Sogliano DOP Pit Cheese Fair
Three Sundays dedicated to Sogliano DOP Pit Cheese in the heart of Romagna
About Pit Cheese Fair
The village of pit cheese
Perched on a hill between the Adriatic Sea and the Apennines, Sogliano al Rubicone (province of Forlì-Cesena, Emilia-Romagna) is universally known as the capital of pit cheese. For over fifty years, every autumn, the village dedicates its most important fair to this unique product: a cheese that is lowered and aged in characteristic tuff pits dug into the rock, where it matures for about three months before the traditional sfossatura (unearthing) in November.
A tradition that becomes a celebration
The Pit Cheese Fair was born in 1974 on the initiative of the Pro Loco and over the decades has become a nationally renowned event. Pit cheese, considered a small treasure as early as the eighteenth century, received the recognition of Protected Designation of Origin (DOP) in 2009, confirming the deep bond between the product and the territory of Sogliano.
What to find at the fair
On all Sundays of the event, the historic center comes alive with stalls and stands where you can taste and buy DOP pit cheese along with other local specialties from Sogliano:
- the Savòr, an ancient peasant jam made from must and fruit;
- the Saba, a sweet syrup obtained from cooked must;
- the clay baking pans from Montetiffi, used for cooking piadina;
- honey, cured meats, local wines, and other food and wine excellences from various Italian regions.
Not just gastronomy
The fair is also a major cultural and entertainment event. During the three Sundays, the village hosts theatrical, musical, and recreational shows, concerts, conferences dedicated to cheese and local products, workshops, and free guided tours of the historic center and local museums. There is also an area dedicated to children with entertainment and traditional games, making the day suitable for the whole family. Admission to the fair is free, and the organization provides free parking and shuttle services.
Pit Cheese Fair — edition 2026
The 51st Sogliano DOP Pit Cheese Fair is confirmed for the Sundays of November 22 and 29, and December 6, 2026. As tradition dictates, the historic center of Sogliano al Rubicone will transform into a large market dedicated to DOP pit cheese and local excellences, with tastings, themed dining, shows, conferences, workshops, and a children's area. Admission is free, as are parking and shuttle services.
Currently, the organization has announced the official dates but not yet the detailed program for the 2026 edition, which will be published in the weeks before the event. It is advisable to consult the official website and the Municipal Tourist Office for updates.
Programme Pit Cheese Fair 2026
The official dates for the 51st edition are confirmed: Sundays, November 22 and 29, and December 6, 2026. The detailed program (show titles, schedules, conferences, and gastronomic initiatives) will be announced by the organization in the weeks preceding the event.
Based on previous editions, the fair typically includes:
- tasting and sale of Sogliano DOP Pit Cheese and typical Sogliano products (Savòr, Saba, Montetiffi clay baking pans, honey, cured meats, local wines);
- tasting tours at the historic pits in the center;
- themed dining with menus based on pit cheese;
- theatrical, musical, and recreational shows, concerts, and conferences;
- free guided tours of the village and local museums;
- an area dedicated to children with entertainment and traditional games.
Highlights Pit Cheese Fair 2026
The three Sundays dedicated to Sogliano DOP Pit Cheese in the historic center, with tastings, local products, shows, and family activities. Detailed program coming soon.
Prices Pit Cheese Fair 2026
Practical information — Pit Cheese Fair
How to get here
Sogliano al Rubicone is located in the hinterland of the Rimini Riviera, in the province of Forlì-Cesena. By car, you can reach it from the A14 motorway (Cesena or Rimini Nord exits) and continue towards the hinterland. During the fair, free parking and shuttle services are available to reach the historic center.
Admission and hours
Admission to the fair is free. The event takes place on Sundays, all day long, in the squares and alleys of the historic center.
Information
Municipal Tourist Office: tel. +39 0541 817340, email [email protected]. Official website: www.visitsoglianoalrubicone.it.
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Where does it take place — Pit Cheese Fair
Centro storico di Sogliano al Rubicone