Altro · September 18, 2026 – September 20, 2026 · Schilpario (BG)
Experience an authentic ethnographic event dedicated to the alpine transhumance in Val di Scalve. This unique festival includes cultural talks about ancient shepherd engravings, nature walks, thrilling lawnmower races, live music with tribute bands, and delicious gastronomic evenings featuring traditional spit-roasted meats like spiedo and porchetta. Don't miss the fascinating demonstrations of sheep shearing and cheese making, culminating in a picturesque folkloric parade with adorned animals.
Indulge in local culinary delights with traditional dishes such as savory porchetta and spiedo, both slow-cooked to perfection. You'll also have the chance to taste and vote for the best local cheese, showcasing the region's rich dairy heritage.
📅 Friday, September 18th - 8:30 PM: Cultural meeting 'transumanze di pietra' – Discover the fascinating shepherd engravings in Piazza dell'Orso. 📅 Saturday, September 19th: 🚶 9:00 AM: Guided walk to explore shepherd engravings in Valle del Venano, starting from Località Vò. 🏁 2:00 PM: 'Falciatrici fuori controllo' – A thrilling timed lawnmower race with BCS in Piazza Cardinal Maj (free registration until 12:00 PM). 🎮 Afternoon: Enjoy traditional wooden games for all ages in Piazza Cardinal Maj. 🎵 6:00 PM: Live music in Piazza Cardinal Maj with 'Giovani Wannabe,' a Pinguini Tattici Nucleari Tribute band. 🍽️ 7:00 PM onwards: Food stands open with delicious spiedo, porchetta, and more in Piazza Cardinal Maj. 🚶 9:00 PM: The enchanting 'Sfilata dei camnanacci' parade through the village streets. 📅 Sunday, September 20th: 🛍️ 9:00 AM onwards: Browse artisan markets featuring local crafts, typical products, wood artists, and hobbyists along the village streets. 🧀 9:00 AM onwards: Participate in the 'Assaggia e vota il formaggio più buono' contest – Taste and vote for the best cheese along the village streets. 🌾 10:00 AM: Witness traditional corn grinding at the Museo Etnografico. 🐑 10:30 AM: Live demonstrations of sheep shearing, milking, and cheese making by the Gruppo Transumanza in Piazza Cardinal Maj. 🎵 10:30 AM: Enjoy traditional folk songs by the 'Come eravamo' group in Piazza Cardinal Maj. 👫 2:30 PM: The grand 'La transumanza' folkloric parade with beautifully adorned animals, starting from S. Elisabetta, followed by a prize drawing.