Fiera del Riso di Isola della Scala
The great national festival of rice and risotto, in the Bassa Veronese
About Fiera del Riso
The Italian capital of risotto
For almost sixty years, at the beginning of autumn, Isola della Scala — a municipality in the Bassa Veronese region, in the province of Verona — becomes the Italian capital of risotto. The Fiera del Riso, now in its 58th edition in 2026, is the country's largest event dedicated to this dish: for over three weeks, the Parco del Riso Exhibition Centre, known as Palariso, welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the Veneto region and beyond.
Riso Nano Vialone Veronese IGP
The heart of the event is Riso Nano Vialone Veronese IGP, an excellence cultivated in the plain between Verona and Mantua, served in the risotterie in dozens of variations: from the classic risotto all'Isolana with veal and pork to the most creative recipes. With over 15,000 sqm of covered space within an exhibition area exceeding 40,000 sqm, the fair is second in Italy for visitors and dishes served for a unique product, only behind Munich's Oktoberfest.
Not just gastronomy
Alongside the risotterie, the program offers conferences and technical activities on the world of rice, organized with the National Rice Board (Ente Nazionale Risi) and the Consortium for the Protection of Riso Nano Vialone Veronese IGP, as well as shows, concerts, an educational farm, an experiential exhibition dedicated to rice, and a funfair, in a program designed for families, enthusiasts, and the curious.
An excellence of the Veneto
The Fiera del Riso is not just a gastronomic festival: it is the showcase of an agricultural supply chain that has shaped the landscape and economy of the Bassa Veronese. For those visiting the Veneto in autumn, it is an opportunity to discover an iconic product and a tradition that has been renewed for generations.
Fiera del Riso — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, the 58th, of the Fiera del Riso enlivens Isola della Scala from September 17 to October 13. Across over 15,000 sqm of covered space, the risotterie serve Riso Nano Vialone Veronese IGP in numerous variations, while the schedule includes technical conferences with the National Rice Board and the Consortium for the Protection of IGP, shows, concerts, an educational farm, an experiential exhibition on rice, and a funfair. The event is open every day and every evening.
Programme Fiera del Riso 2026
Every day, from September 17 to October 13
- Risoterie open for lunch and dinner with Riso Nano Vialone Veronese IGP, from the classic risotto all'Isolana to signature recipes
- Educational farm and experiential exhibition dedicated to rice
- Funfair and activities for families and children
Conferences and technical activities
- Meetings on the world of rice in collaboration with the National Rice Board (Ente Nazionale Risi) and the Consortium for the Protection of Riso Nano Vialone Veronese IGP
Shows and music
- Concerts, musical evenings, and evening shows in dedicated areas
The detailed schedule of shows, concerts, and conferences for the 2026 edition will be published and updated on the official website www.fieradelriso.it in the weeks preceding the event.
Highlights Fiera del Riso 2026
The risotterie with Riso Nano Vialone Veronese IGP, the conferences with the National Rice Board, and the packed schedule of evening shows.
Prices Fiera del Riso 2026
Practical information — Fiera del Riso
Where
Centro Fieristico Parco del Riso, Via Parco del Riso, Isola della Scala (VR).
How to get there
By car from the Verona Sud exit of the A4 motorway, continuing towards the Bassa Veronese (about 20 km from Verona). Isola della Scala is served by the train station on the Verona–Bologna line.
Opening hours and information
The fair is open every day and every evening. Information: Ente Fiera di Isola della Scala, tel. +39 045 7300089, www.fieradelriso.it.
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Where does it take place — Fiera del Riso
Centro Fieristico Parco del Riso (Palariso)
Via Parco del Riso, 37063 Isola della Scala