Casarsa Wine Festival
Twelve days of wine, culture, and tradition in the land of Pasolini
About Casarsa Wine Festival
A Story Spanning the 20th Century
The Casarsa Wine Festival is one of the longest-running wine events in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Its roots go back to the post-World War II era when wine was the heart of the economy in this strip of plain between the Tagliamento and the Grave. Today, it is a twelve-day festival that attracts thousands of visitors, capable of uniting peasant tradition with the culture, entertainment, and identity of a territory that was dear to Pier Paolo Pasolini, who is buried and celebrated here.
Wine at the Center, Between Tastings and Filari di Bolle
The heart of the festival is, of course, wine. Wineries and producers from Grave del Friuli and the entire region offer their labels for tasting, with a calendar of technical meetings dedicated to the area's great grape varieties—from Pinot to Ribolla Gialla. A prestigious event is Filari di Bolle, the regional selection of the best sparkling wines, now in its twelfth edition, with an award ceremony that officially opens the festival. A new venue welcomes all tastings this year: the Serra dei Limoni (Lemon Greenhouse), restored in the former orangery of the Palazzo Burovich de Zmajevich garden.
Culture, Music, and Community
The Wine Festival is much more than a food and wine event; it is a major cultural hub. Scheduled events include photographic exhibitions, book presentations, concerts and musical tributes, shows, DJ sets, and musical aperitifs that liven up the town squares. There are also sporting events—most notably the historic Wine March through the vineyards—and moments of solidarity, in an event that is a living expression of the community and the tireless work of Pro Casarsa della Delizia APS.
In the Spirit of Pasolini
Casarsa is the land of Pasolini's childhood and eternity, and the festival does not forget this heritage. Through the alleys of the town center and the garden of Palazzo Burovich, the festival intertwines wine with poetry, the Friulian language, and the popular culture that the poet so loved. A festival that is both a village celebration and a reflection of a deep Friulian identity, supported by the Municipality of Casarsa della Delizia and the patronage of the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy.
Casarsa Wine Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, the 78th, runs from April 23 to May 4 with over 110 events over twelve days, in a program that combines wine, culture, entertainment, sports, solidarity, and tradition. The big new feature is the Serra dei Limoni (Lemon Greenhouse), restored in the former orangery of the Palazzo Burovich de Zmajevich garden, which becomes the venue for all tastings and food and wine events, in collaboration with Pordenone ArtandFood. The patronage of the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy has been extended to the entire event.
Among the most anticipated events: the musical preview on April 16 at the Pasolini Theater, the opening ceremony on April 25 with the Filari di Bolle awards (12th sparkling wine selection), the 54th Wine March on May 1, tribute concerts, and major evening events in the square.
Programme Casarsa Wine Festival 2026
2026 Program (Casarsa della Delizia):
- April 16, 8:45 PM — Pier Paolo Pasolini Theater: preview concert "Padre, Figlio e spirito Rock" by the Zongaro brothers with guests (admission €10).
- April 18 — Former Town Hall: inauguration of the photographic exhibition "Paesi di temporali e di primule" by Circolo Fotografico F64.
- Saturday, April 25, 6:00 PM — Inaugural ceremony and award ceremony for the 12th "Filari di Bolle" sparkling wine selection; in the evening, a tribute concert to 883 with the band 883ND in Via XXIV Maggio.
- April 26 — arrival of the historic train.
- April 29 — Art&Food Preview at the Serra dei Limoni with chef Luca Trevisan.
- May 1 — 54th Wine March through the vineyards; in the evening, concert by Flames.
- May 3 — aerial dance performances in Piazza Cavour; live concert by Killing Neimless at Isola Centrale; "Il Giardino dei Libri" (The Garden of Books) with workshops and author meetings.
- May 4 — closing with Friulian freestyle by DJ Tubet in Via XXIV Maggio.
Throughout the festival: tastings and technical meetings at the Serra dei Limoni (Pinot, Ribolla Gialla, exhibition on mulberries), musical aperitifs, DJ sets, workshops, and children's entertainment in the Palazzo Burovich garden.
Highlights Casarsa Wine Festival 2026
Prices Casarsa Wine Festival 2026
Practical information — Casarsa Wine Festival
How to get there: Casarsa della Delizia (PN) is located on the Venice-Udine railway line (station in town) and near the A28 motorway (Cimpello exit) and the SS13 Pontebbana.
Admission: free entry to the festival; some guided tastings, dinners, and the theater preview require tickets or reservations.
Accommodation: facilities in Casarsa, Pordenone, San Vito al Tagliamento, and in the Grave area.
Festival-goer photos
No photos yet. Share yours!
Share your photos
5 photos max, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Noticed an error or missing information?
Help us keep this listing up to date. Every proposal is verified by our team before publication.
Festival-goer reviews
No rating yet — be the first!
No comments yet. Be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community.
Where does it take place — Casarsa Wine Festival
Centro storico e Palazzo Burovich de Zmajevich