A blueberry festival deep in the Valgerola mountains, in a village of just 291 residents that swells to roughly 4,000 visitors over its four days. Around 300kg of blueberries — partly foraged locally, partly bought from area producers — go into risottos, savory dishes, and desserts, made by about 80 volunteers.
DatesJul 30 – Aug 2
Edition27th
OrganizerPro Loco Rasura-Mellarolo, with the Comune di Rasura and Ecomuseo della Valgerola
Food FocusMirtillo
Nearest airportLugano Airport (LUG)
GPS46.1167, 9.6167
Nearest cityCaserta · ~677 km · approx 11.3h drive
Nearest region capitalMilano · ~80 km · approx 1.1h drive
Typical weather in JulyPeak summer heat and humidity — 29-32°C by day; most festivals run in the cooler evening hours.