Two weekends of gorgonzola dishes and music at Parco della Resistenza
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 Sagra del Gorgonzola, organized by the Pro Loco Caronno Pertusella at the Parco della Resistenza in via Avogadro, celebrates the great blue cheese of Lombard tradition, of which Lombardy is the land of origin along with Piedmont.
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 grilled polenta with gorgonzola cream and sausage, as well as first courses, second 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.
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.
The 2026 edition of the Sagra del Gorgonzola di 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 again offer the rich menu of gorgonzola-based dishes, with evenings enlivened by live music and karaoke. The precise dates and detailed menu will be communicated by the Pro Loco in the weeks preceding the event.
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:
Two weekends between September and October. In 2025, it took place on the weekends of September 26-28 and October 3-5.
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.
Free admission; food and drinks at the stands are paid.
Pro Loco Caronno Pertusella, tel. 348 3218427.
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Parco della Resistenza
Parco della Resistenza, Via Avogadro, 21042 Caronno Pertusella