The May 1st celebration on the Karst plateau with DJ sets, gourmet picnics, and a design market
While Italy celebrates May 1st, a bright and relaxed alternative is born on the Trieste Karst: Electronic Picnic. The event takes place at Avalon Wellness Spa, in Borgo Grotta Gigante, a hamlet in the Municipality of Sgonico (province of Trieste), in a natural amphitheater of meadows and Karst stone just a stone's throw from the famous Grotta Gigante. Here, the workers' holiday becomes a day of music, good food, and outdoor creativity.
The formula is simple and alluring: spread out on the lawn with a gourmet basket, listen to electronic music curated by local DJs and curators, and stroll through the stalls of the Design Market, which brings together over thirty local designers and artisans. To complete the day, a series of rotating creative workshops – from ceramics to crochet, including Karst wine tastings – designed to engage both adults and children.
The suggested dress code is a manifesto in itself: "Karst-chic", comfortable shoes for dancing on the grass, and sunglasses. The event includes an early slot with a reserved picnic area by booking, and in the afternoon, public opening with free entry, welcoming those who simply want to enjoy the music and the landscape. It's the ideal opportunity to discover the Karst, its terroir, and its tradition of hospitality, in a contemporary and youthful version.
The 2026 edition takes place on May 1st at Avalon Wellness Spa, Borgo Grotta Gigante (Sgonico). The day alternates a morning run, gourmet picnic, open-air DJ sets, a design market with over thirty exhibitors, and rotating creative workshops.
Detailed times and guest DJ names may vary: it is advisable to consult the official website for updates.
Avalon Wellness Spa is located at Borgo Grotta Gigante 42/B, Sgonico (TS), a few minutes from Trieste along the road to Grotta Gigante; ample surrounding Karst landscape.
Reserved picnic area with "Picnic Lover" package by booking; in the afternoon, free entry to the rest of the event. Bookings on the official website.
Trieste and the villages of the Karst offer numerous solutions within a short distance.
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Avalon Wellness Spa, Borgo Grotta Gigante