Sagra dello Struzzo

A festival out of the ordinary

Among the many festivals in Friuli, the one in Pozzuolo del Friuli has a decidedly unusual star: the ostrich. The Sagra dello Struzzo, organized by the Pro Loco with the commitment of about two hundred volunteers, has been celebrating this curious animal, also farmed in the region, for almost thirty years, transforming it into the heart of a great popular festival lasting ten days between July and August.

Ostrich dishes

Ostrich meat, lean and rich in protein, iron, omega 3 and 6, and B vitamins, is offered in all its variations: ragù, stew, goulash, and meatballs. The raw material comes from a farm in Magnano in Riviera, confirming the strong link with the Friulian territory. The festival also stands out for its sustainable choice of ceramic plates and metal cutlery, and for its affordable prices, designed for families.

Music for all ages

Alongside the gastronomy, the musical program is very rich: traditional dance orchestras and live music liven up the main evenings, while the youth area offers emerging bands, DJ sets, and a beer garden. For families and children, there is the foam party, while the charity raffle with gastronomic prizes is an unmissable classic.

A well-oiled machine

Capable of attracting about a thousand visitors per evening, the Sagra dello Struzzo is a model of efficiency and Friulian volunteerism: short waiting times even on peak evenings, popular prices, and attention to sustainability. An event that combines gastronomic curiosity, celebration, and community, and which every summer draws visitors from all over the region to Pozzuolo del Friuli.