Sagra · September 4, 2026 – September 6, 2026 · San Daniele del Friuli (UD)
Experience the 389th edition of the traditional Sagra di Madonna di Strada, a vibrant parish festival blending religious, sporting, and recreational activities. This three-day celebration from September 4th to 6th at Campo Base features a torchlight procession through the villages, exciting tournaments for soccer, basketball, briscola (a traditional Italian card game), and beach volleyball, along with captivating shows and a solemn procession. It's a wonderful opportunity for conviviality and community, celebrating a deeply rooted local tradition.
📅 **Friday, September 4th** 🔥 8:00 PM - Gather at various starting points in the different 'borghi' (villages) for the torchlight procession (Borghi Riuniti: Casa del '300, Borgo Sacco: Ex Bar da Cristo, Borgo Sopracastello: Bar alla Fortuna, Borgo Pozzo: Campo Base) ⛪ 8:30 PM - Arrival at Piazzale IV Novembre, reaching the Santuario di Madonna di Strada 🍽️ 8:30 PM - Community dinner 📅 **Saturday, September 5th** 🍽️ 3:00 PM - Food stands open ⚽ 3:00 PM - Start of 5+1 soccer tournaments between the 'Borghi' 🏀 4:00 PM - Men's and women's Basketball Tournament (birth years 2011/2012/2013/2014) 🚴 5:00 PM - Cycling obstacle course for kids 🎵 5:00 PM - Music with DJ Devid 🍽️ 7:00 PM - Kitchens open and Briscola tournament begins, finals for Soccer and Basketball tournaments 🏐 8:00 PM - Night Beach Volley 4vs4 tournament between the 'Borghi' 🎭 9:00 PM - Show "Un viaggio per l'Aldilà" by Vanni Rugo and Misiot 📅 **Sunday, September 6th** ⛪ 10:30 AM - Solemn Holy Mass at the Santuario di Madonna di Strada with participation from all 'Borghi' 🎮 1:30 PM - 64th "Madonna di Strada" Trophy - Traditional popular games ⛪ 6:30 PM - Vespers & Procession accompanied by the "Ex Alpini" Band of Coja di Tarcento 🍽️ 7:00 PM - Kitchens open 🏆 9:15 PM - Awards ceremony & video presentation 🎰 10:30 PM - Tombola (bingo) drawing ✨ Afterwards - Fireworks show