From 24 April to 10 May, Fossalon, a hamlet of Grado, will host the 38th edition of the Asparagus Festival, one of spring’s most eagerly awaited events. An event that celebrates one of the region’s iconic produce, offering a packed programme of activities ranging from food and wine to music and tradition. Throughout the festival, the kitchens will be open, serving dishes based on asparagus and local specialities, open for dinner on weekdays and for both lunch and dinner at weekends and on public holidays.
The programme features concerts and live music evenings, tastings of local wines and produce, family-friendly events and outdoor activities, such as walks through the fields. There will be plenty of opportunities to discover local specialities, with tastings dedicated to wines from the Aquileiese area, regional gins and bitters from Friuli Venezia Giulia.
New for the 2026 edition is the introduction of zero-kilometre ice cream, confirming the focus on local produce and the promotion of the short supply chain.
ProgrammeFriday 24 April
Kitchens open for dinner only
17:30 Carriage ride in Fossalon
20:00 Craft Farm Beer Festival
21:00 Country Roads with Elvis
Saturday 25 April – Feast of St Mark, Patron Saint of Fossalon
Kitchens open for lunch and dinner
12:00 Opening of the 38th edition
12:15 Welcome address by the authorities
12:35 Performance by the Town Band
14:30 Baby Club with entertainment
20:30 Rastafischio in concert
Sunday 26 April
Kitchens open for lunch and dinner
10:00 Aperikika (local produce initiative)
15:00 500 Club Isonzo
20:30 Absolute Five Live Band
Thursday 30 April
Kitchens open for dinner only
20:00 Tasting of bitters from Friuli Venezia Giulia
21:00 Dance evening with live music – Chapadol Swing Trio
Friday 1 May
Kitchens open for lunch and dinner
11:00 Wine tasting from the Aquileiese area
14:30 Metabolic walk through the fields
21:00 Exes Deluxe Cover Band
Saturday 2 May
Kitchens open for lunch and dinner
20:00 Gin tasting from Friuli Venezia Giulia
21:00 From the Dark – Europe Tribute Band
Sunday 3 May
Kitchens open for lunch and dinner
3.00 pm Activities with ponies, lambs, alpacas and llamas
7.00 pm Colli Orientali wine tasting
9.00 pm Carlo & Niky Live
Saturday 9 May
Kitchens open for lunch and dinner
3.00 pm Metabolic walk through the fields
9.00 pm Orchestra Fantasy (ballroom dancing)
Sunday 10 May
Kitchens open for lunch and dinner
12:30 Comedy show with Maxino, Flavio Furian and Elisa Bombagnin
18:00 Evening of Italian music
The event will take place even in the event of rain. For further information: prolocogrado@gmail.com
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