Festeggiamenti dell'Assunta – Sagra di Reana

Ferragosto in Rojale

A few kilometers from Udine, in the green countryside crossed by the Torre stream, the municipality of Reana del Rojale celebrates its most important festival every year: the Festeggiamenti dell'Assunta, known by everyone simply as the Sagra di Reana. Linked to the Assumption of Mary on August 15th — and, in the nearby hamlet, to the feast of Saint Roch — the event lasts for about ten days and represents the heart of the summer for the entire community.

Ten days of music and conviviality

The program is mainly music: every evening the festival area comes alive with dance orchestras and bands, featuring liscio (traditional ballroom dancing), group dances, and concerts dedicated to great Italian hits — from tribute bands to '70s, '80s, and '90s revivals. Alongside the dancing evenings, the abundant food stalls offer typical Friuli specialties, while rides and shows make the festival suitable for all ages.

Much more than a sagra

Over the years, the Festeggiamenti dell'Assunta have enriched their calendar with events of all kinds: the non-competitive Assunta walk, fashion shows, art exhibitions, flea markets, circus shows, aperitifs, and lotteries. Special attention is paid to sustainability, with editions focused on being plastic-free. The grand finale is traditionally entrusted to the fireworks display that lights up the Rojale sky on Ferragosto night.

A community festival

Behind the sagra is the tireless work of the Pro Loco of Reana del Rojale, part of the Consorzio Pro Loco Torre Natisone, and of many volunteers who transform the town into a meeting point for thousands of people every summer. With the patronage of the Municipality, it is an event that combines devotion, tradition, and fun, just a stone's throw from the Friulian capital.