4th Annual Chestnut Carnival!

About this event

Join us for the 4th Annual Chestnut Carnival , a celebration of all things chestnut! From chestnuts roasting over an open fire, to chestnut beer, cocktails, and Fair Game’s famous Chestnut Rum Cream, there’s plenty to discover, taste, and enjoy. Spend the afternoon exploring local makers, learning something new, and celebrating one of fall’s most distinctive ingredients.

12pm - Festival Opening Bell

Ring in the Chestnut Carnival with us and kick off an afternoon of chestnut-inspired food, drinks, and festivities.

2pm - Chestnut 101: The Past, Present & Future of Chestnuts

Lyle and Arlo Estill

Chestnuts have a rich history as a food source, and they may have an important role to play in our future food systems, too! Explore the growing interest in chestnuts as a sustainable food crop, learn how chestnut flour is made, and discover the possibilities for bringing this versatile ingredient into our kitchens and onto our plates.

3pm - Chestnut Botany Talk & Planting Demonstration

Rachel Nelms, Rachel’s Native Plants

What helps a chestnut tree thrive? Join Rachel for practical advice for establishing a new tree and caring for chestnuts at every stage of life.

Live Music: Lee Gildersleeve & The Bad Dogs Blues Band 3-6pm

Garden Tours by Request

Stop by the Little Pond Gardens booth in front of Fair Game for on-demand garden tours.

Vendor Market

Browse local food, handmade goods, art, and other seasonal finds from makers across the region.

Interested in vending at Chestnut Carnival? Be a Vendor

Food & Drink Specials

Celebrate chestnuts in all their forms! Specials include: Interrobang Chestnut Ale at bmc

Roasted Chestnut Latte at Metalbrixx

Chestnut Rum Cream and Chestnut Cocktails at Fair Game Beverage

And "Dunstan" Chestnut Trees for sale at Rachel's Native Plants!

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