In the last week of August, the small town of Arnad celebrates the “Féhta dou lar”, a tradition that has been ongoing for nearly fifty years and attracts thousands of tourists.
The “Lard Festival”,provides the perfect opportunity to taste the famous “Valle d’Aosta Arnad PDO lard”
The festival is held in Keya in a clearing that houses small wooden chalets, decorated for the occasion with flowers and embroidered hemp cloth.You will find gastronomic events, dance parties and much more.
The pleasant taste of this cured meat reminds us of the herbs used in its preparation: each slice is white when cut, with a possible layer of meat and a slightly pink centre.
For some years now, tasting events have been held that allow visitors to learn more about the products and enjoy them together with others that complement them best.
Avoid the queue during the event by booking your meal online
During the event there will be entertainment for the little ones, the presence of farm animals and the opportunity to discover ancient rural activities.
Free shuttle trains from the car parks to the event and vice versa. Free shuttle to the event also from the Fort of Bard (reservations at the information stand in the Fort).
Program
Thursday, August 22, 2024
- 6:00 PM - Running race
- 6:30 PM - Inauguration of the 51st “Valle d’Aosta Lard d’Arnad DOP” Festival
- 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM - Dinner with typical dishes from Arnad
- 11:00 PM - Dancing evening with the Divina Band and D.J. set Alex Mensa and Doppio 18
Friday, August 23, 2024
- 12:00 - 15:00 - Lunch with typical dishes from Arnad
- 19:00 - 22:30 - Dinner with typical dishes from Arnad
- 22:00 - Dance Evening with the Omar Codazzi Show Orchestra (free admission)
Saturday, August 24, 2024
- 12:00 - 22:30 - Continuous restaurant service. Lunch and dinner with typical dishes from Arnad
- 2:30 pm - Mountain bike race for children aged 7-12
- 8:30 pm - Elimination round of the "Bataille des Chèvres" (bloodless goat fights)
- 10:00 pm - Dance Evening with the Marianna Lanteri Show Orchestra (free admission)
Sunday, August 25, 2024
- 10:00 am - Opening of the market "51st Festa del Valle d'Aosta Lard d'Arnad DOP" with the tasting and sale of local products displayed by farmers in the characteristic wooden houses. Guests:
- "Storico Ribelle", Slow Food Presidium mountain cheese - Valtellina
- "Apples and apple juice" - Valle d'Aosta - 12:00 - Lunch at the Exhibitors' huts
- 14:00 - Cheerful afternoon with the “Amis d’Albian” and the “Filarmonica di Arnad”
- 19:00 - Opening of the restaurant with typical dishes from Arnad
Free shuttle trains from the car parks to the event and vice versa. Free shuttle to the event also from the Fort of Bard (reservations at the information stand in the Fort).
Those who purchase a meal in the restaurant area will be given a card that allows free entry to the art exhibition Marino Marini, Arcane fantasie at the Forte di Bard (promotion valid until September 1st).
Note - this information is not directly connected to the Cammino Balteo path but it is part of the Aosta Valley tourist offer.