Gorgonzola Cheese Festival of Caronno Pertusella
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Cheese Local produce

Gorgonzola Cheese Festival of Caronno Pertusella

Two weekends of gorgonzola dishes and music at Parco della Resistenza

Caronno Pertusella — Varese (012)
Dates 25 Sep — 04 Oct 2026
Location Caronno Pertusella (012)
Prices Free
Status —

About Gorgonzola Cheese Festival

The Gorgonzola Festival is the most beloved gastronomic event in Caronno Pertusella, a municipality in the province of Varese bordering the Milanese area. Organized by the Pro Loco at Parco della Resistenza in via Avogadro, the festival traditionally spans two weekends between September and October and celebrates the famous Lombard veined cheese with a menu full of gorgonzola-based dishes, accompanied each evening by live music and karaoke.

Gorgonzola in Celebration

In Caronno Pertusella - a municipality in the province of Varese bordering the metropolitan area of Milan - gorgonzola becomes the star of one of the most successful festivals in the area. The Gorgonzola Festival, organized by the Pro Loco Caronno Pertusella at the Parco della Resistenza in via Avogadro, celebrates the great veined cheese of Lombard tradition, of which Lombardy is the land of origin along with Piedmont.

A Menu Entirely Featuring Gorgonzola

The heart of the event is the table: the stands offer numerous specialties that feature gorgonzola in a thousand ways, from lasagna with gorgonzola to toasted polenta with gorgonzola cream and salamella, as well as first courses, main courses, and tempting options designed to enhance the unmistakable flavor of the cheese. An opportunity to discover the versatility of a product that is a symbol of Lombard gastronomy.

Music and Conviviality Over Two Weekends

The festival is distinguished by its duration: it takes place over two weekends, between the end of September and the beginning of October. Each evening is accompanied by live music and the opportunity to participate in karaoke, in a festive atmosphere that attracts visitors from all over the province of Varese and the nearby Milanese hinterland. An event that combines taste, tradition, and fun in the heart of the Saronnese region.

Gorgonzola Cheese Festival — edition 2026

In 2026, the Pro Loco Caronno Pertusella will once again host the Gorgonzola Festival at Parco della Resistenza, over two weekends between September and October: a rich menu of gorgonzola-based dishes, live music, and karaoke every evening. Precise dates and menu will be published by the Pro Loco in the weeks prior.

The 2026 edition of the Gorgonzola Festival of Caronno Pertusella is expected, as per tradition, over two weekends between the end of September and the beginning of October, at the Parco della Resistenza in via Avogadro. The Pro Loco Caronno Pertusella will offer the rich menu of gorgonzola-based dishes, with evenings enlivened by live music and karaoke. The precise dates and detailed menu will be announced by the Pro Loco in the weeks preceding the event.

Programme Gorgonzola Cheese Festival 2026

The program and detailed menu for the 2026 edition will be announced by the Pro Loco Caronno Pertusella. The usual structure of the festival includes:

  • Opening of the food stands at Parco della Resistenza on both weekends
  • Menu with gorgonzola specialties: lasagna with gorgonzola, toasted polenta with gorgonzola cream and salamella, first and second courses
  • Live music and karaoke every evening

Highlights Gorgonzola Cheese Festival 2026

The gorgonzola specialties such as lasagna with gorgonzola and polenta with gorgonzola cream, and the evenings with live music and karaoke.

Prices Gorgonzola Cheese Festival 2026

Free admission; food and drinks at the stands are paid.

Practical information — Gorgonzola Cheese Festival

When

Two weekends between September and October. In 2025, it took place on the weekends of September 26-28 and October 3-5.

Where

Parco della Resistenza, via Avogadro, Caronno Pertusella (VA). The town can be reached by car from the SS233 Varesina and is served by the train station on the Saronno-Milan line.

Admission

Free admission; food and drinks at the stands are paid.

Information

Pro Loco Caronno Pertusella, tel. +39 348 3218427.

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Where does it take place — Gorgonzola Cheese Festival

Parco della Resistenza

Parco della Resistenza, Via Avogadro, 21042 Caronno Pertusella

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