the Bleggio walnut plays a starring role, either on its own or in fragrant cakes, bread, a walnut liqueur, and the rare walnut salami.
Program:
Saturday, November 9
09:30 AM - Inauguration of the 11th edition of the Walnut Festival
10:00 AM - Opening of the “Local Market” featuring agricultural producers and artisans from Giudicarie Esteriori
10:30 AM - Conference: "Enhancing and Supporting the Fruit Walnut Supply Chain in Trentino: the CANOSSA Project" by the Edmund Mach Foundation and MAB Unesco Alpi Ledrensi e Judicaria
12:00 PM - Polenta in the Square with the Walnut Brotherhood of Bleggio
12:00 PM - Walnut-themed lunch: culinary offerings by the chefs from Pro Loco Cavrasto, Pro Loco Quadra, the Bleggio Alpini Group, and Bleggio Rural Women
2:00 PM - "Walnut Trail" guided walk with Ecomuseum Judicaria (info +39 379 2310599)
2:00 PM - Cavrasto Theater: Exhibition of native seeds from Giudicarie, Judicariesi Herbarium display, and artwork by Giudicarie artists
3:30 PM - "Taste Lab" featuring mountain agriculture products from Slow Food Presidia in the Trentino valleys
6:00 PM - Concert at Cavrasto Church by the Castel Campo and Alpino Medunese choirs
6:00 PM - Closing of the “Local Market” with agricultural producers and artisans from Giudicarie Esteriori
The day will be accompanied by accordion music and interludes by the Castel Campo Choir.
Sunday, November 10
09:00 AM - "Walnut Trail" guided walk with MAB Unesco Alpi Ledrensi e Judicaria, Ecomuseum Judicaria, and Sarca River Park with Mountain Friends – reservations required on: https://www.mountainfriends.it
10:00 AM - Opening of the “Local Market” featuring agricultural producers and artisans from Giudicarie Esteriori
10:00 AM - Cavrasto Theater: Exhibition of native seeds from Giudicarie, Judicariesi Herbarium display, and artwork by Giudicarie artists
12:00 PM - Walnut-themed lunch: culinary offerings by the chefs from Pro Loco Cavrasto, Pro Loco Quadra, the Bleggio Alpini Group, and Bleggio Rural Women
3:30 PM - Puppet Theater
3:30 PM - Cooking lesson with chef Ernesto Salizzoni
5:00 PM - Award ceremony for the “Dress a Broom” competition
6:00 PM - Walnut Brotherhood lottery draw
7:00 PM - Closing of the “Local Market” with agricultural producers and artisans from Giudicarie Esteriori
The day will feature live music from "The Accordion Twins" and interludes by the Castel Campo Choir.
Throughout the festival, you can vote for the best-decorated broom in the “Dress a Broom” competition and purchase tickets for the Walnut Brotherhood’s lottery.
Festa della Noce is an event of Mese del Gusto, the “festival” of flavors and products of Garda Trentino. A series of delicious events that celebrate passion, tradition, and artisanal excellence.
Experience autumn delight in Garda Trentino and join the Mese del Gusto activities!