Fraelacco Frico Festival

Frico celebrates in Fraelacco

In Fraelacco, a hamlet of Tricesimo on the first hill north of Udine, September smells of cheese and potatoes: it's the Frico Festival, the celebration dedicated to the most iconic dish of Friulian cuisine. Organized by the Associazione Fraela Insieme in the setting of Villa Veroi, the festival is now a classic late-summer event for the area.

Potato frico and crispy frico

The absolute star is, of course, frico, offered in its two most beloved versions: the soft and hearty potato frico, and the thin and crumbly crispy frico. Alongside the king of the table are other Friulian specialties from the food stand, to be enjoyed together under the festival tent.

Music, dancing, and fun for everyone

Each evening is accompanied by live music and dancing, with orchestras and bands taking turns on stage. There is also entertainment for the little ones – including magic shows – card games, tombola, and dancing sessions, in an atmosphere of authentic village conviviality that involves all ages.

Tricesimo and the Udine foothills

Fraelacco is located in the municipality of Tricesimo, in the hilly area that rises from Udine towards the Julian Prealps, a land of villages, vineyards, and gastronomic traditions. The Frico Festival is the ideal opportunity to discover this corner of authentic Friuli while savoring a dish that here is much more than a recipe: it is a symbol of identity.