Edition 2024
Finished
Free
Gastronomy
Local Produce
Family
Chestnut and Cèpe Festival
Villefranche-du-Périgord — Dordogne (24)
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19 Oct 2024
— 20 Oct 2024
Edition
2024
2024
Edition 2024 — Finished
Edition 2024 — Chestnut & Cèpe
The Chestnut and Cèpe Festival 2024 was held on October 19 and 20 in Villefranche-du-Périgord. Chestnut and regional products market, stone spitting contest, chestnut rally, folk entertainment, and ceremonies of the Confrérie de la Châtaigne.
2024 Edition
On October 19 and 20, 2024, Villefranche-du-Périgord hosted its traditional Chestnut and Cèpe Festival. The chestnut market, craft demonstrations (basket weaving, woodturning), fresh apple juice pressing, and the famous stone spitting contest enlivened the town. The Croquants d'Escornabou provided the folk entertainment, while the Confrérie de la Châtaigne held its solemn ceremonies.
Highlights
- Chestnut and regional products market
- Stone spitting contest (Guinness World Records)
- Chestnut rally and gathering contest
- Folk entertainment by the Croquants d'Escornabou
- Ceremonies of the Confrérie de la Châtaigne
- Free visit to the Maison de la Châtaigne
Prices
Free admission.
Published by Valentin Contard, festival listings writer. Reviewed, corrected and approved by Christophe Contard, editor-in-chief. .