Programme of the Flight Festival 2024
Meduno is preparing to host the 2024 edition of the “Festival del Volo” (Flight Festival), an event that celebrates the magic of flight and the beauty of aerial disciplines, with a rich proposal of activities and experiences for all ages. The Festival will be held on 11, 12 and 13 October 2024, offering a weekend immersed in culture, sport, shows and food & wine, in the splendid setting of the Friulian Pre-Alps.
The programme includes three days of fun and discovery, where participants can experiment with workshops, watch spectacular performances and enjoy relaxing moments with local specialities.
Friday 11 October
The opening day of the Festival will begin with a moment dedicated to discovering the culinary excellence of the territory.
- At 6:00 o’clock in the evening, at the Palazzo Colossis, a tasting of local products organised by the Restaurant Alla Stella will take place, for which reservations are required (WhatsApp +39 393 9494763). This experience will be a journey through the typical flavours of Friuli, where tradition and innovation meet.
- At 8:00 o’clock in the evening, there will be the presentation of the new MedunInVolo.it website, a portal entirely dedicated to flight-related activities and tourism in Meduno. The event will be enriched by the refined musical performance of the talented cellist Jana Kulichova, whose accompaniment will create a unique and enchanting atmosphere.
Throughout the day, it will be possible to participate in a series of sports and recreational activities:
- Climbing on an artificial wall with instructors from CAI Spilimbergo, a challenge for all adventure lovers.
- Gliding School, where expert instructors will accompany participants in a unique experience, in direct contact with the sky.
- The day will end in grand style with the grand final of the band of musicians and flag-wavers of the Contrada Bastìa di Noale, who will fill the air with colours, music and ancient traditions.
Saturday 12 October
The second day of the Festival will focus on children and music.
- At 8:00 o’clock in the evening, at the municipal gymnasium, primary school children will be the protagonists of a special meeting, designed to bring them closer to the world of flying and aerial arts.
- This will be followed at 8:30 o’clock by the musical performance Musica fra le Nuvole (Music in the Clouds), with a performance by the Stravinskij Ensemble, which will take the audience on a melodic journey that recalls the sensations and atmospheres of flight.
Sunday 13 October
The last day of the Festival will take place at the airfield of Toppo di Travesio, where air shows and creative workshops will entertain visitors.
- At 11 o’clock the group LiberAerea will offer an extraordinary “aerial fabric” show, in which suspended acrobats will defy gravity with elegant evolutions, all accompanied by the live music of accordionist Paolo Forte.
- At 12.30, the eagerly awaited “Aperitivo del Volo” (Flight Aperitif) will be an opportunity to relax and enjoy a gourmet break surrounded by nature.
In the afternoon, starting at 3:00 o’clock, the little ones will be able enjoy a series of interactive workshops:
- “E via con l’aria!” (And go with the air!”: children can learn to build flying toys with Balthazar, creating objects that can soar through the sky.
- Creative workshops to make pinwheels and kites with ‘La Bottega dei Sogni’, stimulating imagination and manual skills.
The 2024 Flight Festival represents a unique opportunity to experience emotions under the open sky, discover the beauty of the Meduno area and be inspired by the fascination of flight. Do not miss the celebration that combines sport, art and culture in an extraordinary natural setting.
For more information you can contact the Ecomuseo Lis Aganis at +39 393 9494763 or via e-mail at info@ecomuseolisaganis.it
