Rice Fair – Isola della Scala

14 September-2 October 2022. The event dedicated to rice and its tasty recipes

From September 14th to October 2nd 2022, millions of visitors arrive in Isola della Scala, 20 km away from Verona, to take part in the 54th edition of Rice Fair, the biggest event dedicated to rice and risotto in Italy,

An event over 2 weeks-long in which chefs from all over Italy and “Maestri Risottari” (Risotto Masters) cook traditional risotto recipes for the visitors.
A kilometer with more than 150 exhibitors, historical parades with customs, meetings, sport activities, cabaret shows, concerts and a market for kids.

The Rice Fair has been first organized in 1966 inspired by the farmer tradition to celebrate the end of the yearly harvest called Garzega.
In 1967 Knight Pietro Secchiati created the recipe of the Risotto all’ isolana, which became the excellent traditional recipe of the territory.
During the event food and wine stands offer local specialities and especially the typical Isolana Rice.

Many events and various competitions and competitions for the best risottos are also scheduled.

INFORMAZIONI
Ente Fiera di Isola della Scala
Tel. +39 045 7300089

See also the Facebook page of the event>>>

And after the event?
See what else you can do or see during your free time there>>>

Are you hungry? See the traditional food of Veneto>>> and taste its excellent wines>>>

(photo taken from the website of the event)