Acorn Festival

Adopt an Oak · four Sundays in November

Acorn Festival

Four free days in Santo Pietro Forest, developed from the traditional 15 November gathering, to collect, protect and plant new oak trees.

The experience

Acorn Festival in Caltagirone.

The traditional 15 November Adopt an Oak gathering becomes a month of shared care for Santo Pietro Forest. Across four Sundays, we collect, select, protect and plant acorns together.

The Acorn Festival expands the traditional Adopt an Oak gathering on 15 November into four Sundays. On 8 and 22 November we collect and select acorns; on 15 and 29 November we work with biodegradable PLA germinators and plant in fire-affected land.

Free admission · 1 day

Guests
1–100 per session
When
Sun · 10:00–23:30
Last entry
10:00
Booking
At least 0 hours ahead

Programme: 8 and 22 November: collecting and selecting acorns. 15 and 29 November: PLA germinators and planting. The 15 November gathering remains the historic heart of Adopt an Oak. The Forest Experience is not available on these dates.

Capacity shown on the page · alcohol service is for adults only · meeting point and instructions are confirmed by email.

Simple booking

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Free admission · 1 day

First request confirmation; then we send a payment link. No payment is required while completing this form. Request at least: 0 hours before.

Programme: 8 and 22 November: collecting and selecting acorns. 15 and 29 November: PLA germinators and planting. The 15 November gathering remains the historic heart of Adopt an Oak. The Forest Experience is not available on these dates.

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Before you book

Everything you need to decide.

Meeting point
Bosco di Santo Pietro, Caltagirone (CT). Final directions are sent with confirmation.
Included
Participation in the activity. The germinator, tasting, aperitivo and dinner are optional extras.
Language
The experience and operational communication are available in Italian and English.
Age and alcohol
Alcohol is served to adults only. Tell us about minors and non-drinking companions before confirmation; suitable options and any different charges must be checked.
Access and difficulty
Tell us about mobility needs before confirmation so access to the venue can be checked.
Food requirements
Tell us about food requirements before confirmation. Ingredients and feasible alternatives are checked by the crew; no allergen-free service is guaranteed.
Transport and weather
Transport is not included. Outdoor activities depend on weather and safety.
Changes and payment
Request date changes or cancellation at least 36 hours ahead. Payment is arranged after confirmation, online or at the venue.

Inside the experience

From 15 November to four days in the forest

The 15 November gathering remains the historic heart of Adopt an Oak. To welcome more participants, it becomes a four-Sunday series: 8 and 22 November focus on collecting and selecting; 15 and 29 November on PLA germinators and planting.

  • 8 November: collecting and selecting acorns
  • 15 November: central gathering, PLA germinators and planting
  • 22 November: a new collection and selection day
  • 29 November: PLA germinators and planting

Inside the experience

Build the day you want

Participation is free, but you can add a PLA germinator, tasting, aperitivo or dinner to create a more complete day. Available bottles can also be bought on site.

  • PLA germinator · €5 each
  • Tasting in the forest · €15
  • Aperitivo in the forest · €30
  • Dinner in the forest · €60

Inside the experience

Free admission, optional services

Collecting and planting follow each published day's programme. Admission is free; tastings, aperitivo, dinner and germinators are optional paid services, not a paid admission ticket or a certified volunteering programme.

Quick insights

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Quick answers

Questions about Acorn Festival.

How much does it cost to join?

Participation in collecting and planting is free. You only pay for optional services added to your booking.

What are the 2026 dates?

Sunday 8, 15, 22 and 29 November 2026. The 15 November gathering remains the historic heart of Adopt an Oak.

What happens on 8 and 22 November?

We collect acorns in Santo Pietro Forest, select them and place them into germination.

What happens on 15 and 29 November?

We work with biodegradable PLA germinators and plant acorns in fire-affected land.

Can I book more germinators than guests?

Yes. Germinators cost €5 each and their quantity is not tied to participant numbers.

Can I book the Forest Experience on these dates?

No. During the Acorn Festival the crew is dedicated to collection, germination and planting.

What happens if the weather is unsafe?

Forest activity depends on safe conditions. The distillery communicates any changes by email, phone or direct chat.

Can’t find the date or time you need?

Book at least 0 hours in advance. For exceptional cases or availability outside the public calendar, open the distillery’s direct chat.