Those of you fond of the traditional italian food should plan an autumn vacation in the Northern Italy. The best food festivals are celebrated here during September and October.
One of them is The Rice Fair in Isola della Scala, an annual reunion of rice manufacturers and chefs from Veneto Region.
The little town, located not far away from Verona, fills with joy during the Rice Fair. Swarms of tourists come to see colorful parades, concerts, and to taste the famous local recipe - Risotto all’Isolana. It is cooked with rice, beef and pork, and its secrets are handed from generation to generation.
If you find yourself fascinated about the delicacies you have tasted, you'll be able to buy them from the Rice Fair’s stands and take them home with you.
Isola della Scala is also named the town of rice, as the rice produced here became a symbol of Veneto region. Local chefs are famous for cooking thousands of rice recipes during The Rice Fair.
You will have a chance to taste the best courses because restaurants, pizza parlors and trattorias compete with each other, willing to provide excellent dishes that would attract tourists.