Chestnuts are ripening on trees all over Bagni di Lucca. I went up to the lovely chestnut forest just outside Montefegatesi hoping to see some autumn colour. The trees are still green, but the beginnings of change can be seen. Best of all some of the trees are laden with chestnuts.
Autumn is the time for chestnut festivals. I have attended several of these over the years and I find them great fun.
Here are a few coming up soon in Garfagnana.
Cascio has a wonderful chestnut festival. I have been twice. This year it will be held on Sunday 7th October. This one attracts a big audience. Be early if you want to find a place in the car park. Festivities usually begin at about 11.00am.
Castiglione di Garfagnana is a gorgeous hilltop town. The chestnut festival is set for 14th October.
Trassilico will also hold its festival on 14th October. I have been to this one too and enjoyed it immensely.
Lucchio will have its chestnut festival on 21st October. I went last year and had delicious necci.
Castelnuovo’s will be held over 2 days, Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th October.
Lupinaia has a wonderful chestnut festival. I attended several years ago. This year it will be held on Sunday 11th November.
I will be back in a few weeks to see the Montefegatesi trees in their autumn colours.
Bella Bagni di Lucca 
You forgot lucchio castagnata is for 21st October
Thank you for telling me. I have now included it.
You forgot Lucchio where the “castagnata” will be n sunday 21st October
Thank you for telling me. The Garfagnana office sends me a list of events, but Bagni di Lucca does not. Sometimes it is difficult to find out what is happening.
I went to the Lucchio festival last year and it was great. I will include it.
Great festivals to be enjoyed by all!
I love the local festivals.
Beautiful photos of the chestnut trees. Oh how I wish were there.