Sapore & Cultura 2026
Now in its 18th edition, the “Sweets & Culture – Food and Culture of the Territory” event promoted by the Municipality of Zogno brings together a wide range of events dedicated to the flavors and traditions of the Val Brembana for almost two months, with a common thread: the chestnut.
October
- October 4th – Opening of the exhibition in Piazza Martina with a market of local products and caldarroste
- October 9th – Aperitif by the brazier with chestnut tasting and wine, at the Agriturismo Casa Martina
- October 19 – “Boscati per le scuole”, a training day on the chestnut supply chain with students from the Istituto Superiore San Pellegrino Terme
- October 31 – Witch and herb themed botanical walk, with a herbal workshop
- 27 September, 4th & 11th of october – “The Chestnut Route”, guided tours free of charge
November
- November 6 – “Sweets and Laughs”: tasting of local products and evening of jokes at the Antico Borgo
- November 15 – Biligòcc Festival in Castegnone di Poscante, with the awards ceremony of the Valle Brembana Literary Contest in verse
- November 22 – “Magics with chestnuts”, a creative workshop for children at the Valle Museum
- November 29th – CastagnAMO: market, cooking show, caldarroste and vin brulè in Viale Martiri della Libertà, with a final award ceremony for the photo competition
In parallel, From October 4 to November 22, the XVI Photography Contest “Sweets and Culture, food and traditions of the territory”, with awards on November 29 during CastagnAMO.
All the events are free to attend (most of them are limited-capacity, with reservations recommended).
