Tomino Cheese Festival

The Tomino festival in the heart of Rivalta

The Tomino Cheese Festival is the most anticipated autumn event in Rivalta di Torino, a town in the southwest outskirts of the regional capital, in the Province of Turin (Piedmont). Every year, on a Sunday in September, the historic center transforms into a grand market of taste and tradition, entirely dedicated to the cheese that bears the town's name: the tomino of Rivalta.

The tomino, a Piedmontese excellence

The tomino is a small, soft-paste, round cheese that can be eaten fresh or slightly aged. Its name comes from the term "toma," the typical cheese of the Piedmontese valleys, of which the "tumin" represents the small-format version. In Rivalta, this production boasts a tradition spanning over a century, handed down by local families of cheesemakers and farmers. During the festival, the tomino is enjoyed in its most beloved version, grilled, but also in numerous reinterpretations offered by the food stalls.

What to expect during the day

From morning until evening, the historic center hosts a rich and popular program, designed for families, curious visitors, and food lovers:

• Food and wine stalls featuring the tomino in all its forms and traditional Piedmontese dishes;
• Local farmers and producers, with stalls from Campagna Amica and farmers' markets;
• Cheese-making workshops to discover the secrets of dairy production techniques;
• Children's entertainment, an educational farm, and traditional games;
• Local associations, music, and folk dancing through the streets of the village;
• Refreshment points scattered throughout and guided tasting sessions.

Between the village and the castle

The setting for the event is the charming ancient village of Rivalta, dominated by the medieval castle that has watched over the town for centuries. Strolling among the stalls, savoring warm tomino, and listening to music in the squares is the best way to discover the identity of this Piedmontese community, which remains deeply connected to its rural roots.

A tradition that unites the community

Organized by the Municipality of Rivalta di Torino together with the Famiglia Rivaltese association and local entities, the Tomino Cheese Festival is much more than a gastronomic feast: it is an identity-defining event that attracts visitors from all over the Province of Turin and Piedmont every year, celebrating a simple and genuine product that has become the symbol of the town.