Filiano Pecorino DOP Festival

The reign of Pecorino di Filiano DOP

The Festival of Pecorino di Filiano DOP and Dairy Products is one of the historic festivals of Basilicata. Organized by Pro Loco Filiano, it celebrates Pecorino di Filiano DOP, a cheese made from the milk of sheep grazing in the northwestern area of Potenza, where over 160,000 head of sheep sustain a centuries-old cheesemaking tradition.

The largest dairy showcase in Lucania

Considered the most important dairy product exhibition and market in the region, the festival brings together producers from about thirty municipalities in the area. Among the stands, you'll find pecorino cheeses of various ages, ricotta, caciocavallo, and other cheeses, accompanied by guided tastings curated over the years by entities such as the Melfi Hotel Institute and AIS Basilicata, and enhanced by local honey products.

Not just cheese: culture and folklore

The event combines gastronomy, culture, and entertainment. The evenings come alive with folk music and traditional groups, while the program includes visits to the "Carpini Museum" Visitor Center and the rock paintings of Riparo Ranaldi, an element that links the festival to the archaeological and natural heritage of the area. Don't miss the creation of the traditional "treccia" (braid) by local cheesemakers. The festival is recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Basilicata.

Filiano and its territory

The Municipality of Filiano, in the Province of Potenza, with its hamlets of Scalera and Dragonetti, provides the setting for a festival that is both a source of identity pride and a great opportunity for promotion for local producers, capable of attracting thousands of visitors.