Gorgonzola PDO Festival
Eleven days of flavor, music, and culture in the heart of Cavallermaggiore
About Gorgonzola Festival
The blue cheese festival in Cavallermaggiore
Every spring, the historic center of Cavallermaggiore, in the province of Cuneo, dresses up for the Gorgonzola PDO Festival, one of the most cherished food and wine events in Piedmont. Organized by the Pro Loco Cavallermaggiore with the support of the municipality and over two hundred volunteers, the event dedicates eleven full days to the famous blue-veined cheese, the true star of a program that blends taste, music, sports, and culture under the motto "Eat, Dance, Love."
A culinary journey through the squares
The gastronomic heart of the festival is the Pala Gorgo, the large covered structure set up in Piazza Baden-Powell, where lunches and dinners featuring Gorgonzola PDO—both sweet and spicy—by main sponsor Biraghi are served, alongside great classics of Piedmontese cuisine. Along the town's streets, you will find street food in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, the Piazza degli Erborinati (Blue Cheese Square) with small-scale blue cheese producers, and the Blu Arena, where free guided tastings pair Gorgonzola with local wines, beers, honey, and vermouth.
More than just food: music, art, and tradition
The festival is also a massive popular celebration. Evenings are enlivened by live concerts and DJ sets, while bands and traveling groups perform during the day. The program includes art exhibitions, the extraordinary opening of seven historic churches, guided tours of "Secret Cavallermaggiore," a Slow Food educational garden, and family shows. There is no shortage of sporting and festive events, such as the Vespa rally and the Gorgo Run.
A showcase for the region
With its market fair filling Via Roma and the squares with producers, affineurs, hobbyists, and artisans, the Gorgonzola PDO Festival is now considered one of the main fairs in Piedmont, showcasing the excellence of the Cuneo area and the nearby Langhe, Roero, and Monferrato regions. It is the perfect opportunity to discover Cavallermaggiore and its treasures, just a few kilometers from the UNESCO World Heritage vineyard landscapes.
Gorgonzola Festival — edition 2026
La nona edizione della Sagra del Gorgonzola DOP ha animato Cavallermaggiore dal 23 aprile al 3 maggio 2026, confermandosi uno degli eventi enogastronomici più importanti del Piemonte con oltre 50.000 visitatori attesi e più di 200 volontari coinvolti.
Al centro della manifestazione il Pala Gorgo, in piazza Baden-Powell, con nove turni di pranzi e cene (circa 750 coperti ciascuno) a base di Gorgonzola DOP Biraghi, dolce e piccante, e specialità piemontesi come il brasato al Barolo. Oltre 1.000 kg di Gorgonzola sono stati impiegati nel corso della festa.
Programme Gorgonzola Festival 2026
Gastronomia
- Pala Gorgo (piazza Baden-Powell): pranzi e cene su prenotazione, menù a rotazione a base di Gorgonzola DOP Biraghi dolce e piccante, gnocchi di patate al gorgonzola, risotto pera e gorgonzola, brasato al Barolo e carpaccio di fassona.
- Street food in piazza Vittorio Emanuele II (25-26 aprile e 1-3 maggio, dalle 10:00 alle 24:00): specialità dolci e salate a base di Gorgonzola.
- Blu Arena: degustazioni guidate gratuite di Gorgonzola in abbinamento a vini, birre, miele e vermouth.
- Piazza degli Erborinati (piazza Statuto): vetrina dei piccoli produttori di formaggi erborinati del territorio.
Musica e spettacoli
- Concerti dal vivo con Bandakadabra, Fratelli Pleasure Orchestra, The Kollege, I Vitelloni e Mini Ottoni.
- DJ set serali e bande itineranti diurne, spettacoli dal vivo a partire dalle 17:00.
- Spettacoli per bambini, truccabimbi e attività per famiglie.
Cultura e attività
- Apertura straordinaria di sette chiese storiche e visite guidate alla «Cavallermaggiore Segreta».
- Sei mostre d'arte e orto didattico Slow Food.
- 28 aprile: incontro sui formaggi a latte crudo con ASL CN1 e O.N.A.F.
Sport e raduni
- Raduno di Vespa: domenica 26 aprile.
- Gorgo Run: corsa amatoriale di 5 km, sabato 2 maggio.
- Gorgothlon e attività per famiglie.
- Raduno camperisti nel fine settimana.
Fiera mercato
Per cinque giornate, in via Roma e nelle piazze, oltre 120 espositori tra produttori, affinatori, hobbisti e artigiani.
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How to get there
Cavallermaggiore is located in the province of Cuneo, along the Turin-Savona-Cuneo railway line: the station is just a few minutes from the historic center. By car, it is easily reached from the A6 Turin-Savona motorway (Marene exit) or via the main road towards Savigliano and Bra.
Admission and reservations
Admission to the festival is free; lunches and dinners at the Pala Gorgo require payment and reservations. To book meals and view menus: call +39 0172 071313, WhatsApp +39 371 4800483, or visit the website www.cavaeventi.it.
Tips
During the street food and market fair days, the center is very busy: it is best to arrive early in the morning or in the afternoon. Free shuttles are available to visit nearby producers.
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Where does it take place — Gorgonzola Festival
Centro storico di Cavallermaggiore
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, 12030 Cavallermaggiore