Festival of the Transhumance

The return of the herds to the valley

At the foot of the Carnic Prealps, in the heart of the Pordenone foothills, the village of Meduno keeps alive a tradition rooted in peasant and pastoral civilization: transhumance. Every year, in September, the Festival of the Transhumance celebrates the moment when livestock return from the high mountain pastures to the valley floor and stables, marking the transition from summer to autumn and the eternal cycle of mountain life.

A tradition that lives again

The festival revolves around the evocative livestock parade through the village streets, a moment that draws residents and visitors and evokes an image of a still-vibrant rural world. The herds, often adorned according to custom, pass through the center of Meduno amidst applause and curiosity, recalling an era when the relationship between humans, animals, and the mountains dictated the life of these communities.

Gastronomy and social life

Alongside the traditional dimension, the festival is a moment of strong community gathering. The village dinner, often for charity, brings the community together around the table with traditional dishes, while Piazza della Chiesa becomes the hub of the celebrations. It is an opportunity to rediscover the authentic flavors of the foothills and to experience the genuine atmosphere of a village that proudly preserves its identity.

An autumn event

Organized by Pro Loco Meduno, the Festival of the Transhumance is one of the events that best tells the soul of the Friuli Venezia Giulia foothill lands. For those who want to discover the most authentic mountain traditions of Friuli, far from mass tourist circuits, the Meduno event offers an experience rich in meaning and human warmth.