Sagra de Castagne, Rendinara
Abruzzo's chestnut festivals are a wonderful way to explore off-the-beaten-track villages like Redinindara in the province of Aquila.
Sagre, feste, markets and cultural happenings across Chieti, Pescara, Teramo and L’Aquila, gathered in one place.
Abruzzo's chestnut festivals are a wonderful way to explore off-the-beaten-track villages like Redinindara in the province of Aquila.
"The Notte Nera, "Black Night" is back in Castel di Ieri hosted in its historic centre. A party for all tastes and all ages, from 14.00 to midnight. There will be the opportunity to trek and visit places rich in local history and culture, enjoy some wonderful local dishes on your return as well as some music at the evening concert!
On the scariest night of the year, put on your scariest disguise and come and visit the Roccascalegna castle at night!
La Notte Delle Lumère n.5, in Santo Stefano di Sessanio, is an evening event that weaves you through the medieval streets, accompanied by donkeys, music, and tales that step back in time to hear and experience how the traditional ‘New Year’, the Capetièmpe, was celebrated by the farming community in its celebrations between 31st October and San Martino day.
A magical choice of local autumn dishes to try, wineries to sample Vino Novello (New Wine), a small town to explore that dates back to Neolithic times and incredible music to suit all tastes is offered this weekend in Catignano!
The ABAP Superintendency in the provinces of L'Aquila and Teramo are hosting two archaeology events on Saturday 5 November! In the morning you are invited to discover the monumental remains of Forcona, Civita di Bagno that date back to the second-century bc, between 9.30 to 13.30. No registration is required and entrance is free.
The ABAP Superintendency in the provinces of L'Aquila and Teramo offers you the chance to visit its archaeology events on Saturday 5th November.
In the afternoon you are invited to tour San Rustico, Basciano from 15.30 which is located in a flat area that originated at the confluence of the Mavone river with the Vomano river.
Who doesn't love the opportunity to sit back and enjoy roast chestnuts with mulled wine in a beautiful town! Celenza Sul Trigno's autumn festival is back and comes recommended.
Festa del Ringraziamento (Thanksgiving) returns to Introdacqua. It celebrates the ancient custom that saw farmers and artisans celebrating the success and the blessing of their harvests over the past year. Since 2006, the organisers of this event, Futura Association have converted this tradition into wonderful tastings of zero-kilometre products from local producers and artisans
Arielli's Vino Novello and chestnut sagra is an opportunity to try sparkly, fruity and fresh new wines from local wineries paired with local dishes and chestnuts to toast Autumn
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