Sapori Pro Loco
The gastronomic excellence of Friuli Venezia Giulia at Villa Manin
About Sapori Pro Loco
Friuli Tells its Story at the Table
Every spring, the majestic Villa Manin in Passariano, the last ducal residence and one of the most important monumental complexes in Friuli Venezia Giulia, transforms into the beating heart of the regional food and wine tradition. Sapori Pro Loco is the event that brings together dozens of Pro Loco associations from every corner of the region, from the Carnic valleys to the lagoon, to tell the story of Friuli through its most authentic flavors.
Organized by the UNPLI Friuli Venezia Giulia Regional Committee, the event is much more than a simple festival: it is a collective celebration of volunteerism and local identity, where each stand is managed by Pro Loco volunteers who bring the best of their town to the table.
Flavors from Mountain to Plain
The exedras of the ducal complex host dozens of gastronomic stations with a range of specialties from frico with polenta to Carnic cjarsons, from San Daniele cured ham to Montasio cheese, as well as game dishes and traditional desserts like cjastelani biscuits and chestnut muffins. Many recipes are innovative reinterpretations rooted in the region's memory. Accompanying the dishes are the great Friulian DOC wines and regional craft beers, with dedicated guided tastings.
More Than Just Gastronomy
Alongside the stands, a packed calendar of events enlivens all the days: free concerts, tribute bands, DJ sets, Friulian folklore groups, craft and creativity markets, exhibitions, guided tours of the villa and the Vintage Carriage Museum, cycling routes, workshops for children, and cultural presentations. A program designed for all ages, weaving together music, culture, sport, nature, and crafts.
A Showcase of the Territory
The event enjoys the support of the Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, the Municipality of Codroipo, and the Pordenone-Udine Chamber of Commerce, and collaborates with PromoTurismoFVG, the Friuli Foundation, and the Friulian Philological Society. Committed to sustainability, it has obtained the EcoFVG ecological certification. An unmissable event for those who want to discover the most genuine side of Friuli, through taste, traditions, and hospitality.
Sapori Pro Loco — edition 2026
The 23rd edition of Sapori Pro Loco takes place over two weekends: Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th (lunch and dinner), and then Friday, May 22nd (dinner), Saturday, May 23rd, and Sunday, May 24th (lunch and dinner). Twenty-two Pro Loco associations animate the gastronomic stands with 66 regional specialties, more than half of which are new or reinterpretations of tradition, accompanied by Friuli Venezia Giulia DOC wines and craft beers.
In addition to gastronomy, over fifty Pro Loco associations from the UNPLI Regional Committee contribute to a calendar that spans music, folklore, culture, sport, guided tours, nature, crafts, and literature.
Programme Sapori Pro Loco 2026
Saturday, May 16th
- 08:40 AM - 6:00 PM Cycling tour "Libraries by Bike"
- 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Craft exhibition "Scus dal Rojal"
- 12:00 PM Opening of gastronomic stands
- 6:00 PM Inaugural ceremony of the 23rd edition with the Musical Band
- 9:00 PM Concert Max Bonano & Michela Bernardi (free admission)
Sunday, May 17th
- 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Craft and creativity market (Piazza dei Dogi)
- 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM "ArteInVilla", plein air painting competition
- 10:00 AM Opening of stands
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friulian folklore with traditional groups
- 8:30 PM Concert "Sanremo in Rosa" (free admission)
Friday, May 22nd
- 6:00 PM Opening of stands
- 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Guided tasting of craft beers
- 9:00 PM DJ set Matteo Sal (free admission)
Saturday, May 23rd
- 10:00 AM Opening of stands
- 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Gastronomic workshops: garlic from Resia, cod from Turriaco, DOC wines "Bertiûl tal Friûl"
- 9:00 PM Concert ABBASHOW - ABBA Tribute Band (free admission)
Sunday, May 24th
- 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Craft market and workshops for children by the Red Cross
- 11:30 AM Concert Camino Kammerchor Vocal Ensemble (Sant'Andrea Chapel)
- 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM "Giant Game of the Goose" for children
- 8:00 PM Concert by young orchestras "Ciak, si suona!"
- 9:45 PM Closing Fireworks display
Guided tours of Villa Manin and the Vintage Carriage Museum throughout the days.
Highlights Sapori Pro Loco 2026
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Practical information — Sapori Pro Loco
Getting Here
Villa Manin is located in Passariano, a hamlet of Codroipo (UD), easily accessible from the A4 motorway (Codroipo exit) and the Codroipo train station. Ample parking nearby.
Admission
Access to the event area and shows is free. Some events and guided tours require booking via email to the organization.
Accommodation
Numerous accommodation facilities in Codroipo and in the municipalities of Medio Friuli; Udine is about 25 km away.
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Where does it take place — Sapori Pro Loco
Villa Manin di Passariano