Shrimp and Rural Oven Festival

A Festival That Makes History

With over 130 years behind it, the Shrimp and Rural Oven Festival in Remanzacco is a true institution of Friulian gastronomy: the 139th edition was held in 2025, a testament to a tradition that spans generations. Every July, Remanzacco's Piazza dell'Amicizia, a town in the province of Udine on the road to Cividale, transforms for three days into the kingdom of shrimp, in a celebration that combines good food, music, and conviviality.

Shrimp in All Their Forms

The absolute protagonists are, of course, the shrimp, prepared by chefs according to traditional recipes: Catalan style, in saôr (the sweet and sour marinade of Adriatic school), and in other versions that change from year to year. Accompanying them are sparkling wines and a rich selection of side dishes: fried calamari, fritters, battered vegetables, fries, and the unmissable meat grills. The reference to the "rural oven" evokes the peasant memory of the town and its ancient communal ovens.

Three Evenings of Celebration

The program alternates elegant moments and evenings of pure fun: from the refined dinner under the stars to open, by reservation, to nights dedicated to dance music and the greatest hits of the past, with DJ sets and live concerts. For the little ones, a play area with inflatables is always set up, in a festival truly designed for all ages.

The Work of the Pro Loco

Behind the event is the Pro Loco Comune Remanzacco APS, which, with the patronage of the Municipality and the support of the Region Friuli Venezia Giulia, organizes the festival every year, also focusing on sustainability with the use of reusable tableware. An event that, edition after edition, continues to fill the square and make itself talked about throughout the region.