Fiera del Riso (Rice Fair)

The Fiera del Riso in Isola della Scala is Italy's largest festival dedicated to rice and risotto. Organized by the local fair board, it celebrates the area's prized local variety, Riso Nano Vialone Veronese PGI, an essential benchmark for preparing classic meat, fish, and vegetable risottos. The event offers a journey into local heritage and regional promotion, seamlessly blending traditional recipes with modern culinary innovations. Visitors can enjoy a packed schedule featuring art exhibitions, guided tours, excursions, folklore shows, and street performers, alongside conferences, craft markets, cooking contests, and live chef demonstrations.