Sagra · August 21, 2026 – August 30, 2026 · Arfanta, Tarzo (TV)
The 37th Festa Paesana di San Bartolomeo brings ten days of lively celebrations to Arfanta di Tarzo. Organized by the local Parish and the Arfanta Recreational Group, this event features a rich food and wine stand with different specialties each evening, live music, and a traditional fireworks display. The festival also includes sporting events like the Marcia di San Bartolomeo and religious ceremonies.
Indulge in a variety of hearty Italian dishes, including grilled rooster (galletto), a mixed grill (grigliata mista), and spit-roasted meats (spiedo). Don't miss the traditional tripe (trippe) for an authentic local experience, or grab a delicious 'panino onto,' a savory sandwich perfect for street food lovers.
📅 Friday, August 21 🍽️ 7:00 PM: Festival opening with food and wine stand. Evening specialty: 'PANINO ONTO' 🎵 9:30 PM: Live music with 'SPAGHETTI GANG' 📅 Saturday, August 22 🍽️ 7:00 PM: Festival opening with food and wine stand. Evening specialties: 'GRIGLIATA MISTA E TRIPPE' 🎵 9:30 PM: Live music with 'ALBERTO CREPALDI' orchestra 📅 Sunday, August 23 🏃 7:00 AM: Registration opens for the 16th MARCIA DI SAN BARTOLOMEO at the festival stand 🏃 8:30 AM: Start of the '16ª Marcia S. Bartolomeo' (18 km route) 🏃 9:00 AM: Start of the '16ª Marcia S. Bartolomeo' (6 and 12 km routes) 🍽️ 12:00 PM: Kitchen opens with 'SPIEDO' specialty 🍽️ 7:00 PM: Festival opening with food and wine stand. Evening specialties: 'GRIGLIATA MISTA E TRIPPE' 🎵 9:30 PM: Live music with 'I MAGIA' orchestra 📅 Monday, August 24 - SAN BARTOLOMEO ⛪ 6:00 PM: Solemn Holy Mass in honor of our Patron Saint. Presided by the diocesan Bishop S.E. Mons. R. Battocchio 🍽️ 7:00 PM: Festival opening with food and wine stand. Evening specialty: 'SPIEDO' 🎵 9:30 PM: Live music with 'MARIA GRAZIA' 🎆 11:30 PM: Traditional FIREWORKS DISPLAY over the Arfanta hills 📅 Friday, August 28 🍽️ 7:00 PM: Festival opening with food and wine stand. Evening specialty: 'GALLETTO' (reservations required by August 25) 🎵 9:30 PM: Live music with 'MELY E THE MOODIES' 📅 Saturday, August 29 🍽️ 7:00 PM: Festival opening with food and wine stand. Evening specialties: 'GRIGLIATA MISTA E TRIPPE' 🎵 9:30 PM: Live music with 'LYLIMAR' 📅 Sunday, August 30 - 6ª FESTA DELLA COMUNITÀ ⛪ 11:00 AM: Solemn Holy Mass 🍽️ 12:30 PM: '6° PRANZO DELLA COMUNITÀ' (Community Lunch) at the festival stand (reservations required by August 25)