Festival · September 25, 2026 – September 27, 2026 · Borno (BS)
Experience a three-day weekend celebrating the ancient mountain traditions of transumanza (transhumance) and rural culture. The program features lively folk music performances, engaging educational workshops, a fascinating mushroom exhibition, a cheese competition, a special animal blessing ceremony, and the grand transumanza parade. Indulge in traditional gastronomic specialties, explore a local farmer's market, and enjoy a dedicated food area.
Savor authentic rural cuisine, including traditional dishes and local specialties like Transumanza cheeses, the renowned SILTER DOP cheese, and fresh porcini mushrooms. It's a true taste of the mountains!
Throughout the evenings, enjoy performances by the folk group La Bugada di Schilpario and other traditional musical acts. A dedicated food area featuring Transumanza specialties will be open from Friday evening to Sunday evening. Explore market stalls in the historic center all weekend. 📅 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 6:00 PM 🎨 Inauguration of the monumental installation 'Elogio alla lentezza' - Villa Guidetti 8:30 PM 🎤 'Orme di Transumanza' - Sala Congressi 9:45 PM 🍽️ 'Trattorata' parade through the village streets 10:30 PM 🎵 Entertainment and DJ Set with Frank Van Janek and Gevo - Pala Pattinaggio 📅 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 9:00 AM 📍 Exhibition Area Opens - Expo 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM 🍄 Mushroom exhibition in the main square 9:30 AM 🧀 1st Transumanza Cheese Competition - Sala Congressi 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 👶 Educational workshops for children and teens - Area Dassa 10:30 AM 🍽️ 'From Milk to Cheese': a live cheesemaking demonstration 11:30 AM 🐑 Animal and salt blessing ceremony 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM 🧀 SILTER DOP Cheese branding, sheep shearing, horse shoeing, wool workshop 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 🎨 Italian SPEED CARVING Championship - wood sculpture competition - Parco Rizzieri 9:00 PM 🎨 Sculpture Awards and Musical Concert - Piazza Echi di Borghi 10:00 PM 💃 Dance party - Pala Pattinaggio with Orchestra Alfalishort 📅 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 9:00 AM 📍 Exhibition Area Opens - Expo 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM 🍄 Mushroom exhibition in the main square 9:30 AM 🧀 Awards ceremony for the 1st Transumanza Cheese Competition 11:15 AM 🎪 GRAND TRANSUMANZA PARADE 3:30 PM 🍄 Mushroom competition with awards for the heaviest porcino and most creative basket 4:00 PM 🎖️ Official awards for Agricultural Farms 5:00 PM 🎟️ Lottery ticket drawing 7:00 PM 👋 Expo Area Closes