Festival · October 29, 2026 – November 15, 2026 · Lavariano, Mortegliano (UD)
Experience a unique gastronomic celebration in Lavariano, dedicated to the exquisite Friulian goose and local new wine. This festival offers guided tastings, a market featuring high-quality local produce, captivating shows, and a culinary competition. You'll also find food stalls serving delicious goose dishes, premium Friulian DOC wines, and sparkling wines.
Indulge in a delightful array of local flavors, including traditional Friulian goose dishes, perfectly paired with the region's new wine. Enjoy a selection of prestigious Friulian DOC wines and refreshing sparkling wines, all available at the food stalls.
📅 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2026 🍽️ 7:30 PM Tasting Evening: A guided tasting and food-wine pairing session focused on goose, in collaboration with the Italian Sommelier Association of Friuli Venezia Giulia. 📅 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026 📍 9:00 AM Naturalmente Lavariano Market opens, featuring quality agri-food products and tastings. 📍 9:00 AM Special Market with friends from Tuscany, offering typical products. 🎨 Students from Lavariano and Mortegliano Primary Schools present their creative workshops: «L'oca delle meraviglie». 🎉 12:00 PM Inauguration of the XXIX Festa dell'Oca e del Vin Novello and uncorking of the first bottle, with regional and local authorities present. 🍽️ 12:00 PM Food stalls open, serving goose dishes, Vin Novello, fine Friulian DOC wines, and sparkling wines. 🏆 3:00 PM 15th Oca e Vin Novello Culinary Competition on San Martino's Day, judged by a renowned jury. 🏅 7:00 PM Awards Ceremony for the Culinary Competition. 📅 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026 📍 9:00 AM Naturalmente Lavariano Market opens, featuring quality agri-food products and tastings. 📍 9:00 AM Special Market with friends from Tuscany. 🍽️ 11:00 AM Food stalls open, serving goose dishes, Vin Novello, fine Friulian DOC wines, and sparkling wines. 🍽️ 1:00 PM L'Oca in tavola: A food and wine journey through the scents and flavors of the region. Lunch in the hall with goose-based dishes paired with Vin Novello, prepared by the 'Bonaldo Stringher' Institute of Udine, in collaboration with the Italian Sommelier Association. 🍷 3:00 PM Guided tours of local wineries. 🎟️ 9:00 PM Grand Lotteria dell'Oca drawing.