Roncaro Rice Festival
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Local produce Folk traditions

Roncaro Rice Festival

The traditional Pavia-style risotto takes centre stage in Roncaro

Roncaro — Pavia (018)
Dates 01 Oct — 31 Oct 2026
Location Roncaro (018)
Prices Free
Status —

About Roncaro Rice Festival

In Roncaro, in the heart of the Pavia rice-growing plain, the Rice Festival celebrates risotto every autumn, a star ingredient of local cuisine. Organised by the Pro Loco with the patronage of the Municipality, it offers traditional risottos, food stalls, market stands, dancing evenings, and activities for children.

Rice takes centre stage in Roncaro

The Roncaro Rice Festival is the autumn event that celebrates rice, the star ingredient of the Po Valley's cuisine and the gastronomic tradition of Pavia. It is held in Roncaro, a small municipality in the province of Pavia, and is an opportunity to immerse yourself in local culture and taste traditional dishes.

Cuisine and conviviality

The heart of the festival are the Pro Loco's food stalls, where traditional risottos are served – from the classic to the risotto with sausage paste – alongside more elaborate recipes. Alongside the restaurant, there are market stands, dancing evenings, and entertainment, all in a village festival atmosphere.

A festival organised by the Pro Loco

The event is organised by the Pro Loco of Roncaro with the patronage of the Municipality of Roncaro and is a regular fixture on the autumn festival calendar in the province of Pavia, much appreciated by risotto lovers.

Roncaro Rice Festival — edition 2026

In 2026, the Roncaro Rice Festival returns in autumn, during October, with traditional Pavia-style risottos prepared by the Pro Loco, food stalls, market stands, and dancing evenings. The exact dates will be announced by the organisers.

The 2026 Roncaro Rice Festival is confirmed as a regular fixture on the autumn calendar of the province of Pavia, taking place in October. The detailed programme and exact dates will be announced by the Pro Loco of Roncaro closer to the event.

Programme Roncaro Rice Festival 2026

The detailed programme for the 2026 edition will be announced by the Pro Loco of Roncaro. Based on recent editions, the festival typically spans two days:

  • the opening evening with food stalls and market stands, followed by a musical evening;
  • Sunday with the fair and market stands opening in the morning, the Rice Lunch at midday, activities for children in the afternoon, and a dancing evening to close.

Highlights Roncaro Rice Festival 2026

Traditional Pavia-style risottos, including risotto with sausage paste; Sunday's Rice Lunch.

Practical information — Roncaro Rice Festival

Where

Roncaro (PV), in the town centre.

When

In autumn, during the month of October.

Information

Pro Loco of Roncaro, with the patronage of the Municipality of Roncaro.

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Where does it take place — Roncaro Rice Festival

Centro di Roncaro

Roncaro Rice Festival in brief

Gastronomy Local produce Folk traditions Folklore Outdoor Pavia

History of Roncaro Rice Festival