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 food and wine program and entertainment. You can enjoy specialties like 'Mus' (donkey stew), calamari, pork shank with potatoes, gnocchi with duck ragu, and frico, all in a covered and heated environment. Evenings will be enlivened by 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 'Mus' (donkey stew) and crispy fried calamari to tender pork shank with potatoes and rich gnocchi with duck ragu. Don't miss the famous Frico, a delicious cheese and potato dish, alongside traditional tripe with polenta and hot sandwiches. Complement your meal with local wines or refreshing cocktails, and enjoy grilled vegetables and beans as sides.
The festival kicks off on THURSDAY, October 1st, with a special 'Mus' dinner at 7:30 PM (reservations recommended at 340.2729901). FRIDAY, October 2nd, features calamari at 7:30 PM, followed by a DJ set with Dj Valdez at 9:15 PM. SATURDAY, October 3rd, and SUNDAY, October 4th, bring lively dance evenings with orchestras 'STEFANIA MARCHESI' and 'FRANCESCA MAZZUCCATO' respectively, both starting at 9:15 PM. WEDNESDAY, October 7th, offers another chance for 'Mus' at 7:30 PM (reservations recommended). THURSDAY, October 8th, highlights 'Stinco con patate' (pork shank with potatoes) at 7:30 PM (reservations recommended), plus a Briscola card tournament at 8:30 PM with food and wine prizes. On FRIDAY, October 9th, enjoy calamari at 7:30 PM, followed by an 80s/90s music night with 'Dj Mister Nik' at 9:30 PM (all proceeds donated to ALS research). SATURDAY, October 10th, features a dance evening with the 'SORRISO' orchestra at 9:00 PM. The grand finale on SUNDAY, October 11th, includes a Holy Mass at 10:30 AM, a community lunch for the Sanfochesi at 12:00 PM (reservations recommended), a procession with the simulacrum of the Madonna del Rosario accompanied by the Porcia Band at 3:00 PM, and the traditional 'Cuccagna' game at 4:30 PM. The festival concludes with a grand final dance evening with the 'ORNELLA NICOLINI' ECO FVG orchestra at 9:15 PM.