Festivals in Sueca
Discover the main festivals and traditions of Sueca, in Valencia province.
Local festivals in Sueca
The patronal festivities in honour of the Mare de Déu de Sales, also known as the Rice Fair and Festival, are usually celebrated over several days in early September. Devotion to the patron saint combines with performances by local bands, activities in streets and squares, fireworks, community gatherings and events linked to the rice-growing landscape.
Festa de l’Arròs
The Festa de l’Arròs began in 1961, alongside a commemoration of the finding of the Mare de Déu de Sales. The rice offering and food celebrations connect the festival with the crop that shapes the municipality’s fields and wetlands.
Other events: International Valencian Paella Competition
The competition brings professional cooks together to prepare Sueca’s official Valencian paella recipe. The Town Council, hospitality sector, producers and international participants participate in an enduring expression of local rice culture.