October marks a fascinating season in Tuscany, when cooler temperatures and autumn colours make the region a fascinating place to visit. It is the ideal time to sample local delicacies, such as truffles and chestnuts, at the many gastronomic festivals.
If you are interested in pop culture and entertainment, don't miss Lucca Comics & Games, an internationally renowned event that takes place in Lucca at the end of October.
The Sagra della Castagna is a traditional Tuscan festival dedicated to the celebration of the chestnut, a typical autumn fruit of the region. During this festival, you can enjoy a variety of chestnut dishes, including roasted chestnuts, candied chestnuts and chestnut cakes.
Chestnut and Porcino Festival - Lucignano (Arezzo) - Friday 13 to Sunday 15 October 2024
Chestnut and marroni DOP Festival- Caprese Michelangelo (Arezzo) - 14-15 and 21-22 October 2024
Festival of chestnuts and fruits of the undergrowth - Palazzuolo sul Senio (Florence) - From 8, 15, 22, 29 October 2024
Chestnut Festival - San Piero a Sieve (Florence) - On the three Sundays of 8, 15, 22 October 2024
Feast of chestnuts - Vicchio (Florence) - Sunday 15, Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 October 2024
Chestnut Festival - Lucolena (Greve in Chianti, Florence) - From Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 October 2024
60th year of the Marradi marron buono market exhibition - Marradi ( Florence) - From Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 October 2024
Chestnut festival - Careggine (Lucca) - Sunday 15 October 2024
Chestnut festival - Azzano (Seravezza, Lucca) - Sunday 15 and Sunday 22 October 2024
Great Chestnut Festival - Bolognana (Gallicano, Lucca) - Sunday 15 October 2024
Chestnut Festival - San Leonardo in Treponzio (Lucca) - Sunday 15 October 2024
Chestnut Festival- Trassilico, Gallicano (Lucca) - Sunday 15 October 2024
Castagnata - Fortress of Mont'Alfonso, Castelnuovo di Garfagnana (Lucca) - Sunday 22 October 2024
