Dossena Livestock Fair

Dossena and its livestock tradition

In the heart of Val Brembana, the Municipality of Dossena (Province of Bergamo) preserves one of the most deep-rooted traditions of the Orobie Alps: the breeding of Brown Swiss cattle. Every autumn, this vocation translates into a major livestock fair, a moment of celebration and comparison for local breeders.

The Brown Swiss cattle show

The event takes place at the Davide Astori Sports Field and revolves around the cattle show. From early morning, the jury is at work, evaluating the animals presented by the breeders; the presentation of the cattle and the awards punctuate the day. The best cow wins access to the final of the Queen and Little Queen of the Valleys, the competition that at the end of October, in Camerata Cornello, brings together the finest animals from the various local fairs. It is no coincidence that winning animals of the title of Queen of the Bergamo Valleys have come from Dossena.

A community celebration

Organized by the Municipality of Dossena with the contribution of a group of young breeders under 30, the fair is much more than a technical exhibition: it is a village festival that celebrates the bond between the community, its mountain pastures, and the work of those who still carry on mountain farming today. The event is part of the rich calendar of cattle shows that, from August to October, liven up the Bergamo valleys.