LatteforMaggio - Scalenghe Dairy Fair
Three days dedicated to milk, cheese, and the farming traditions of the Pinerolo area
About LatteforMaggio
When milk becomes a celebration
In Scalenghe, a small town in the Pinerolo plains near Turin, milk is more than just a product: it is an identity. With over 3,000 dairy cows and an annual production exceeding 234,000 quintals, the town found the perfect way to tell its story through a clever play on words: LatteforMaggio. Every year in early May, the dairy fair transforms the streets and squares of the town center into a grand narrative of the milk supply chain, from the stable to the table.
A fair that is also a patronal feast
LatteforMaggio was born from the fusion of two traditions: the Scalenghe Agricultural Fair, one of the oldest in the region, and the town's patronal feast. This dual nature makes the event a collective celebration, bringing together the agricultural world—farmers, cheesemakers, and local supply chain businesses—with the entire community through official ceremonies, conviviality, and entertainment. The event is held under the patronage of the Metropolitan City of Turin and the Piedmont Region.
What to experience in the square
The beating heart of the fair is Piazza Santa Caterina and the exhibition area along Via Cavour, where for three days activities for all ages take place:
- Cheese tastings and local products from regional producers;
- Cheesemaking and milking demonstrations, to discover firsthand how cheese is made;
- Open Farm Days (Cascine Porte Aperte), guided tours of local dairy farms;
- Exhibition of agricultural machinery and a gathering of vintage tractors;
- Street food, food stands, and craft beer throughout the fair;
- Funfair and entertainment for children;
- Musical evenings with DJ sets and entertainment.
Between tradition and fun
LatteforMaggio is a festival that blends the rural roots of the Pinerolo area with a lively, contemporary program. Alongside re-enactments of vintage threshing and cheesemaking demonstrations, the event features the Corri... a Scalenghe running race, motor rallies, and dinners under the marquee. It is the perfect occasion for those who want to get to know Piedmontese agriculture up close without sacrificing the pleasure of good food and conviviality.
An event for the entire Pinerolo area
More than just a local festival, LatteforMaggio has become a landmark over the years for Scalenghe and the entire Pinerolo district, attracting visitors from Turin and the surrounding province. The event promotes the daily work of farming families and highlights an authentic culinary heritage made of fresh milk, cheese, and traditions passed down from generation to generation.
LatteforMaggio — edition 2026
The sixth edition of LatteforMaggio brought Scalenghe to life from May 1st to 3rd, 2026, intertwining the patronal feast with the 19th Agricultural Fair. At the heart of the event, Piazza Santa Caterina and the Via Cavour exhibition area hosted cheese tastings, cheesemaking and milking demonstrations, agricultural machinery displays, a vintage tractor gathering, and the traditional Open Farm Days. There was no shortage of street food, beer, a funfair, and dance evenings, in addition to the Terre da Tasté tasting dedicated to products from the Food District. The event was held under the patronage of the Metropolitan City of Turin and the Piedmont Region.
Programme LatteforMaggio 2026
Friday, May 1st
- 17:30 — Meeting for Corri... a Scalenghe (3rd edition), a 6.5 km non-competitive run or 3.2 km walk; departure at 19:00 from Via Santa Caterina; followed by a pasta party and awards ceremony at 20:00.
- 18:00 — Opening of street food and beer stands (Via Santa Caterina).
- 22:00 — Evening with DJ set by Matteo Dianti, free admission.
Saturday, May 2nd
- 10:00 — Opening of the 19th Agricultural Fair with vintage tractor display, exhibitions, and market (Via Cavour).
- 11:00 — Start of street food service.
- 14:30 — Official inauguration of the fair with authorities.
- 16:00 — Departure for guided farm tours (Open Farm Days, free upon reservation).
- 17:30 — Cooking demonstration by Fattorie Tobia and children's entertainment.
- 20:00 — Dinner with traditional Piedmontese mixed fry (38 € per person, by reservation).
- 22:00 — Music and dance evening, free admission.
Sunday, May 3rd
- 08:00 — 9th Abarth Gathering (Via Pinerolo).
- 10:00 — Fair continues with stands, exhibitions, and market.
- 10:30 — Farm visits and vintage threshing re-enactment.
- 11:00 — Terre da Tasté tasting of local products at the San Bernardino multi-purpose hall (Via Carignano), free upon reservation, in collaboration with the CFIQ Consortium of the Pinerolo area.
- 13:00 — Fair lunch (38 € per person).
- 17:00 — Cheesemaking demonstration at the main pavilion.
Throughout the event: funfair, street food stands, and beer service.
Highlights LatteforMaggio 2026
Prices LatteforMaggio 2026
Practical information — LatteforMaggio
How to get there
Scalenghe is located in the Pinerolo plains, in the Province of Turin. By car, it can be reached via the SP139 and SP143 roads; from Turin, take the route towards Pinerolo (approx. 35 km). The most convenient train station is Pinerolo, from which you can continue by car or local transport.
Admission and reservations
Admission to the fair and evening events is free. Visits to the farms (Open Farm Days) are free but require reservation. Dinners under the marquee are paid events and require booking.
Information
Full program, registration forms, and details are available on the official website latteformaggio.com. For information: Municipality of Scalenghe, Via Umberto I 1, tel. +39 011 9861721.
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Where does it take place — LatteforMaggio
Piazza Santa Caterina e area fiera
Via Santa Caterina, 10060 Scalenghe