Campania Festivals October 2026: Chestnuts, Mushrooms, and Local Products: All the Events

Campania's festival calendar for October 2026 is particularly rich and encompasses several provinces. Among the most anticipated events are the Cusano Mutri Mushroom Festival, the Roccamonfina chestnut and porcini mushroom festival, the Serino Chestnut Festival, and the Avella Chestnut and Hazelnut Festival.

Dates are subject to change, so it's a good idea to check any updates published by the organizers or local authorities before traveling.

Campania Festivals October 2026: Events to Mark

Numerous food and wine events are planned for the month. Here are some of the events already on the 2026 calendar.

Cusano Mutri's Mushroom Festival runs until October 18th.

In Cusano Mutri, in the province of Benevento, autumn begins with one of the most popular events in the Samnite region: the Mushroom Festival, now in its 46th year.

The event is scheduled for September 25th to October 18th, 2026, thus encompassing much of October. Porcini mushrooms are the star of the food stands, along with other local specialties.

The Matese village thus becomes a journey through gastronomy, typical products, crafts, and local traditions. Additional events, visits, and excursions are also planned.

Roccamonfina, PGI chestnuts and porcini mushrooms

Among the festivals in Campania in October 2026, there is also one of the most important events in the province of Caserta.

The Maxi IGP Chestnut and Porcini Mushroom Festival returns to Roccamonfina, scheduled for October 3rd to November 1st, 2026. During the month of October, the event will take place every weekend, from Saturday to Sunday.

The heart of the event is Piazza Nicola Amore, where food stands and spaces selling local products are set up. PGI chestnuts and porcini mushrooms are the stars, along with hazelnuts, apples, walnuts, and other local produce.

Salza Irpina, the Chestnut Festival

The October calendar also takes us to Irpinia, where chestnuts are one of the season's main protagonists.

In Salza Irpina, in the province of Avellino, the Chestnut Festival is scheduled for October 2-4, 2026. This event opens a long season of festivals dedicated to forest products and autumn specialties that characterize many Irpinia municipalities.

Campoli del Monte Taburno, where the bean is the star

It's not just chestnuts and mushrooms. The Bean Festival will take place on October 3rd and 4th in Campoli del Monte Taburno, in the province of Benevento.

An event dedicated to one of the products of the Samnite peasant tradition, included in the rich autumn calendar of Campania festivals.

Colliano, the Truffle Market Exhibition

Truffles, on the other hand, find their way to Colliano, in the province of Salerno.

The National Truffle and Local Products Exhibition and Market is scheduled for October 8-11, 2026. This event offers an opportunity to learn about and taste some of the region's signature products, during a period particularly associated with the flavors of autumn.

Serino, the IGP Chestnut Festival

Among the most interesting events for those looking for chestnut festivals is the one in Serino, in the province of Avellino.

The 49th Serino PGI Chestnut Festival is scheduled for October 9-11, 2026, in the hamlet of Rivottoli. The event is organized by the Municipality and the Serino Pro Loco (tourist association) and is dedicated to one of Irpinia's most iconic products.

Summonte, two days dedicated to chestnuts

On October 10th and 11th, Summonte, also in the province of Avellino, will host its traditional Chestnut Festival.

The village of Partenio is preparing to celebrate this autumnal product with food stands and traditional local specialties.

San Potito Ultra, wild boar and chestnut

Also on October 10th, the Wild Boar and Chestnut Festival kicks off in San Potito Ultra, scheduled to run until October 12th.

This event brings together two ingredients closely linked to Irpinia's autumn cuisine and is part of one of the region's busiest weekends of gastronomic events.

Avella, the Chestnut and Hazelnut Festival

The Avellana Chestnut and Hazelnut Festival will take place from October 16 to 25, 2026, in Avella, in the province of Avellino.

The event will take place over two weekends, from October 16th to 18th and from October 23rd to 25th, with the aim of promoting the area's typical products, along with local crafts and traditions.

It's a must-see event for anyone looking to spend an autumn day exploring the villages of Irpinia and sampling local produce.

Cassano Irpino, the Chestnut Festival

On the same weekend, from October 16th to 18th, another chestnut festival is planned in Cassano Irpino.

The small town in the Avellino area thus enters the calendar of the numerous autumn festivals that characterize Irpinia during the month of October.

Bagnoli Irpino, the Nero di Bagnoli

Towards the end of the month, another event dedicated to another Irpinia excellence arrives.

In Bagnoli Irpino, the Nero di Bagnoli event, an event dedicated to black truffles and typical local products, will take place from October 23rd to November 1st.

The 2026 program includes events spread across October 23, 24, and 25, and the following weekend, from October 30 to November 1. Black truffles take center stage, along with chestnuts and mushrooms, in a celebration of the flavors of autumn in Irpinia.

Cervinara, the Partenio Chestnut Festival

From October 24th to 26th, Cervinara hosts the Partenio Chestnut Festival, another event dedicated to one of the symbolic products of Campania's autumn.

The event is part of a particularly busy calendar that, especially in the province of Avellino, includes numerous events between mid and late October.

Campania's festival calendar for October 2026

Here is an overview of the events in the calendars consulted:

The overall calendar includes over 30 events, including festivals, celebrations, and food events, held throughout the region during the month of October, with a strong presence of events dedicated to chestnuts, mushrooms, hazelnuts, and other typical autumn products.

Chestnuts, mushrooms, and truffles: the flavors of autumn in Campania

The underlying theme of the Campania festivals in October 2026 is, above all, seasonality.

Chestnuts dominate the Irpinia calendar, appearing in towns like Serino, Summonte, Avella, Cassano Irpino, Cervinara, and other municipalities. Alongside chestnuts, porcini mushrooms also feature prominently, taking center stage at the Cusano Mutri Festival and the Roccamonfina event.

There's also no shortage of truffles, celebrated in Colliano and Bagnoli Irpino, wine and grapes, as well as products such as beans, apples, hazelnuts and oil.

It's precisely this variety that makes October one of the most interesting times to explore Campania's small villages: the festivals become an opportunity to combine gastronomy, local traditions, and tourism in the hinterland.

Where to go for festivals in Campania in October 2026

Looking at the calendar, Irpinia is one of the areas most interested in autumn events, especially for the numerous festivals dedicated to chestnuts.

The Sannio region also offers a variety of events, with Cusano Mutri and Campoli del Monte Taburno among the towns to mark on your calendar. In the Caserta area, Roccamonfina stands out, while in the Salerno area, several towns celebrate traditional products and autumnal flavors.

For those planning a day trip, it might be worth combining the festival with a visit to the village and surrounding area, turning a simple tasting into a day exploring Campania.

The festival calendar is subject to change, especially regarding programs, opening hours, and individual days. The dates listed in this article are based on the calendars available and updated at the time of publication.

For some events, sources report dates yet to be confirmed. It's therefore advisable to check the municipal website, the Pro Loco, or the event's official channels before departure.

The Campania regional calendar also represents an institutional reference for the festivals and popular celebrations communicated by local authorities.

Practical details on festivals in Campania

Here's some useful information for those wishing to participate in Campania's October festivals.

• Check Dates: Always check event dates and times, as they may be subject to change.
• Accessibility: Find out about access and parking options in the various municipalities.
• Typical products: Taste typical local products, such as chestnuts, mushrooms and truffles.
• Side activities: Participate in visits and excursions organized during festivals.
• Family-Friendly Events: Many festivals offer activities for children and families, making the experience suitable for everyone.