San Marco Festival in Clauiano

A festival in the most beautiful village

Clauiano, a hamlet of Trivignano Udinese, is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy: a medieval core of stone houses, archways, and courtyards that preserves the charm of the Friulian countryside intact. It is here that every late April, for the feast of San Marco, one of the most beloved and long-standing festivals in the area takes place, organized by the Unis par Clauian association. A celebration that combines devotion, gastronomic tradition, and conviviality, capable of attracting visitors from all over Friuli.

Three days of taste and tradition

The heart of the festival is Friulian gastronomy: stands offer pasta with ragù, gnocchi, Milanese cutlets, grilled meats, frico with polenta, fried calamari, and homemade cakes, accompanied by wine, soft drinks, and draft beer. A packed program of events revolves around good food: charity fishing, live music, chess tournaments, briscola, homemade cake competitions, book presentations, and karaoke, with entertainment and creative workshops for the little ones.

Walks, mass, and community celebration

Among the traditional events are the San Marco Walk, a non-competitive stroll through the countryside, and the Mass accompanied by the Friulian bell ringers (scampanotadôrs furlans). The festival is above all a great community celebration, where Clauiano's volunteers welcome visitors and showcase an authentic corner of Friuli, far from the most beaten tourist paths.

A classic of the Friulian spring

With the support of the Municipality of Trivignano Udinese and the commitment of the Unis par Clauian association, the San Marco Festival has become a classic of the spring calendar in the province of Udine: a perfect opportunity to discover the medieval village of Clauiano and savor the traditional dishes of Friuli.