# Regional culinary and wine competitions in Europe > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-culinary-and-wine-competitions-in-europe > Updated: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Various regional food and wine events have been organized across Europe to showcase local products and professional skills. In Tomelloso, Spain, the ‘Tomelloso Sabor’ program has opened registration for national tasting competitions involving melon, wine, cheese, and brandy. The events, scheduled for mid-October, offer cash prizes for top performers in each category, including specific awards for local and young contestants. In Italy, culinary education and viticulture were highlighted through different initiatives. Students at the Formont Valsusa hospitality school participated in the 36th Fiera della Toma by preparing traditional dishes and providing catering services. Additionally, the Venice International Wine Trophy concluded in Lonigo, where judges used blind tastings to evaluate wines. The competition saw notable performances from wines originating in Calabria and Sicily, alongside established regions. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-12: Italian culinary and wine events showcase regional excellence Italian culinary and viticultural events highlighted regional excellence, featuring Formont Valsusa students at the Fiera della Toma and the conclusion of the Venice International Wine Trophy in Lonigo. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-culinary-and-wine-events-showcase-regional-excellence ### 2026-10-07: Tomelloso hosts national tasting competitions for wine, cheese, melon, and brandy Tomelloso is hosting national tasting competitions for wine, cheese, melon, and brandy from October 16-18 as part of the Tomelloso Sabor event. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tomelloso-hosts-national-tasting-competitions-for-wine-cheese-melon-and-brandy --- Cite as: Regional culinary and wine competitions in Europe. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/regional-culinary-and-wine-competitions-in-europe