The great frico festival in Carpacco di Dignano
Every August, the hamlet of Carpacco, in Dignano, transforms into the capital of one of Friuli's most beloved dishes: frico. Organized by A.R.S. di Carpacco, the festival has over forty years of history and attracts visitors from all over the region to celebrate a dish that tells the story of Friulian peasant culture.
Frico is made from a few ingredients โ Montasio cheese, potatoes, and sometimes onion โ and is the symbol of a no-waste cuisine, capable of transforming leftover cheese into a delicious specialty. At the festival, both versions are served: the crispy one, thin as a wafer, and the soft one with potatoes, prepared by the cooks in front of the public in the large food stalls.
A rich program revolves around frico: dancing evenings with orchestras, concerts, children's games, and a craft market. The highlight is the Vespa rally, which every year brings dozens of enthusiasts to Carpacco for a ride through the Friulian hills, starting from the village square.
Promoted with the support of the Municipality of Dignano and the Pro Loco, the festival is a community celebration that combines good food, music, and tradition. For those who want to discover the true frico in its land of origin, Carpacco during Ferragosto is the right place.
The 2026 edition of the Sagre dal Frico di Carpacco is scheduled for two weekends in August, from the 9th to the 17th, in Carpacco di Dignano. The absolute star is frico, crispy and soft, prepared with Montasio cheese and potatoes, accompanied by dancing evenings, concerts, children's games, a craft market, and the traditional Vespa rally.
Food stalls with Montasio and potato frico, in crispy and soft versions, and other dishes from Friulian cuisine.
Traditional Vespa rally with registration in the square and a tour through the Friulian hills.
The detailed program with timings for food stalls, concerts, and shows is published on the website sagredalfrico.it.
Carpacco is a hamlet of Dignano (UD), in the hilly Friuli region, reachable by car. Ample parking is available near the festival grounds.
Free admission; food service payable at the stalls. For the Vespa rally: [email protected], 348 4443024. Program on the website sagredalfrico.it.
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