Campania is a region deeply rooted in its gastronomic tradition, offering visitors a unique experience through its food and wine festivals and events. From September to December 2025, numerous events celebrate the region's typical local products, culture, and culinary traditions. Participating in these events means immersing yourself in a sensory journey that combines history, authentic flavors, and conviviality.
September: Chestnuts, Pasta, and Tradition
September marks the beginning of autumn in Campania , bringing with it festivals celebrating the season's typical products. Chestnuts, pasta, and porcini mushrooms are the undisputed protagonists of this eventful month.
- Primitiva Chestnut Festival – Marzano Appio (CE)
From September 21st to 22nd and 28th to 29th, 2025, Marzano Appio will host the 28th edition of the Sagra della Castagna Primitiva (Primitive Chestnut Festival). In Piazza Mercato, visitors can sample chestnut-based dishes, such as soups, desserts, and other delicacies, immersing themselves in the local gastronomic tradition. - Gragnano City of Pasta – Gragnano (NA)
From September 12th to 14th, 2025, Gragnano will celebrate its famous PGI Pasta with an event that combines culture, tradition, and innovation. Show cooking, tastings, and performances will enliven the city streets, offering a unique food and wine experience. - Porcini Mushroom Festival – Castelpagano (BN)
From 19 to 28 September 2025, Castelpagano hosts the 27th edition of the Porcini Mushroom FestivalFood stands offer delicious porcini mushroom dishes, such as risotto and stuffed paccheri, allowing visitors to savor the authentic flavors of the area.
October: Autumn flavors and fine wines
October is the month in Campania when it celebrates the fruits of autumn through festivals that combine gastronomic tradition and conviviality. Chestnuts, hazelnuts, and porcini mushrooms are the undisputed stars of this period.
- Hazelnut Festival – Giffoni Sei Casali (SA)
From September 27 to 29, 2025, Giffoni Sei Casali will host the Hazelnut Festival, an event celebrating the local hazelnut through tastings, workshops, and shows. - Stuffed Rabbit and Potato Focaccia Festival – Casamassima (NA)
On September 20 and 21, 2025, Casamassima will celebrate the Stuffed Rabbit and Potato Focaccia Festival, two traditional dishes from the Campania region, with food stands and live music. - Chestnut and Porcini Mushroom Festival - Roccamonfina (CE)
From September 19 to 28, 2025, Roccamonfina hosts the Chestnut and Porcini Mushroom Festival, an event that combines two autumnal delicacies in a single event, with tastings, excursions, and shows.
November and December: traditional sweets and typical dishes
Even in the coldest months, Campania doesn't give up its culinary traditions. Numerous food and wine festivals and events celebrate the typical winter dishes.
- Festival of Festivals – Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi (AV)
From November 15 to 17, 2025, Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi hosts the Sagra delle Sagre, an event that brings together the region's best festivals, offering a wide variety of traditional dishes. - Pzzett and Vin Cuott – Scisciano (NA)
From November 9 to 11, 2025, Scisciano will celebrate Pzzett e Vin Cuott, a festival dedicated to traditional peasant dishes, with tastings of cooked wine and local products. - Manger & Manger – Palma Campania (NA)
From December 13 to 15, 2025, Palma Campania hosts Mangiatoia & Mangiatoria, an event celebrating traditional Christmas dishes, with markets, shows, and tastings.
