Panzerotto Festival

A festival that tastes of Carnia summer

In Cavazzo Carnico, in the heart of Carnia and a stone's throw from the Three Municipalities Lake, the end of summer has a precise flavor: the golden and crispy one of fried panzerotto. The Panzerotto Festival, which in 2026 will reach its 22nd edition, is one of the most anticipated events in the town, organized with dedication by ASD Cavazzo, a historic local sports club founded in 1958.

The panzerotto, the absolute protagonist

The heart of the festival are the food stalls set up in the area surrounding the town hall, where the panzerotto is prepared and fried on the spot and served at crowded tables. Alongside the specialty that gives the festival its name, there are other offerings from Friulian and Carnia cuisine, accompanied by local wines. The stalls open at 6:00 PM.

Music and fun over two weekends

The Panzerotto Festival has an unusual and generous duration: it is spread over two weekends, straddling the end of July and the beginning of August, guaranteeing more evenings of celebration. The program alternates dance orchestras, DJ sets, and entertainment moments, in a convivial and family atmosphere typical of Carnia festivals.

Discovering Carnia

Cavazzo Carnico is an ideal base for exploring Carnia in the summer, between the waters of the Three Municipalities Lake — the largest natural lake in Friuli — and the trails of the surrounding mountains. The festival, which precedes the patronal feast of San Rocco on August 16th by a short time, is the perfect opportunity to combine good food, music, and alpine nature.