Sagra di San Sebastiano

Basaldella comes together in celebration

At the beginning of June, the hamlet of Basaldella, in Campoformido, Udine province, comes alive with the Sagra di San Sebastiano: three days of celebration that weave together gastronomy, music, sport, and community moments. An event curated by the Gruppo Insieme Basaldella, the same people who light the village's famous pignarûl every Epiphany.

From spit-roasted meat to aperitifs with DJs

The food stall is one of the highlights, with specialties like spit-roasted meat, Friday's chicken, sausages, and German beer. Evenings often start with aperitifs accompanied by DJ sets, followed by music and dancing: from evenings dedicated to hits from the '70s to the 2000s, to the Latin-Cuban dance show that closes the festival.

Sport and sustainability

The festival also dedicates space to sport and sustainability themes: on Sunday morning, the 60 km Gravel Tour kicks off, while the vintage market for second-hand clothes and collectibles, and the conscious fashion event, bring a reflection on responsible consumption to the square. There are also wooden games for the little ones and sports demonstrations.

A well-rounded village festival

With its mix of good food, music, sport, and community focus, the Sagra di San Sebastiano is an example of a village festival that knows how to renew itself while staying true to its roots. The Gruppo Insieme Basaldella confirms, year after year, its role as a precious engine of social life in Campoformido.