Quisquina Cheese Festival (30-31 May 2026)
When: 30 and 31 May 2026
Where: Historic centre of Santo Stefano Quisquina (AG), Sicily
The 24th edition of the Quisquina Cheese Festival celebrates the cheesemaking traditions of the Monti Sicani area. The event features local zero-km products, tastings, meetings with master cheesemakers, show cooking and educational activities for enthusiasts and professionals.
Highlights
Stalls and tastings: local specialties such as tuma, primosale, caciocavallo and handcrafted ricotta.
Demonstrations: traditional curd and ricotta production shown in the historic centre.
Show cooking: Valeria Raciti (MasterChef Italy winner) will perform a show cooking using local products.
Training: an ONAF (National Organization of Cheese Tasters) course is taking place in town, concluding on Saturday 30 May with a final evening and certificate awards.
Evening entertainment: Saturday at 21:00 the cabaret show “4 Cianchi in Padella” by Stefano Piazza, inspired by Sicilian cuisine and traditions.
Who should attend
The festival is ideal for cheese lovers, those interested in traditional production methods, and visitors seeking authentic gastronomic experiences tied to the territory. The historic centre provides a convenient route for tastings, demonstrations and scheduled events.
Practical tips
Check the daily programme on arrival for precise times and locations of show cooking and demos.
Bring cool bags or containers if you plan to buy fresh cheeses for transport.
Verify in advance if any activities require reservation or have limited capacity.
For visitors: the festival is an opportunity to discover Monti Sicani productions, meet local producers and learn about traditional cheesemaking techniques.
Where it is
Location: 92020 Santo Stefano Quisquina AG, Italia
Coordinates: 37.6254699, 13.4898648
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