# Italian mountain cheese festivals and industry events

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-mountain-cheese-festivals-and-industry-events
> Updated: 2026-09-08T10:31:13.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Various mountain cheese festivals and competitions are scheduled across Italy. In Asiago, the Made in Malga 2026 event reported increased visitor attendance and producer turnover, with subsequent programming including masterclasses on European blue cheeses and Turkish Kars cheeses. Additionally, the Fiormaggi competition is set for October in Valle Camonica to evaluate cheeses produced from free-range cow, sheep, or goat milk.

In the Carnia region, the village of Sutrio will host the ForMandi festival on October 18. The event features tastings from approximately twenty mountain farms and artisanal markets. Beyond gastronomy, the festival includes a conference titled ‘La voce delle malghe’ (The Voice of the Mountain Farms) to address sustainability, tourism, and the role of mountain pastures in biodiversity and geological stability.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Sutrio to host ForMandi mountain cheese festival

The village of Sutrio will host ForMandi on October 18, a festival celebrating Carnia's mountain cheeses, traditional gastronomy, and the sustainability of local mountain farming.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sutrio-to-host-formandi-mountain-cheese-festival

### 2026-09-06: Italian mountain cheese festivals report growth and upcoming 2026 events

Italian mountain cheese events Made in Malga and Fiormaggi report growth and upcoming competitions for 2026, highlighting alpine dairy traditions and regional producers.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-mountain-cheese-festivals-report-growth-and-upcoming-2026-events

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