Raschera and Bruss Festival

A festival dedicated to alpine cheeses

The Raschera and Bruss Festival is the most anticipated summer event in Frabosa Soprana, a mountain town in the province of Cuneo, Piedmont, perched at 870 meters in the heart of the Maritime Alps and the Monregalese area. For over half a century, around Ferragosto, the town transforms into a showcase of mountain flavors to celebrate the valley's two iconic cheeses: Raschera DOP, particularly its alpine version produced above 900 meters, and Bruss, the fermented cheese cream with a bold taste that is a staple of local peasant tradition.

Raschera DOP and Bruss, the stars of the show

Raschera is a cheese with a distinctive square shape, made from cow's milk with the possible addition of sheep's or goat's milk. Its alpine version is created and aged exclusively in the high-altitude territories of the Monregalese, including Frabosa Soprana, reaching its peak production right around Ferragosto. Alongside it, Bruss tells the story of peasant resourcefulness: a creamy, aromatic paste born from the fermentation of cheese scraps. The festival is the perfect opportunity to taste and purchase them directly from local producers.

Tradition, markets, and entertainment

For three days, Piazza Marconi and the town center streets are filled with stalls: the food area brings together producers of cheeses and typical products from the valleys, while other zones host street vendors and handicrafts. The program weaves together a historical pageant with folk groups, the famous polenta, children's entertainment, choral groups, and evening concerts. A central role is played by the Confraternity of the Knights of Raschera, which welcomes new members each year and awards the Simpatia Prize to local personalities.

The Confraternity's project

In recent years, the event has been enriched by the "Confraternity of Raschera" project, which led to the creation of a small Raschera Museum within the Marble Ecomuseum and the promotion of the "Ascent to the Alpine Pastures," the mountain festival that precedes the main event, celebrating the bond between the town, its pastures, and its cheeses. Organized by the Municipality of Frabosa Soprana in collaboration with Confagricoltura Cuneo, the Raschera and Bruss Festival remains one of the most authentic food and wine events of the Cuneo summer.