Artzai Eguna's 57th edition will be held this Sunday in Uharte Arakil
The Artzai Eguna cheese competition to be held in Uharte Arakil will be named Jose Mari Ustrice, in recognition of the work of the recently deceased former president of the Idiazabal Cheese Designation of Origin.
Stock image of Artzai Eguna taken from a EITB video.
This Sunday is celebrated the Artzai Eguna of the Arakil Island, which in 2012 was declared the Festival of Tourist Interest of Navarre, is a reference event dedicated to grazing and the Latxa sheep in the Basque Country and is well known for the competitions of cheeses and shepherd dogs held there.
This year's edition will pay tribute to Jose Mari Ustrice, a very dear man in the sector. The president of the Idiazabal Designation of Origin died three months ago for almost two decades, who was also president of the Cofradía de San Miguel de Aralar, as well as promoter of the Pastor's Day of Huarte Arakil.
In addition to the cheese contest, in which the champion of Navarre is named, there will be a shepherd dog contest, haircut, activities to get to know the Latxa breed and activities and exhibitions that are difficult to see outside of this day, such as artisan cheese in its integral process and how the kaikus are made, among others.
You can also enjoy the craft market in the morning.
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