WeCheese - ONAF White Night of Ragusano DOP

WeCheese, the white night of cheese in Ragusa Ibla

WeCheese - ONAF White Night of Ragusano DOP is the event that, from July 23 to 26, 2026, lights up the Baroque district of Ragusa Ibla, in the municipality of Ragusa, Sicily. The event was created as part of the rich Ragusa City of Cheese 2026 calendar, a title awarded by ONAF (National Organization of Cheese Tasters) to celebrate the agro-pastoral identity of the Iblean territory and its most famous dairy excellence for an entire year.

Ragusano DOP, the absolute star

At the heart of the festival is Ragusano DOP, one of Sicily's oldest cheeses, produced on the Iblean plateaus of the province of Ragusa, where animal husbandry, landscape, and material culture have been closely linked for centuries. Alongside it, other local traditional cheeses are showcased, from Cosacavaddu Ibleo to Provola Ragusana, representing an area that concentrates a large part of the regional dairy production.

What to experience during the festival

For four days, the streets and squares of Ragusa Ibla host a widespread program that weaves together taste, culture, and entertainment:

• Themed menus in the historic center's restaurants, designed to highlight Ragusano DOP and Iblean cheeses;
• Taste workshops and guided tastings led by ONAF experts, to learn how to recognize aromas, flavors, and aging profiles;
• a regional television broadcast connecting Ragusa with other Sicilian cities awarded the City of Cheese title;
• the atmosphere of the white night among the UNESCO-listed Baroque palaces, with extended hours during the festival days.

An event in the heart of the Iblean Baroque

Set in one of the most fascinating historic centers of southeastern Sicily, WeCheese combines gastronomic discovery with the pleasure of strolling among late-Baroque churches and palaces. The event is aimed at tourists, cheese enthusiasts, and families, offering an opportunity to get to know one of the island's iconic PDO products and the entire dairy sector of the Iblean Mountains.

Practical information

WeCheese takes place in Ragusa Ibla from July 23 to 26, 2026, with activities generally distributed throughout the morning and evening. The detailed program, including locations, workshops, and booking information, is published by the Municipality of Ragusa and the organizers closer to the event.