Quarte d'Avost

Almost three centuries of history

The Quarte d'Avost (in Friulian, the fourth Sunday in August), also known as IV d'Avost, is one of the oldest and most iconic festivals in Friuli. In Povoletto, in the hilly Friuli region east of Udine, this celebration has its roots in a centuries-old tradition: with almost three hundred editions celebrated, it is a living heritage of the community, linked to the devotion to the Madonna della Cintura.

Live music every evening

The program, put together each year by the Pro Loco Povoletto, features concerts and live music every evening, with big dance orchestras and tribute bands much loved by the public. Over the years, artists such as Caramel, the tribute to Zucchero 'Diavolo in Noi', Stefania Marchesi and Mamma Mia, the Shoreline, and the Absolute5 have performed, along with group dances. There are also exhibitions, such as the one dedicated to Oliviero Toscani, and a funfair for the little ones.

Friulian gastronomy

The convivial heart of the festival is the food and wine stand, which offers traditional Friulian dishes: homemade gnocchi with various sauces, grilled meats, skewers, frico, and the inevitable French fries, accompanied by local wines. Added to this is the charity raffle with gastronomic prizes, a true classic of Friulian village festivals.

The grand finale with fireworks

The festival concludes in style with a fireworks display, which lights up the sky of Povoletto and seals an event that combines faith, culture, entertainment, and good food. The Quarte d'Avost is much more than a festival: it is the moment when a community preserves and renews, year after year, one of its oldest traditions.