Canepina Chestnut Festival Program: Shows and Events Calendar

Events, tastings, and parades: What to do in Canepina during Chestnut Days

Check out the official calendar of events, parades, and shows for the Canepina Chestnut Festival. You can enlarge or download the posters below to check the dates and times of all the events in October and early November.
2026 events calendar being updated
44th edition

2026 Program

Discover all the events of the Canepina Chestnut Days: wineries, traditional flavors, music, shows, folklore, guided tours, the Palio, and many other events to experience Canepina during the event.

📅 October 2, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, and November 1, 2026
02 October
Friday

October 2nd

20:30
"Viterbo with Love" Solidarity Dinner“
Organized by the Santa Corona 2026-2027 Committee at the Santa Corona winery and presented to the press, the 44th edition of the "Chestnut Days" in Canepina.
10 October
Saturday

October 10th

10:00
“Farmer for a day”
Free walk and chestnut picking with Donkeys in Freedom.
13:00
Opening of the characteristic cellars with tasting of the typical dishes from Canepina .
15:30
Parade of the “WARRIORS OF MINERVA” with a final show in Piazza Garibaldi.
17:30
Parade of the “WARRIORS OF MINERVA” with a final show in Piazza Garibaldi.
20:00
Opening of the characteristic cellars with tasting of the typical dishes from Canepina .
22:30
Via XX Settembre
CLYTO BAND

Fallen and Missing Square
RIACE DRUNKENS
11 October
Sunday

October 11th

10:00
Garibaldi Square
Pro Loco stand opens, selling typical local products.
10:30
Guided tours of the historic center of Canepina.
The groups will form at the Pro Loco stand.
12:00
Blessing of the Palio made by Peter Minella in Piazza Garibaldi.

Parade of the “Flag-Wavers and Musicians of the City of Orvieto” accompanied by the historical procession of the city of Bassano Romano, with a show in Piazza Garibaldi.
13:00
Opening of the characteristic cellars with tasting of the typical dishes from Canepina .
15:00
Inauguration of the 44th edition of the "Chestnut Days" in Canepina.

Inauguration of the XXII edition of the “Road of Flavors”, food and wine trail in Via Porta Piagge, dedicated to the promotion and tasting of Tuscia specialities, with the presence of “Flag-Wavers and Musicians of the City of Orvieto” which will parade through the streets of the town, concluding in Piazza Garibaldi.
16:00
Show of the “Flag-Wavers and Musicians of the City of Orvieto” accompanied by the historical procession of the city of Bassano Romano in Piazza Garibaldi.
17:00
Garibaldi Square
Musical show with SIMONA QUARANTA .

🌰 Free distribution of roasted chestnuts .
20:00
Opening of the characteristic cellars with tasting of the typical dishes from Canepina .
16 October
Friday

October 16th

16:00
Hall IV State
Book presentation “Our Children in the Digital Age” with Fernando Muraca.
17 October
Saturday

October 17th

13:00
Opening of the characteristic cellars with tasting of the typical dishes from Canepina .
15:30
Traveling show through the streets of the town “AKUNA MATATA” .
16:00
Cloister of the Museum of Popular Traditions
Inauguration of the mycological exhibition organized by the Viterbo Ecological Mycological Association.
18:00
Traveling show through the streets of the town “AKUNA MATATA” .
20:00
Opening of the characteristic cellars with tasting of the typical dishes from Canepina .
22:30
Garibaldi Square
VINCENZO BENCINI in concert.
24:00
DJ set with DJ Matteo Petretti .

There will be one present Pro Loco stand .
18 October
Sunday

October 18th

10:00
Garibaldi Square
Pro Loco stand opens, selling typical local products.
10:00
Cloister of the Museum of Popular Traditions
Mycological exhibition organized by the Viterbo Ecological Mycological Association.
10:30
Guided tours of the historic center of Canepina.
The groups will form at the Pro Loco stand.
13:00
Opening of the characteristic cellars with tasting of the typical dishes from Canepina .
15:30
Via Roma
Equestrian gathering “34th Donkey Race” .

Folkloric walk in reenactment of the transport of chestnuts accompanied by the “Bersaglieri Band on Retirement from the City of Viterbo” .

Cantina holder of the Palio year 2025: “THE ZZAPORI OF GRANDMOTHER HOPE” .
16:30
Parade through the streets of the town and final concert in Piazza Garibaldi “Bersaglieri Band on Retirement from the City of Viterbo” .
17:00
Garibaldi Square
Musical show “GIANFRANCO FOSCOLI ORCHESTRA SHOW” .

🌰 Free distribution of roasted chestnuts .
20:00
Opening of the characteristic cellars with tasting of the typical dishes from Canepina .
24 October
Saturday

October 24th

13:00
Opening of the characteristic cellars with tasting of the typical dishes from Canepina .
15:30
Parade of the “MOTO FOLK” with a final show in Piazza Garibaldi.
18:30
Parade of the “MOTO FOLK” with a final show in Piazza Garibaldi.
20:00
Opening of the characteristic cellars with tasting of the typical dishes from Canepina .
22:30
Via XX Settembre
SOUTHWAY

Fallen and Missing Square
BAND CONTRAST
25 October
Sunday

October 25th

10:00
Garibaldi Square
Pro Loco stand opens, selling typical products.
10:30
Guided tours of the historic center of Canepina.
The groups will form at the Pro Loco stand.
13:00
Opening of the characteristic cellars with tasting of the typical dishes from Canepina .
15:00
Gathering “BAND LA RUSTICA” in Via Viterbo and parade through the streets of the town.
15:30
PALIO OF THE BARRELS
Folkloric race among the cellars of Canepina, starting from Via Roma accompanied by the “BAND LA RUSTICA” .
16:00
Show of the “BAND LA RUSTICA” in Piazza Garibaldi.
17:00
Garibaldi Square
Musical entertainment with “TWINS BAND” .

🌰 Free distribution of roasted chestnuts .
20:00
Opening of the characteristic cellars with tasting of the typical dishes from Canepina .
31 October
Saturday

October 31st

10:00
“Farmer for a day”
Free walk and chestnut picking with the Asini in Libertà donkeys.
16:00
Show of the “BAND THE FASTEST” in Piazza Garibaldi.
18:30
Charity concert of the group “THERE WAS A FAMOUS BAND” .
20:30
🎃 Halloween Night
A charity dinner will be held at all the wineries.
22:30
Via XX Settembre
“Second Pole”

Fallen and Missing Square
“4X4 Band”
01 November
Sunday

November 1st

10:00
Garibaldi Square
Pro Loco stand opens, selling local produce and food to go.
10:00
Vintage car rally .
13:00
Opening of the characteristic cellars with tasting of the typical dishes from Canepina .
15:00
Group parade “Flag-Wavers and Musicians of Santa Rosa of Viterbo” and show in Piazza Garibaldi.
16:30
Garibaldi Square
Musical entertainment with “WONDER ORCHESTRA” .

🌰 Free distribution of roasted chestnuts .
20:00
Opening of the characteristic cellars with tasting of the typical dishes from Canepina .

Useful information

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Museum of Popular Traditions The Museum of Popular Traditions will be open throughout the Chestnut Days.

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Cantine and typical dishes During the event, it will be possible to taste typical Canepina dishes at the characteristic cellars located throughout the town's streets.

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Big Market Fair For the three Sundays of the festival there will be a large market fair and the characteristic “Knowledge and Flavours” road.

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Information Information at the Pro Loco stand in Piazza Garibaldi.

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Free shuttle bus A free shuttle bus service will be provided from the industrial area Cornacchiola location at the beginning of the country from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm .

Discover the Canepina Chestnut Festival program: tradition, flavor, and folklore.

The Official Program of the Canepina Chestnut Days

The Canepina Chestnut Days awaits you in October with a calendar full of events, shows, parades and tastings. An entire month dedicated to Chestnut Festival, where every day offers new emotions among the alleys, scents and ancient traditions that live on in the heart of Tuscia.

Historical reenactments and folklore

The Chestnut Festival program opens with evocative historical parades: ladies, knights, flag-wavers, and musicians enliven the squares, transporting Canepina back to its medieval splendor. Historical parades, the Donkey Race, the Barrel Race, and performances in Piazza Garibaldi create an atmosphere that enchants visitors of all ages.

Tastings in the cellars

Throughout the festival period, the characteristic cellars dug into the tuff open their doors to visitors to offer the famous Canepinesi Maccaroni (Canepinese Hay), Ceciliani, local wine, and traditional desserts. This is the beating heart of the event: a journey through authentic flavors, human warmth, and conviviality that only Canepina can offer.

Music, shows and concerts

The Canepina Chestnut Days program includes musical evenings, live concerts, and entertainment for all ages. From folk orchestras to modern bands, every weekend is a celebration of sound and color, with free events in the town squares and distribution of the inevitable roasted chestnuts.

Alongside the culinary offerings, the program also offers excursions, mushroom exhibitions, and equestrian gatherings, allowing visitors to rediscover the beauty of the area and its rich biodiversity. There are also moments dedicated to solidarity and rural traditions, which make this festival a true cultural heritage.

The Chestnut Festival program is designed for everyone: families, groups of friends, tourists, and foodies. It's a unique opportunity to discover a village that, amidst lights, music, and the scent of chestnuts, still tells its story with pride and passion.