Sagra del Formaggio a Magasa (Magasa Cheese Festival)

The Sagra del Formaggio di Magasa represents an excellence of Lombardy's cheese-making tradition, now in its 45th edition. Every September, Val Vestino transforms into an open-air stage to celebrate the Tombea, a prestigious mountain cheese protected by the Slow Food trademark. Born in 1979 with the aim of promoting local production, the event has maintained its authentic character over time and the ability to attract mountain gastronomy enthusiasts from across Italy. The festival takes place throughout Sunday, September 13th at Cima Rest, with a rich programme alternating tastings, spirituality and conviviality. Among food stalls and sales of local products, the skewered meat with polenta cùsa and a refined selection of cheeses and cured meats stand out—all available to take home the authentic flavours of the Brescia mountains. Beyond culinary delights, the festival offers moments of reflection with mass in the charming Alpine church and concludes the day with evening entertainment featuring traditional folk dancing. An unmissable opportunity for those wishing to fully experience Lombardy's gastronomic culture immersed in a naturally beautiful setting, where tradition and quality remain the founding values of an event that has become legendary.