Marunada (Lovran)Marunada

Marunada is Lovran’s annual autumn festival celebrating the chestnut (marun), a symbol of the town 1. Held on consecutive weekends in October, it features roasted chestnuts and chestnut-based foods (cakes, ice cream, beers) along with live music and folk performances 1. Renowned in travel press (The Guardian listed it among Europe’s top 10 autumn food festivals), Marunada blends gastronomy with cultural tradition; local growers and chefs demonstrate old recipes such as chestnut stew and liqueur 2.

Chestnut harvesting has been part of Lovran’s heritage, and Marunada reinforces community ties and local identity through this tradition 1. The festival also engages younger generations: for example, it opens with children participating in chestnut-themed ceremonies and workshops (teaching the next generation about past lifestyles) 2.