A cheese festival in the medieval castle-village of Vallo di Nera — the only town in Umbria officially recognized by ONAF (Italy's National Cheese Tasters' Organization) as a 'Città del Formaggio.' The 2026 edition marks a new partnership with Slow Food Italia, including a dedicated Slow Food Presidia village with producers from across the country.
DatesJun 13 – 14
Edition22nd
OrganizerComune di Vallo di Nera, with the Pro Loco di Vallo di Nera
Food FocusFormaggi Umbri
Nearest airportPerugia Airport (San Francesco d'Assisi) (PEG)
GPS42.7833, 12.8333
Nearest cityCaserta · ~227 km · approx 3.8h drive
Nearest region capitalPerugia · ~51 km · approx 0.7h drive
Typical weather in JuneHot and sunny — 26-29°C by day, ideal for evening outdoor sagre.