Spring Festival

Gonars Welcomes Spring

When the first warm days arrive in the Bassa Friulana, Gonars opens its town center to one of the most anticipated festivals of the local calendar. The Spring Festival, organized by the Pro Loco of Gonars with the support of the Municipality, is an event designed for all ages: families, young people, and curious passers-by gather in the streets of the village for two days of flavors, music, and outdoor fun.

Markets, Craftspeople, and Local Products

The heart of the event is the large market that invades the streets of the center: stalls from traveling vendors, craftspeople, zero-km stands with local agricultural products, exhibitors, and information points. An ideal walk to discover the crafts and gastronomic excellences of the Friulian plain, between Udine and the lagoons of Grado and Marano.

Street Food and Friulian Cuisine

The food and wine tradition is not lacking: alongside street food, there are the Pro Loco's stalls with typical Friulian dishes, from gnocchi to frico, from goulash to wurstel. Aperitifs and tastings accompany the entire day, in a convivial atmosphere that is the hallmark of Friuli's village festivals.

Music, Shows, and Tombola

The afternoons and evenings are marked by live music, DJ sets in the squares and venues, dance performances, and entertainment. Among the most popular attractions are the games and rides for the little ones, tournaments, and, to close the festival, the tombola (bingo) with a rich prize pool, the real highlight of Sunday evening.

A Festival That Resists All Weather

The Spring Festival takes place "rain or shine": it is a demonstration of the community spirit that animates the Pro Loco and the many volunteers of Gonars. A simple and genuine opportunity to experience the most authentic Friuli, that of villages that know how to celebrate together.