Sagra di San Martino

A village festival that smells of autumn

When the leaves turn yellow at the foot of the Carnic Prealps, Fanna gathers around its patron saint to bring the Sagra di San Martino to life, an event that has marked the autumn of this small municipality in the province of Pordenone for decades. It is one of those festivals that tell the soul of rural Friuli: unpretentious, substantial, and with an entire community rolling up its sleeves to welcome visitors.

Spit-roast, rabbit, and traditional flavours

The heart of the festival is gastronomic. Under the heated tent in the celebration area of Via Bruni, the stalls managed by the Pro Loco Fanna (local association) offer the specialties that have made the event famous: spit-roast pork ribs and spit-roast rabbit, slow-cooked according to tradition, accompanied by polenta, minestrone, chestnuts, and mulled wine. Local wines and 'cicchetti' (small snacks) from the 'frasca' (rustic tavern) are also available, perfect for warming up November evenings.

Music, theatre, and fun for everyone

Alongside the food, the program includes live music and DJ sets, theatre in the Friulian language, cultural exhibitions, card tournaments, and table football. For the little ones, there are creative workshops, dance, and dedicated activities, while the weekend comes alive with market stalls and food and craft stands. Among the most heartfelt events is the charity walk, which combines sport, health, and fundraising.

A village to discover

The festival is also an opportunity to discover Fanna and its territory, nestled between Monte Raut and the Meduna river, a stone's throw from Maniago and the Friulian Dolomites. The festival is promoted by the Pro Loco Fanna APS with the support of the Municipality of Fanna and numerous local associations, in an example of volunteerism that keeps the community alive.