Sagra · October 1, 2026 – October 11, 2026 · Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, San Foca, PN
The Sagra Madonna del Rosario in San Quirino offers eleven days of festivities with a rich program of food, wine, and entertainment. You can savor specialties like 'Mus' (donkey stew), calamari, pork shank with potatoes, gnocchi with duck ragu, and frico, all served in a comfortable, covered, and heated setting. Evenings will come alive with live music, DJ sets, and dancing with orchestras, culminating in a traditional procession and a community lunch.
Indulge in a variety of local delicacies, from hearty Frico (a cheese and potato dish) and flavorful gnocchi with duck ragu to fresh calamari and slow-cooked 'Mus' (donkey stew). Don't miss the tender pork shank with potatoes, traditional tripe with polenta, and hot sandwiches. Complement your meal with local wines and refreshing cocktails, or try the classic beans, with or without onions, and grilled vegetables.
The festival kicks off on THURSDAY, October 1st, at 7:30 PM with the evening's specialty: 'Mus' (donkey stew), available by reservation (call 340.2729901). On FRIDAY, October 2nd, at 7:30 PM, enjoy 'Calamari' as the special dish, followed by a DJ set with Dj Valdez in collaboration with AFDS San Quirino at 9:15 PM. SATURDAY, October 3rd, brings a dance evening with the 'STEFANIA MARCHESI' orchestra at 9:15 PM, and SUNDAY, October 4th, features another dance evening with the 'FRANCESCA MAZZUCCATO' orchestra at 9:15 PM. Mid-week, on WEDNESDAY, October 7th, 'Mus' is back as the evening's specialty at 7:30 PM (reservation required: 340.2729901). THURSDAY, October 8th, offers 'Stinco con patate' (pork shank with potatoes) at 7:30 PM (reservation required: 340.2729901), along with a Briscola card tournament with food and wine prizes at 8:30 PM. FRIDAY, October 9th, features 'Calamari' at 7:30 PM, followed by an 80s/90s music night with 'Dj Mister Nik' at 9:30 PM (all proceeds from donations will go to ALS research). The final weekend begins on SATURDAY, October 10th, with a dance evening featuring the 'SORRISO' orchestra at 9:00 PM. SUNDAY, October 11th, starts with Holy Mass at 10:30 AM, followed by the traditional Sanfochesi community lunch at 12:00 PM (reservation required: 340.2729901). At 3:00 PM, witness the procession with the simulacrum of the Madonna del Rosario, accompanied by the Porcia Band. At 4:30 PM, enjoy the 'Cuccagna' game with the 2008 conscripts, and the festival concludes with a grand finale dance evening featuring the 'ORNELLA NICOLINI' ECO FVG orchestra at 9:15 PM.