Sagra · August 8, 2026 – August 9, 2026 · Stolvizza (UD)
A traditional festival celebrating the ancient craft of the knife sharpener (arrotino) in Val Resia. This two-day event features live knife and tool sharpening demonstrations, artisan workshops, leatherworking displays, theatrical performances, and creative activities. Enjoy local specialties from food trucks and craft beer from Birrificio di Naon.
Indulge in a selection of local street food specialties from various food trucks, perfectly paired with craft beer from the renowned Birrificio di Naon.
📅 SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 9:00 AM - Guided hike on the Ta Lipa Pot trail (3 hours, easy difficulty, with guide Nicola Cabone) 9:00 AM - Local artisan and hobbyist stands open 9:30 AM - 'Affiliamo': Sharpening stand with Val Resia Arrotini – bring your tools to be sharpened! 10:00 AM - Arrotino Museum opens (10:00 AM-1:00 PM / 2:00 PM-5:00 PM) 11:00 AM - 'Scintille di storie che illuminano il presente' — Memories of Arrotini 3:00 PM - Meeting of artisan traditions: Arrotini from Val Rendena and Val Resia 5:45 PM - 🎭 Theatrical performance 'La regina della neve' — Compagnia Gli Alcuni (Free admission) 📅 SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 9:00 AM - Local artisan and hobbyist stands open 9:30 AM - 'Affiliamo': Sharpening stand with Val Resia Arrotini 10:00 AM - Arrotino Museum opens (10:00 AM-1:00 PM / 2:00 PM-5:00 PM) 10:00 AM - 'Crea il tuo fodero' Workshop — Master knifemaker Bruno Bruna (max 10 people, 5 hours, reservation: segreteria@associazionelago.it) 10:00 AM - 'Crea il tuo coltello in legno' Workshop (FREE, info: segreteria@associazionelago.it) 11:00 AM - ⛪ Holy Mass at the church of Stolvizza 12:00 PM-4:00 PM - 'Con le mani...!' Hay Workshop with Julia Artico (FREE, info: info@arrotinivalresia.it) 🍽️ Throughout both days: Food trucks with specialties and craft beer from Birrificio di Naon 🎨 Painting workshop with Amadeja tessuti (natural colors and flowers) 🥾 Leatherworking demonstration with Nicola Golisano (Calzoleria Golisano) and Stefano Scodeller (Il Calzolaio)