Festival del Queso
The Festival del Queso is a cheese festival held in the town of Trujillo, in the province of Cáceres, Spain. The festival is held in September and celebrates the region’s cheesemaking tradition.
History
The Festival del Queso was first held in 1997. The festival was created to promote the region’s cheesemaking tradition and to celebrate the town of Trujillo’s cheesemakers.
Events
The Festival del Queso features a variety of events, including:
- Cheese tastings
- Cheesemaking demonstrations
- Cheese competitions
- Live music
- Dancing
Cheese
The Festival del Queso features a wide variety of cheeses, including:
- Trujillo cheese
- Torta del Casar cheese
- Ibores cheese
- La Serena cheese
- Payoyo cheese
Tourism
The Festival del Queso is a popular tourist destination. The festival attracts visitors from all over Spain and the world.
Conclusion
The Festival del Queso is a celebration of the region’s cheesemaking tradition. The festival is a great opportunity to sample some of the region’s best cheeses and to learn about the history and culture of cheesemaking.
