Saint Peter and Duracina Cherry Festival

The cherry festival in the foothills

When the cherries ripen on the hills of Coia, it's time for celebration in Tarcento. The Saint Peter and Duracina Cherry Festival, held at the Parco del Torre, is one of the oldest village fairs in Friuli: it originated centuries ago as an important commercial event for the communities of the Torre Valleys, precisely during the Duracina cherry harvest season.

Between the patron saint and the fruit

The event, organized by Pro Tarcento, combines two aspects: the religious celebration of the patron saint Saint Peter (June 29th) and the promotion of the Duracina cherry of Coia, a local variety with firm, crunchy flesh, which also gives its name to the "Tarcentino" fruit. Alongside the cherries, the other great star is Ramandolo, the famous Friulian sweet wine produced on the nearby hills.

Ten days of celebration

The festival lasts for about ten days, with a program full of food and entertainment:

• Stalls and barbecues every evening, with service also for Sunday lunch
• Music and dance evenings with ballroom orchestras and live bands
• Fun run with 6 km and 13 km routes
• Charity raffle and bouncy castles for children
• Sunday market of local products along the town's streets

Tarcento and the Torre Valleys

The festival is the ideal opportunity to discover Tarcento, the "pearl of Friuli," and its territory of hills, vineyards, and villages. A walk in the Parco del Torre, along the river of the same name, completes the experience of a festival that smells of summer and tradition.