Aria di Friuli Venezia Giulia
The great festival of San Daniele DOP Ham and the flavours of Friuli
About Aria di FVG
San Daniele Ham Celebrated
Aria di Friuli Venezia Giulia is the major summer event dedicated to San Daniele DOP Ham, organised by the Consortium in the historic centre of the town that is the homeland of this ham. Heir to the historic 'Aria di Festa' event, which for over thirty years celebrated the famous sweet cured ham, the event has broadened its scope to encompass the entire gastronomic heritage of Friuli Venezia Giulia, while keeping the DOP ham as the absolute protagonist.
San Daniele, on Colle Massimo
The setting is San Daniele del Friuli, perched on Colle Massimo between the morainic hills and the Tagliamento river. It is precisely the microclimate of these heights, breezy and temperate, that makes the ham's curing process unique: for this reason, the festival is experienced by strolling through the historic centre, among open ham factories, squares, and palaces, in a continuous dialogue between the product and the territory.
Tastings, Masterclasses, and Experiences
The programme combines guided tastings, masterclasses pairing San Daniele DOP with wines, beers, and other denomination products, food stands, picnics to enjoy regional specialities, and guided tours of the town's architectural beauties. Alongside the ham, other regional excellences are featured, such as Montasio DOP cheese, the great Friulian white wines, and products from the 'Io sono Friuli Venezia Giulia' brand. The event, promoted by the San Daniele Ham Consortium with the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region and PromoTurismoFVG, is enhanced by satellite events along the Wine and Flavours Route. An unmissable occasion for lovers of good food and good wine.
Aria di FVG — edition 2026
Aria di Friuli Venezia Giulia 2026
The great festival of San Daniele DOP Ham returns to San Daniele del Friuli from August 26 to 29, 2026, organised by the San Daniele Ham Consortium. For four days, the historic centre comes alive with guided tastings, masterclasses, food stands, picnics, and tours of the town's architectural beauties.
Alongside San Daniele DOP, the absolute star, other regional excellences are featured – from Montasio DOP to the great Friulian white wines – under the 'Io sono Friuli Venezia Giulia' brand. The event is enhanced by satellite events along the Wine and Flavours Route on August 22-25 and 30-31.
Programme Aria di FVG 2026
The Programme
The event focuses on the days from Wednesday, August 26 to Saturday, August 29, 2026, in the historic centre of San Daniele del Friuli, with satellite events on August 22-25 and 30-31. The planned structure includes:
- guided tastings and masterclasses pairing San Daniele DOP with wines, beers, and denomination products;
- food stands and picnics to enjoy regional specialities;
- guided tours of San Daniele's architectural beauties and ham factories;
- satellite events along the Wine and Flavours Route of Friuli Venezia Giulia.
The detailed programme, with times and booking information, is published at eventi.prosciuttosandaniele.it.
Highlights Aria di FVG 2026
Prices Aria di FVG 2026
Practical information — Aria di FVG
How to get there
San Daniele del Friuli can be reached by car from Udine in about half an hour (SS463). During the event, the historic centre is largely pedestrianised: it is advisable to park in the external areas.
Tastings and Tickets
Access to the centre and stands is free; guided tastings, masterclasses, and some experiences may require booking or a ticket. Programme and bookings at eventi.prosciuttosandaniele.it.
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Where does it take place — Aria di FVG
Centro storico di San Daniele del Friuli