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.
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.
📅 **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.