The traditional ploughing festival in Villaorba di Basiliano
In Villaorba, a hamlet of the municipality of Basiliano in the province of Udine, January brings an event that smells of the earth and rural tradition: the AratroParty. A day entirely dedicated to traditional ploughing, where the village's agricultural community gathers to celebrate the trades and rhythms of the Friulian countryside.
The program is simple and authentic: food stalls open in the morning with sandwiches, beer, and wine, followed by a ploughing demonstration in the fields, while at noon, pasta is served for everyone. A convivial feast that attracts the curious, tractor enthusiasts, and families, in a rural setting along Via Beano.
Organized by the farmers of Villaorba together with the Pro Loco, AratroParty is much more than a festival: it's a way to keep the bond with the land alive and to pass on the skills and knowledge of Friulian agriculture. An event that tells the rural soul of this corner of the plain, where the countryside is still the protagonist of village life.
Villaorba di Basiliano is located in the central plain of Friuli, a few kilometers from Udine. The hamlet itself is also known for other gastronomic and popular events, a sign of a lively community fond of its traditions.
The 2026 edition of AratroParty takes place on Sunday, January 25, in Villaorba di Basiliano, on Via Beano. A day dedicated to traditional ploughing and the agricultural world, organized by the farmers of Villaorba together with the Pro Loco.
The program includes the opening of food stalls in the morning, a ploughing demonstration in the fields, and pasta offered to all participants at noon, in a festive rural atmosphere open to families, the curious, and enthusiasts.
Program for Sunday, January 25, 2026:
Festival organized by the farmers of Villaorba and the Pro Loco. For any updates, please refer to the Pro Loco Villaorba channels.
How to get there: Villaorba is a hamlet of Basiliano (UD), reachable from Udine and the state road to Codroipo. The event takes place on Via Beano.
Admission: free. Food stalls are paid; pasta is offered to everyone.
Accommodation: facilities in Basiliano, Udine, and Codroipo.
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