Life in Abruzzo
Abruzzo Diary Dates

Sagre, feste, markets and cultural happenings across Chieti, Pescara, Teramo and L’Aquila, gathered in one place.

  • Le Casette degli Angeli

    Schiavi di Abruzzo Piazza Castello, Schiavi di Abruzzo, Chieti, Italy

    Schiavi di Abruzzo (Chieti) is hosting its traditional, “Le casette degli Angeli” (The houses of the Angels).  Children are encouraged to build with their Mothers a miniature house using recycled materials that can house a small votive lamp dedicated to a recently deceased loved one. 

  • Perano Borgo diVino

    Perano Centro Storico, Perano, Chieti, Italy

    Join Perano's street food and wine tour with plenty of opportunities to try typical local products, new wine and enjoy the gala of the greatest wines of Abruzzo!

  • Tagliacozzo – Cantine nella Roccia

    Tagliacozzo Piazza duca degli Abruzzi, Tagliacozzo, Abruzzo, Italy

    Not just roast chestnuts at Tagliacozzo's Cantine nella Roccia autumn-themed open cellar sagra. There are plenty of local autumn dishes to try and take delight in and plenty of music and crafts too!

  • Canistro Superiore – Sapori d’Autunno (Tastes of Autumn)

    Canistro Superiore Largo Bellavista, Canistro Superiore, AQ, Italy

    The Autumn Flavors Festival, celebrating the chestnut and other regional products of Roveto Valley, returns to the historic village of Canistro Superiore (AQ) on 11-12th October 2025. This vibrant event is organised by the "Donne 2000" Association and has become a cherished tradition.

  • Festa della Castagna a Senarica Lu’Nzit di Crognaleto

    Senarica Via della Fonte, 74, Senarica di Crognaleto, Teramo, Italy

    Senarica is famous for its Lu’Nzit chestnuts and celebrates them with a large weekend festa each year!

  • The Old Streets of Civitella Roveto (Le Antiche Rue a Civitella Roveto)

    Civitella Roveto Piazza San Giovanni Battista, Civitella Roveto, AQ, Italy

    The aim of this eno-gastronomic event is to introduce visitors to the chestnut “Roscetta”, a typical variety of the Valle Roveto and, at the same time, re-evaluate and give new life to the small town of Civitella Roveto. 

    Free
  • Festa della Castagna – Tufo di Carsoli

    Tufo di Carsoli Piazza Madonna dei Bisognosi, Tufo di Carsoli, AQ, Italy

    Listed as one of the top 10 chestnut festivals in Italy is held in  Abruzzo in the mural town of Tufo di Carsoli the 18-19th October 2025

  • Sagra della Castagna Roscetta, Canistro, Santa Croce

    Sagra della Castagna Roscetta Via Santa Croce, 8, Canistro, Aquila, Italy

    Who can resist the alluring smell of roasted chestnuts, especially when combined with fabulous local dishes and the discovery of an Italian village like Canistro Sante Croce (AQ)?

  • L’aneme de le Morte

    Serramonacesca Via Guglielmo Marconi 2, Serramonacesca, Pescara, Italy

    Serramoncesca,  PE, L’Aneme de Le Morte begin their Celebrations on the 31st of October and run through to the 1st of November. the eve of ‘Il Giorno dei Morti’,  (Day of the Dead). 

We will do our best to keep this calendar up to date, however in the case of last-minute cancellations due to adverse weather conditions, Covid outbreaks and so forth this may not always be possible.  In these cases, you should contact the event organiser for a refund as we are not responsible for the events on the calendar, only compiling them into an easy list.  As soon as we have news from an organiser when any event will be rescheduled we will update the calendar accordingly.

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