In Vercelli from September 12 to 14, 2025

Free admission. Reservation recommended

Festival Internazionale del Riso

An event to experience with all your senses.

THE FESTIVAL

In the heart of Vercelli’s gentle plain Risò – International Rice Festival – comes to life. It is a celebration of a symbol which has shaped landscapes, communities, and local identity. An event that relates rice as a heritage and a resource for the future.

THE VILLAGE

The heart of the Festival
FOOD AREA
FOOD AREA

Flavours and traditions

In a large covered outdoor area, open for lunch and dinner, you will be able to enjoy rice-based dishes, accompanied by Piedmont’s DOP and DOCG gastronomic excellences.

FUN AREA
FUN AREA

Young Farmers

Within the Village, there is a 140 m2 area dedicated to children, located next to the exhibition space reserved for agricultural machinery.

INTERNATIONAL AREA
INTERNATIONAL AREA

International by nature

An exhibition that recounts Italian rice as a product of excellence, a symbol of Italy’s being open to the world, amidst stories of producers, research, taste and sustainability.

RICE FIELDS
RICE FIELDS

The Seven Varieties

In front of the Basilica of Sant’Andrea, every visitor to the festival will have the chance to virtually “immerse” themselves in the rice fields.

THE WOMEN OF RISO AMARO (Bitter Rice)
EXHIBITION

THE WOMEN OF RISO AMARO (Bitter Rice)

A tribute to Riso Amaro (Bitter Rice) through Elirio Invernizzi’s shots: photography, cinema and memory intertwine in the unique landscape of Vercelli’s rice fields.

SUPPLY CHAIN PAVILLION
SUPPLY CHAIN PAVILLION

Rice Journeys

The Supply Chain Pavilion is the most authoritative meeting point for all sectors of the Italian rice industry.

INSTITUTIONAL PAVILLION

Visions from the future

An immersive story about the future of rice and agriculture: tradition, innovation and sustainability at the service of Vercelli’s area.

PRODUCERS’ PAVILLION
PRODUCERS’ PAVILLION

Products that tell the story of the land

Authentic flavours and artisanal creations born from rice. A journey through quality local products that tell a story of tradition and passion.

FOOD AREA
FOOD AREA

Flavours and traditions

In a large covered outdoor area, open for lunch and dinner, you will be able to enjoy rice-based dishes, accompanied by Piedmont’s DOP and DOCG gastronomic excellences.

FUN AREA
FUN AREA

Young Farmers

Within the Village, there is a 140 m2 area dedicated to children, located next to the exhibition space reserved for agricultural machinery.

INTERNATIONAL AREA
INTERNATIONAL AREA

International by nature

An exhibition that recounts Italian rice as a product of excellence, a symbol of Italy’s being open to the world, amidst stories of producers, research, taste and sustainability.

RICE FIELDS
RICE FIELDS

The Seven Varieties

In front of the Basilica of Sant’Andrea, every visitor to the festival will have the chance to virtually “immerse” themselves in the rice fields.

THE WOMEN OF RISO AMARO (Bitter Rice)
EXHIBITION

THE WOMEN OF RISO AMARO (Bitter Rice)

A tribute to Riso Amaro (Bitter Rice) through Elirio Invernizzi’s shots: photography, cinema and memory intertwine in the unique landscape of Vercelli’s rice fields.

SUPPLY CHAIN PAVILLION
SUPPLY CHAIN PAVILLION

Rice Journeys

The Supply Chain Pavilion is the most authoritative meeting point for all sectors of the Italian rice industry.

INSTITUTIONAL PAVILLION

Visions from the future

An immersive story about the future of rice and agriculture: tradition, innovation and sustainability at the service of Vercelli’s area.

PRODUCERS’ PAVILLION
PRODUCERS’ PAVILLION

Products that tell the story of the land

Authentic flavours and artisanal creations born from rice. A journey through quality local products that tell a story of tradition and passion.

Tours and Guided Visits

Discovering a Unique Territory
Mosaic of frescoes in Vercelli’s land

Stroll through open-air art and rural traditions in a landscape that tells a story at every corner.

Medieval and Sacred Vercelli

Strolling among churches, towers, and treasured memories, you rediscover the medieval soul of the city.

Vercelli Land of Waters

Discover Vercelli through its deep connection with water, amidst art, stories, and stunning landscapes.

Rice among estates and villages

Amid rural landscapes and ancient traditions, immerse yourself in an itinerary that reveals the most authentic side of the Vercelli area.

Vercelli’s Baraggia between Castles and Monasteries

A journey through time among medieval fortresses and centuries-old memories, immersed in the wild nature of the Baraggia.

The Granges, Farm estates and Mills

Walking among golden rice fields and ancient grange farms, discover the deep roots of rice culture.

Mosaic of frescoes in Vercelli’s land

Stroll through open-air art and rural traditions in a landscape that tells a story at every corner.

Medieval and Sacred Vercelli

Strolling among churches, towers, and treasured memories, you rediscover the medieval soul of the city.

Vercelli Land of Waters

Discover Vercelli through its deep connection with water, amidst art, stories, and stunning landscapes.

Rice among estates and villages

Amid rural landscapes and ancient traditions, immerse yourself in an itinerary that reveals the most authentic side of the Vercelli area.

Vercelli’s Baraggia between Castles and Monasteries

A journey through time among medieval fortresses and centuries-old memories, immersed in the wild nature of the Baraggia.

The Granges, Farm estates and Mills

Walking among golden rice fields and ancient grange farms, discover the deep roots of rice culture.