Rice Around the World
International food vendors and rice dishes celebrating the flavors and traditions of many cultures.
YUBA SUTTER FAIRGROUNDS · CALIFORNIA
One grain.
Many cultures.
One community.
A day to celebrate the flavors, traditions, and people that connect us. Rooted in rice. Open to everyone.
SATURDAYSeptember 18, 2027
10AM–7PMFree admission
OUR ROOTS
Across cultures and generations, rice has always brought people to the table. Roots of Rice Festival brings that same spirit to our community—celebrating agriculture, sharing traditions, and making room for new connections.
THE FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE
A world of flavor.
A place for everyone.
Discover the experiences bringing Roots of Rice to life. Come for a favorite. Leave with a new one.
Roots Marketplace
Discover local makers, artisans, businesses, and community organizations. 100+ vendors planned.
Music & cultural performances
Live music and cultural performances sharing the sounds, stories, and traditions of our community.
Little Roots Kids Zone
Family activities, discovery, and the planned kids’ career giveaway. A space for our youngest festivalgoers.
Rice competition
A celebration of creativity and rice traditions. Entry details, categories, and judging information to come.
Car show
A place for car enthusiasts to connect and share their passion. Participant details will be announced.
Rice & agriculture experience
Meet the people and explore the agricultural roots behind the grain—from the field to the table.
International Rice Passport
Follow the Around the World Rice Passport experience to discover rice traditions across the festival.
The detailed program, passport information, participant lineup, and activity pricing will be announced as plans are finalized.
GET INVOLVED
Bring something
only you can share.
There’s a place for your business, your talent, and your community. Choose an area to connect with our team.
Marketplace vendorsArtists, makers, retail & community boothsInquire ↗
Food vendorsRestaurants, food trucks & international dishesInquire ↗
Sponsors & partnersSupport the festival & connect with the communityInquire ↗
Performers & cultural groupsMusic, dance, demonstrations & cultural exhibitsInquire ↗
Agriculture & passport partnersGrowers, rice businesses, educators & passport stationsInquire ↗
Rice competitionCooking talent, tradition & creative rice dishesInquire ↗
Car show participantsBring your vehicle & share your passionInquire ↗
Volunteers & community supportHelp welcome guests & bring the day togetherInquire ↗
Application forms will be linked here when available. For now, inquiries open an email to our festival team.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Save the date.
Bring your people.
- WHEN
- Saturday, September 18, 202710:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
- WHERE
- Yuba Sutter FairgroundsYuba City, California
- ADMISSION
- Free entranceFood, purchases, and select activities may cost extra.
What can we look forward to?
International food, shopping, live music, cultural performances, a rice competition, kids activities, agriculture, a rice passport experience, and a car show.
How do I apply to participate?
Choose your area in Get involved. Our team can help with participation questions by email while official application forms are being prepared.
Where can I find parking and accessibility details?
Parking, entry instructions, accessibility information, and the event schedule will be posted here as details are finalized. For questions now, email rootsofricefestival@gmail.com.
Is everything included with free admission?
Entrance is free. Food, vendor purchases, and select activities may have separate costs. Passport details and any related pricing will be announced.
CONTACT ROOTS OF RICE
Let’s grow
this together.
Questions, ideas, or a tradition to share?
We’d love to hear from you.