Foire de la Châtaigne de Bocognano
Gastronomy, terroir in Bocognano, Corse-du-Sud
About Foire de la Châtaigne de
The Bocognano Chestnut Fair (« A Fiera di a Castagna ») is a gastronomy and local produce event held annually in early December in Bocognano, in the department of Corse-du-Sud. Created in 1983 by the rural association « U Castagnu », it is the oldest and most emblematic themed fair in Corsica : it contributed to structuring the Corsican chestnut industry from the 1980s onwards.
Under a heated marquee of 3,000 m², nearly 150 exhibitors — producers and artisans — showcase chestnut flour and island know-how, attracting between 12,000 and 15,000 visitors. This event contributes to the cultural and tourist dynamism of the municipality of Bocognano and the entire department.
Foire de la Châtaigne de Bocognano in Bocognano
Foire de la Châtaigne de Bocognano is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Bocognano and the Corse-du-Sud department, in Corsica. Since its creation in 1985, this event has established itself as a benchmark for gastronomy and terroir, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
An event rooted in its territory
Located in the heart of Bocognano, Foire de la Châtaigne de Bocognano takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the commune and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Corse-du-Sud department and promotes the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Corsica region.
Program and entertainment
Each edition of Foire de la Châtaigne de Bocognano offers a varied program combining gastronomy, terroir, and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event so rich. The complete program is announced each year on the event's official channels.
A friendly gathering
Foire de la Châtaigne de Bocognano is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an informed amateur or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Bocognano. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.
Foire de la Châtaigne de — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Bocognano Chestnut Fair (« A Fiera di a Castagna ») will be held on December 4, 5 and 6, 2026, in the village square of Bocognano (Corse-du-Sud). This is the 44th edition of Corsica's oldest and most emblematic themed fair, celebrating the Corsican chestnut and the island's traditional know-how.
Bocognano Chestnut Fair — 2026 Edition
The 44th edition of « A Fiera di a Castagna » will take place on December 4, 5 and 6, 2026 in Bocognano, in the department of Corse-du-Sud. Created in 1983 by the rural association « U Castagnu », this fair is the oldest themed fair in Corsica: it structured the Corsican chestnut industry from the 1980s onwards.
Each year, the event brings together nearly 150 exhibitors under a heated marquee of 3,000 m² and attracts between 12,000 and 15,000 visitors. The flagship product remains chestnut flour, alongside cheeses, cured meats, jams, honeys, wines and liqueurs, as well as island crafts (cutlers, potters, cabinetmakers, wooden toys, etc.).
A gastronomic highlight: the tasting of « a pulenta », chestnut flour polenta served with brocciu and figatellu. The fair also offers a regional chestnut flour competition, conferences and symposia, culinary demonstrations, children's entertainment and concerts.
Programme Foire de la Châtaigne de 2026
- Friday (opening day): day dedicated to schoolchildren, educational workshops around the chestnut, official inauguration at the end of the day.
- Saturday: public opening, producers' and artisans' market, on-site catering (pulenta, brocciu, figatellu), culinary demonstrations, conferences and evening concert.
- Sunday: sale of chestnut saplings, entertainment, concert, announcement of the winners of the regional chestnut flour competition and raffle draw.
Detailed program and precise timings communicated by the organizer closer to the event.
Highlights Foire de la Châtaigne de 2026
- Oldest and most emblematic themed fair in Corsica (created in 1983).
- Nearly 150 exhibitors under a heated marquee of 3,000 m².
- Tasting of « a pulenta » (chestnut polenta), brocciu and figatellu.
- Regional chestnut flour competition and sale of chestnut saplings.
- Concerts, children's entertainment, conferences and culinary demonstrations.
Prices Foire de la Châtaigne de 2026
Practical information — Foire de la Châtaigne de
Practical Information
Location
Bocognano (20136), Corse-du-Sud.
Access
Travel to Bocognano by road. Parking available around the event site. Consult official information for access details.
Prices
Price: from €3 to €14.
Contact
For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the town hall of Bocognano.
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Where does it take place — Foire de la Châtaigne de
Place du village de Bocognano
Bocognano, 20136 Bocognano