Maroni in Festa

The streets of Drena are colourfully decorated to celebrate this typical autumn fruit: the Drena chestnut. Two days of music, workshops, and showcooking, plus walks and above all, great food prepared, of course, using chestnuts.

Program

Saturday, October 19th

• 2:00 PM - Cammino dei Ricci with chestnut picking experience guided by an expert (by reservation - cost €10.00, includes 1kg of Drena chestnuts)
• 2:00 PM - Opening of kitchens, bar, and kids' area
• 3:00 PM - Banda Larga & Friends performing
• 3:00 PM - Workshops for children
• 4:00 PM - Cammino dei Ricci with chestnut picking experience guided by an expert (by reservation - cost €10.00, includes 1kg of Drena chestnuts)
• 5:00 PM - Souvlaki performing - Band from Progetto Sonà - Grow up with music
• 7:00 PM - Lukas Insam Blues Company performing
• 9:00 PM - Articolo Trentino performing
• 11:00 PM - DJ set with Gabriel DJ

Sunday, October 20th

• 9:00 AM - Cammino dei Ricci with chestnut picking experience guided by an expert (by reservation - cost €10.00, includes 1kg of Drena chestnuts)
• 10:00 AM - Cammino dei Ricci with chestnut picking experience guided by an expert (by reservation - cost €10.00, includes 1kg of Drena chestnuts)
• 10:30 AM - “Cheese Passion” workshop curated by Azienda Agricola La Quadra, Azienda Agricola Gino Pedrotti, and Apicoltura Bolognani
• 11:00 AM - Opening of kitchens and kids' area - Banda Sociale di Dro e Ceniga performing - Opening of the market and traditional crafts
• 11:00 AM - DJ performing at Azienda Agricola La Quadra
• 12:00 PM - The Mesh-aP and Trentino Folk performing - roaming throughout the event area
• 12:30 PM - Bandina di Cavedine performing
• 1:30 PM - Croissant Quartet performing - roaming throughout the event area
• 2:00 PM - Circus performance by Nani Rossi
• 3:00 PM - Cammino dei Ricci with chestnut picking experience guided by an expert (by reservation - cost €10.00, includes 1kg of Drena chestnuts)
• 3:00 PM - Children’s workshops
• 3:00 PM - “Let's Knead the Chestnut” workshop curated by Ristorante La Casina and Cantina Salim
• 3:00 PM - Vogo Beat performing - roaming throughout the event area
• 5:00 PM - Authorities' speeches and contest awards
• 5:30 PM - Cima Verde Choir

Chestnut Festival 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!