Altro · September 18, 2026 – September 20, 2026 · Schilpario (BG)
An ethnographic celebration of Alpine transhumance in Val di Scalve. Discover shepherds' stone carvings, enjoy guided nature walks, watch thrilling scythe races, and groove to live tribute bands. Evening feasts feature spit‑roasted meats and porchetta, while demonstrations of shearing, milking and cheese‑making bring ancient farm life to life. The highlight is a colorful folklore parade with beautifully adorned animals.
Savor the flavors of the mountains with locally produced cheese, juicy porchetta, and succulent spit‑roasted meats—authentic specialties that showcase the rustic culinary traditions of the region.
Friday, September 18 – 8:30 pm: Cultural talk “Transumanze di pietra” about shepherds' stone carvings in Piazza dell'Orso. Saturday, September 19 – 9:00 am: Guided hike to explore the shepherds' engravings in Valle del Venano (Vò). 2:00 pm: Timed scythe‑cutting race (free registration by noon) in Piazza Cardinal Maj. Afternoon: Traditional wooden games for kids and adults in the same square. 6:00 pm: Live music by the ‘Giovani Wannabe’ tribute to Pinguini Tattici Nucleari in Piazza Cardinal Maj. 7:00 pm onward: Food stalls open, serving spit‑roasted meats, porchetta and more. 9:00 pm: The “camnanacci” parade winds through the village streets. Sunday, September 20 – From 9:00 am: Artisan markets, local products, woodwork and hobby crafts along the town’s streets. Cheese tasting contest runs alongside. 10:00 am: Corn milling demonstration at the Ethnographic Museum. 10:30 am: Shearing, milking and cheese‑making demos by the Transumanza Group, plus folk singing by ‘Come eravamo’ in Piazza Cardinal Maj. 2:30 pm: Grand folklore procession with adorned animals and a prize draw, departing from S. Elisabetta.