What *Formaggio in Villa* and the Italian Cheese Awards are to Italy the Deutscher Milch- und Käsepreis is to Germany.
The competition, which is organized by the German association for
artisanal milk processing (Verband für Handwerkliche Milchverarbeitung) each year attracts more than 100 producers to send in their products.
Cheeses from all over Germany are sent in to run for the golden harp and milk can and will be judged by the public as well as by a professional jury.
This year the peak tasting event will be thread into the International Cheese- and Gourmetfest in Lindenberg.