Sun, Nov 15
|The Plant
4th Annual Chestnut Carnival!
Time & Location
Nov 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Plant, Lorax Ln, Pittsboro, NC 27312, USA
About the 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…