Sagre d'Avost - Tagliata Festival

Martignacco's summer tastes like grilled meat

As the Friulian summer gets into full swing, in Martignacco, just outside Udine, one of the region's longest-standing and most beloved summer festivals comes to life: Sagre d'Avost, primarily known as the Tagliata Festival. Now over fifty years old, the event transforms the Parco Festeggiamenti behind the Duomo into a major meeting point for thousands of people, offering great food and plenty of music.

Tagliata and Friulian Cuisine

The signature dish is the grilled beef tagliata, expertly prepared and over the years it has become the main draw of the festival. Alongside this, a rich gastronomic offering ranges from Friulian classics like frico and gnocchi to calamari, pizza, and hamburgers, with takeaway options also available. The food stalls open every evening, offering everyone the chance for a convivial outdoor dinner in the heart of summer.

Music, Cinema, and Sports Every Evening

The evenings at Sagre d'Avost are packed with events: live concerts, DJ sets, open-air cinema, and cycling competitions take place over more than two weeks, animating the park until late at night. The music festival features different artists and bands each year, from folk to pop, catering to audiences of all ages. It's a festival that knows how to renew itself while maintaining its popular spirit.

A Festival Serving the Community

Sagre d'Avost is organized by the Comitato Festeggiamenti Pro Scuola Materna F. Deciani (Festival Committee for the F. Deciani Nursery School): the proceeds from the event support the town's nursery school. This detail speaks volumes about the spirit of this festival, the result of the voluntary work of many Martignacco citizens and supported by the Municipality. Eating tagliata at Sagre d'Avost also means contributing to the well-being of the community.