Risò: The International Rice Festival in Vercelli from 12 to 14 September 2025
- amycasettadicharme
- Apr 11
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 12
Vercelli is preparing to welcome Risò – The International Rice Festival, an unmissable event for all lovers of gastronomy, culture and traditions linked to this precious cereal.
From 12 to 14 September 2025, the city will become the beating heart of the rice world, with a rich program of tastings, meetings and show cooking dedicated to rice, a product of excellence of our territory.
A Festival to Celebrate Rice and Its Culture
Risò is an event organized to promote Vercelli and Piedmont as the leading rice producers in Italy and Europe, promoting the importance of this food in local and international cuisine.
Vercelli is not only the perfect setting for this festival: it is the heart of European rice growing, where one of the most appreciated rice varieties in Italy and the world has been grown and exported for centuries.
During the three days of the festival, the historic center of Vercelli will host exhibition stands, markets of typical products, show cooking with renowned chefs and tastings of rice-based dishes. There will be meetings with experts in the sector, educational workshops and shows to make the event a complete experience for adults and children.
What to Expect from Risò 2025
Tastings and show cooking with starred chefs and master risotto makers
Markets with typical products and rice of the best varieties
Meetings and talks with experts in the agri-food sector
Educational workshops for adults and children
Shows, music and entertainment in the heart of Vercelli
A perfect opportunity to discover the traditions linked to the cultivation and processing of rice, but also to taste new gastronomic combinations and experiment with signature recipes.
Where to Sleep During the Festival? Book at AMY B&B!
If you are planning to visit Risò – Il Festival Internazionale del Riso in Vercelli, choose to stay at AMY B&B, located just a few minutes from the city!
🛏 Why choose us?
✔ Strategic location: just outside Vercelli, away from the chaos but very close to the festival
✔ Guaranteed free parking: unlike the center, where it will be difficult to find a place
✔ Relax and tranquility after a day of events and tastings
✔ Breakfast with local products to start the day off right
📅 Book now and secure your place to experience the festival in maximum comfort!
