The streets of Drena come alive for the 55th edition with a widespread festival dedicated to the town’s symbolic fruit: walks in the chestnut groves, cooking workshops, show cooking, music and many opportunities to taste it.
Sweeter than the chestnut and characterised by a firm texture, the Marone di Drena is grown using natural methods and harvested by hand according to tradition.
A product that reflects the deep connection between the community and the centuries-old chestnut groves surrounding the village.
Discover the Maroni in festa events and book your spot:
Maroni in Festa is an event of Mese del Gusto, the “festival” of flavors and products of Garda Trentino.
A series of delicious events that celebrate passion, tradition, and artisanal excellence.
Experience autumn delight in Garda Trentino and join the Mese del Gusto activities!
Eating local is good for you and for the place you're visiting.
The events of Mese del Gusto celebrate seasonality and short supply chains, the key ingredients of a more mindful approach to food.
They are also Eventi Attenti (“mindful events”): events that take practical steps to reduce energy use and waste, encourage recycling, and promote more sustainable ways of getting around.
Join in, taste, explore: every event is an invitation to choose with flavour and with greater awareness. It doesn't take much to make a difference!
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Maroni in festa brings autumn flavours to squares and villages.
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17 OCTOBER
DELIGHTS AT THE CASTLE: AUTUMN FLAVOURS
Five time slots from 19:00 to 21:00
The Marrone di Drena takes centre stage in a food and wine experience through the rooms of Drena Castle: four signature dishes paired with local wines, followed by petits fours and grappa in the Lizza. Lorena Bombardelli accompanies guests along the different stages of the experience, brought to life by costumed performers.
24 OCTOBER
Events
Experiences
CAMMINO DEI RICCI
10:00 | 11:00 | 14:00 | 15:00
A guided walk along the Cammino dei Ricci, including a Marrone chestnut picking experience at Tenuta I Maroneri.
FROM THE OLIVE MILL TO THE GLASS
12:00 and 15:00
A workshop to learn how to recognise quality olive oil, led by Nicola Turrina.
COOKING WITH MARRONE CHESTNUTS
11:00 | 14:00
Cooking workshop by Ristorante La Casina and Cantina Salim.
THE CHESTNUT TREE
15:00
Flower therapy workshop to discover the properties and benefits of chestnut flower essence, led by Dr Maria Silvia Stefanoni.
TRADITION AND MODERNITY: FROM GRAPPA TO TRENTINO GIN
13:00 | 16:00
A workshop dedicated to distillation by Distilleria Francesco Poli.
25 OCTOBER
Events
Experiences
CAMMINO DEI RICCI
09:00 | 10:00 | 14:00 | 15:00
A guided walk along the Cammino dei Ricci, including a Marrone chestnut picking experience at Tenuta I Maroneri.
FROM THE OLIVE MILL TO THE GLASS
12:00 and 15:00
A workshop to learn how to recognise quality olive oil, led by Nicola Turrina.
COOKING WITH MARRONE CHESTNUTS
11:00 | 14:00
Cooking workshop by Ristorante La Casina and Cantina Salim.
THE CHESTNUT TREE
15:00
Flower therapy workshop to discover the properties and benefits of chestnut flower essence, led by Dr Maria Silvia Stefanoni.
TRADITION AND MODERNITY: FROM GRAPPA TO TRENTINO GIN
13:00 | 16:00
A workshop dedicated to distillation by Distilleria Francesco Poli.
This is an event of Mese del Gusto, the “festival” of flavors and products of Garda Trentino.
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