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Fen Art, International Hay Sculpture Festival

Festival · July 10, 2026 – July 12, 2026 · Pontebba (UD)

The sixth edition of Fen Art transforms Pontebba into an open-air art workshop, featuring 12 international artists creating monumental sculptures from hay and straw. The festival offers creative workshops for children and families, a cultural walk along the Romea Strata, a gastronomic village with Friulian specialties like frico, polenta, and tagliatelle al San Daniele, and traditional performances by the Corni di Caccia della Valcanale.

🍽️ Food & Menu

Indulge in authentic Friulian cuisine at the gastronomic village, where you can savor hearty polenta, delicious tagliatelle al San Daniele, and frico, a savory local cheese and potato dish that's a true taste of the region.

📅 Program

📅 **Friday, July 10** 🎤 5:30 PM - Nati per Leggere: Story time for preschoolers with Luca Zalateu 🚶 6:30 PM - In cammino con ROMEA STRATA: Free guided cultural loop walk (registration required) 🍽️ 6:00 PM - Gastronomic Village opens, serving typical local dishes 📅 **Saturday, July 11** 🎵 Note di fiaba: Grimm's fairy tales told with live music (Bassa Aria - viola, cello, flute) 🎨 Hay Flower Workshop with Monika Wedam: Discover the properties, legends, and uses of flowers 🎪 Fen Park: Continuous kids' area with over 50 themed games along Via Roma 📅 **Sunday, July 12** 🎤 10:30 AM - La Pimpa: Readings and workshops dedicated to Altan's polka-dotted dog character 🎪 11:00 AM - Fen Zoo: Themed journey exploring sheep shearing and wool processing 🎵 Traditional performances by Corni di Caccia della Valcanale and Corpo Bandistico Città di Cividale 🍽️ Gastronomic Village open until evening All Weekend: The Hay Arena in Piazza Garibaldi and installations of monumental sculptures in picturesque locations throughout the town.