Gara de Broade

Brovada, the queen of Friulian winter

There is a dish that, more than others, tells the gastronomic identity of Friuli: brovada, obtained from the fermentation of turnips in pomace. A humble and ancient food, capable of transforming a simple vegetable into a unique flavour, a must on Friulian winter tables. Celebrating it is the Gara de Broade, an original competition that every February enlivens Tomba di Mereto, a hamlet of the municipality of Mereto di Tomba in the province of Udine.

A challenge between producers

The event pits the territory's brovada producers against each other in a true competition. Participants are given some raw turnips, and then it's up to the public to decide: tasting is open to everyone, each person tastes, compares, and votes. It's a simple and engaging mechanism that makes visitors the protagonists and celebrates peasant tradition in a cheerful and participatory way. The announcement of the winners rewards the three best producers.

A feast of flavours and conviviality

The Gara de Broade is not just a competition: it is above all a moment of conviviality. To crown the day, a Bolognese lasagna offered to all attendees, a gesture of hospitality that transforms the competition into a true village festival. On a winter morning, Piazza Dalmazia becomes the community's meeting point, gathered around a dish that is memory, identity, and pride of the territory.

An event to discover

For those who want to discover the most authentic gastronomic traditions of Friuli Venezia Giulia, the Gara de Broade offers an unusual and genuine experience. It's an opportunity to discover a unique dish, to actively participate in the voting, and to experience the genuine atmosphere of the Friulian plain festivals, where good food is always an occasion to be together.