The Chestnut Fair and Chestnut Festival 2024 in Maranhão will take place on the 9th and 10th of November. This event, which is in its 40th edition, celebrates the chestnut tree and chestnut, symbols of the region. In addition to the traditional magustos with roasted chestnuts and local wine, the fair offers a market of regional products, gastronomy, sweets, crafts, and cultural entertainment, with popular music, folklore and Alentejo singing. The party also marks the beginning of a gastronomic fortnight dedicated to chestnuts, with special dishes in several local restaurants.