Sagra · August 22, 2026 – September 8, 2026 · Tesis, Vivaro (PN)
Experience the historic Sagra di Tesis, now in its 67th edition, nestled in the heart of the beautiful Magredi del Cellina. This traditional festival offers a captivating setting, featuring top national dance orchestras on a spacious, free-entry dance floor, alongside food and wine kiosks serving local specialties like homemade gnocchi and succulent sliced beef (tagliata di manzo). It's an unmissable event in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region.
Indulge in a delightful array of local flavors, from refreshing Sgroppino cocktails and traditional Italian desserts to hearty homemade gnocchi. Savor grilled meats, including the popular tagliata di manzo (sliced beef) and arrosticini (grilled lamb skewers), offering a true taste of regional culinary traditions.
The Sagra di Tesis offers a packed program of events: 📅 SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 🎵 6:00 PM: "PESCIOLINO E BOLLICINE" Aperitivo with DJ SET 🍽️ 7:00 PM: Food kiosks open 💃 9:00 PM: Dance evening with the "SORRISO" orchestra 📅 SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 🚴 9:30 AM: Meet-up for "TESIS PEDALA," a non-competitive cycling tour (approx. 20 km) open to all 🚴 10:00 AM: "TESIS PEDALA" starts, followed by lunch for participants 🍽️ 7:00 PM: Food kiosks open 💃 8:30 PM: Dance evening with the "LUCA RONCARI" orchestra 📅 FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 📍 5:00 PM: Countryside museum walk, organized by Albergo Diffuso di Vivaro and Gruppo Archeologico Cellina Meduna. Meeting point at Corte Galletto in via Mazzini 8, Tesis 🍽️ 7:00 PM: Food kiosks open 🎵 9:00 PM: 90s/2000s Italian music party with "ITALIANA BAND" 📅 SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 🍽️ 6:00 PM: Aperitivo with ARROSTICINI and DJ SET 🍽️ 7:00 PM: Food kiosks open 💃 9:00 PM: Dance evening with the "DANIELA CAVANNA" orchestra 📅 SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 🖼️ 4:00 PM: BONSAI "CLUB FUJI" Exhibition 🃏 4:30 PM: Briscola card game tournament 🍽️ 7:00 PM: Food kiosks open 💃 8:30 PM: Dance evening with the "FRANCESCA MAZZUCCATO" orchestra 📅 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 05 🍽️ 7:00 PM: Food kiosks open 💃 9:00 PM: Dance evening with the "ELENA CAMMARONE" orchestra 📅 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 06 🍽️ 7:00 PM: Food kiosks open 💃 8:30 PM: Dance evening with the "MATTIA AGOSTINI" orchestra 📅 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 08 ⛪ 11:00 AM: Holy Mass procession 3:30 PM: Vespers and procession accompanied by the "A. Cesaratto" Band of Vivaro 🎈 5:00 PM: Games for children 🍽️ 7:00 PM: Food kiosks open 💃 8:30 PM: Closing celebration with the "ANNA MARIA ALLEGRETTI" orchestra