Sports Festival of Treppo Grande

A festival that unites sport and food

In Treppo Grande, a small town in the Friulian foothills in the province of Udine, spring concludes with an event that the community eagerly awaits all year round: the Sports Festival. For about ten days, from late May to early June, the 'Scivo' sports field on Via Trento becomes a large open-air courtyard where amateur sports and good Friulian cuisine coexist from morning until late at night.

Tournaments for everyone

The competitive heart of the event lies in the football and volleyball tournaments, which see local teams compete in a fun and festive atmosphere. Alongside the fields, there's table football, games between friends, and play areas for children, ensuring that every age group finds its own moment.

The flavors of Friuli under the tent

The gastronomic stand is the other major attraction: the undisputed star is frico, a symbol of Carnic and foothill cuisine, accompanied by chips, sausage sandwiches, wurstels, hamburgers (also in a vegan version), and the classic Wiener Schnitzel, reminiscent of Friuli's Central European connections. Beer and local wine are served, while evenings come alive with DJ sets and music.

'Par cognossi Trep' and the community spirit

Among the most characteristic events is the walk 'Par cognossi Trep' ('to get to know Treppo'), a convivial occasion to discover corners and history of the town by walking together. The festival is organized by local volunteers (UOLLI) and is entirely dedicated to funding and keeping alive the sporting and associative life of the area, now part of the municipality of Treppo Ligosullo, formed by the merger of Treppo Grande and Ligosullo.

Treppo Grande and the foothills

We are in the hilly area north of Udine, where Friuli begins to rise towards the Julian Prealps. It is a land of quiet villages, meadows, and woods, ideal for those seeking authentic Friulian experiences away from the most crowded destinations: the Sports Festival is the best way to experience its community spirit.