Sagra · October 23, 2026 – October 25, 2026 · Gaiarine (PN)
The 28th Festa della Zucca brings Gaiarine to life with a rich program of events for all ages. Visitors can savor typical specialties like frico alla zucca (pumpkin cheese crisp), baccalà (codfish), trippe (tripe stew), and grilled meats. Don't miss the 'Marcia della Zucca' (Pumpkin Walk) and the exciting 'Asta delle Torte' (Cake Auction). The event also features art exhibitions, local artisans, live shows, and tastings, with food stalls open every evening.
Indulge in a variety of local culinary delights, including the unique frico alla zucca, a savory cheese crisp with pumpkin. You'll also find hearty main courses like traditional baccalà (salted codfish), succulent grilled meats, and trippe, a classic Italian stew for the adventurous palate.
📅 FRI OCT 23 🍽️ Food stalls open from 7:00 PM. 📍 Luna Park in Via degli Alpini 🕒 3:00 PM - FESTA DELLO SCOLARO (Children's Festival) 📍 Comitato Festeggiamenti San Rocco in Via degli Alpini 🕒 7:00 PM - TYPICAL SPECIALTIES: Frico alla zucca, Baccalà, Trippe, Grilled Meats 🕒 8:00 PM - ASTA DELLE TORTE (Cake Auction) 📍 Gruppo Alpini di Gaiarine in Via degli Alpini 🕒 8:00 PM - CASTAGNATA CON GRUPPO ALPINI DI GAIARINE (Roasted Chestnuts with the Alpine Group) 📅 SAT OCT 24 🍽️ Food stalls open from 7:00 PM. 📍 Luna Park in Via degli Alpini 🕒 3:00 PM - FESTA DELLO SCOLARO (Children's Festival) 🏃♀️ 5:00 PM - 2ª MARCIA DELLA ZUCCA (2nd Pumpkin Walk - suitable for all ages through the town streets) 📍 Comitato Festeggiamenti San Rocco in Via degli Alpini 🕒 7:00 PM - TYPICAL SPECIALTIES 🙏 8:00 PM - SANTA MESSA (Holy Mass) 📍 Gruppo Alpini di Gaiarine in Via degli Alpini 🕒 8:00 PM - CASTAGNATA CON GRUPPO ALPINI DI GAIARINE (Roasted Chestnuts with the Alpine Group) 📅 SUN OCT 25 🍽️ Food stalls open from 7:00 PM. 🎨 All day long: EXHIBITIONS, COLLECTIONS, ARTISANS, HOBBYISTS, SHOWS, DANCES, AND TASTINGS 🕒 9:00 AM - ART EXHIBITIONS AND SHOP DISPLAYS OPEN 🚶♀️ 9:45 AM - PARADE THROUGH THE TOWN STREETS 🎉 10:30 AM - OFFICIAL INAUGURATION OF THE 28ª FESTA DELLA ZUCCA 🍽️ 12:00 PM - FOOD AND WINE STANDS OPEN