Piazza in Festa Toscana

Events and festivals in Toscana, on a map.

 Loro Ciuffenna
Food and wine festivals

Castagnata Lorese

Loro Ciuffenna (AR)

 Piazza Matteotti e vie del centro storico

Organised by Pro Loco di Loro Ciuffenna

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The Castagnata Lorese is an autumn festival held in Loro Ciuffenna, in the province of Arezzo, over two days dedicated to traditional flavors. The event is organized by the Pro Loco of Loro Ciuffenna and offers food stalls with chestnut flour, necci, fritters, roasted chestnuts, castagnaccio, and sandwiches, as well as wine and local product tastings, a hobbyist market, and musical entertainment. On Saturday, November 14, there is a trekking walk, the "Il Paiolo d'oro" competition for the best chestnut flour polenta, and free workshops for children. On Sunday, November 15, the "Dolce Castagna" pastry competition takes place.

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Hours: 09:30 - 20:00 Saturday, November 14: 9:30 AM trekking departure from Piazza Matteotti; food stalls from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM; 3:00 PM Il Paiolo d'oro competition; children's workshops from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Venturino Venturi Museum. Sunday, November 15: food stalls from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM; wine and local product tasting route from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM; hobbyist market from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM; 4:00 PM Dolce Castagna pastry competition. Free admission.