Autumn festivals and fairs in November 2026 in the province of Potenza
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Eight festivals and fairs between 7 and 30 November 2026 in the towns of the Potentino area, plus the closing of Autunno a Calvello: chestnuts, strazzata and barbecue evenings, with dates, times and places.
Eight food and wine events in the province of Potenza between 7 and 30 November 2026, plus the last weeks of Autunno a Calvello. Almost all revolve around chestnuts and woodland products. The exceptions are the strazzata of Avigliano and the barbecue evenings of Fardella.
The first weekend of November
On Saturday 7 November Castronuovo di Sant'Andrea hosts the first edition of the Sagra delle Caldarroste. The roast chestnuts are prepared on the spot and accompanied by wine and other local specialities, with music and entertainment for the evening. Admission is free, organised by the Pro Loco di Castronuovo di Sant'Andrea.
Also on 7 November, in Montemurro, the Festa d'Autunno takes place in Via Sorgia, in the spaces under the arcades: the food stands open at 19:00, music starts at 21:00. It is organised by the Pro Loco di Montemurro.
In Fardella Fardella Sapori d'Autunno takes place every Saturday of the month, on 7, 14, 21 and 28 November, on Corso Vittorio Emanuele starting at 19:00. The menu changes from week to week: on 7 sheep arrosticini grilled, on 14 bruschetta with podolico cheese impiccato, on 21 bruschetta with new extra virgin olive oil, on 28 grilled meat. Roast chestnuts, wine and music accompany the evenings, organised by the A.P.S. Pro Loco di Fardella.
On the weekend of 7 and 8 November, in Castel Lagopesole, in the territory of Avigliano, the 27th Sagra della Strazzata returns, linked to the Festival dei Grani Antichi. The strazzata is offered in six different flavours, along with other typical products, among the streets and squares of the village, with the castle in the background. The festival is spread over the two days.
On Sunday 8 November in Latronico the Festa della Castagna takes place in the inner courtyard of the Terme Lucane, from 11:00 until evening. Food stands are set up with chestnuts as the star and stalls of local crafts; for children there are bouncy castles, music accompanies the afternoon. Those who want to continue the day can book an excursion in the surroundings on site.
Until 8 November: Autunno a Calvello
Autunno a Calvello 2026 continues in the Castagneto Comunale di Calvello until the first weekend of November, with opening at weekends from 8:00 to 19:00. Last appointment on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8. In the chestnut grove there are stalls of roast chestnuts, honey, mushrooms and traditional dishes. The programme includes guided tours of the castle (€15, free under 3, booking required), ceramics workshops and tours of the historic centre and the convent. Admission to the chestnut grove includes free chestnut picking. Organised by the Pro Loco di Calvello, the full programme is on prolococalvello.it.
Mid and late month
On Sunday 15 November the Festa d'Autunno takes place at the Parco Avventura di Balvano, in via Sandro Pertini. In the Bosco Urbano, next to the Gole del Platano, chestnuts, popcorn, cotton candy and pralined peanuts are distributed. Those who want to try the tree courses can also go on the park's Nepalese Bridge.
The month closes with the XVIII Festa della Castagna e dell'Emigrante in Atella, on Sunday 29 and Monday 30 November. The event, promoted by the Pro Loco APS with the patronage and contribution of the Comune di Atella, is dedicated to chestnuts and to the memory of emigrants linked to the town. In the town centre stalls and meeting moments open to residents and visitors are set up.
Dates and times may vary: before leaving it is advisable to check the event page on the website, where the organisers publish updates.