Festival · Villaluenga del Rosario
Feria del Queso Artesanal de Andalucía, Villaluenga del Rosario
The Feria del Queso Artesanal de Andalucía is held each spring in Villaluenga del Rosario, a white village in the Sierra de Grazalema. The 17th fair ran from 17 to 19 April 2026. The 2027 dates have not been announced; past fairs have fallen between late March and mid-April.
- 2026
- 17 to 19 April
- Where
- Villaluenga del Rosario, Cádiz
- Contest
- 93 cheeses entered in 2025
Dates
The next dates have not been announced yet. It last ran 17 Apr 2026 to 19 Apr 2026.
What Happens
Villaluenga calls itself the cradle of cheese made from the payoya goat, and the fair brings Andalusia's artisan cheesemakers to its streets for three days of tasting and buying. It opens with the Andalusian cheese contest; a jury tasted 93 cheeses at the 2025 edition. Past programmes have also included workshops, guided visits, children's activities and live music.
Dairy Visits
Queso Payoyo, the best-known dairy here, normally runs visits at its farm near Grazalema but has suspended them until further notice after storm damage in the sierra. Check its website before planning around a visit.
Getting There
Villaluenga del Rosario is in the Sierra de Grazalema natural park in the north-east of Cádiz province, between Grazalema and Benaocaz. A car is the practical way to reach it; Jerez de la Frontera and Ronda are the nearest larger towns.
Where to Stay near Grazalema
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Questions People Ask
When is the Villaluenga cheese fair?
Each spring. In 2026 it ran from 17 to 19 April. The 2027 dates have not been announced.
Official site: villaluengadelrosario.es/turismo/feria-del-queso-artesanal-…. Dates, hours and prices checked 22 October 2026; confirm on the official site before you travel. See all cheese festivals.