Calasparra Town Hall has officially presented the bars and restaurants participating in the first Popular Rice Competition as part of the CalaArroz Gastronomic Fiesta 2026.
From October 23 to 26 in the Cine Rosales there will be stands by the Asador El Valle, Tetería Larache, Gran Vía Casino Gastroteca, the Convento Café Bar, Gastro-Bar Matavinos, Constitución Hospedería Rural, Bar Piscina, Tandem Kitchen & Bar Arrocería and Brasas Titanium. All these participants will offer tapas made with Calasparra rice DOP as well as culinery proposals of «liberal creativity».
The first phase of the first «Concurso Popular de Arroces DOP Calasparra» (Popular Rice Competition) will be held on Saturday October 17. The three finalists will compete in the Grand Final on Sunday October 25.
The CALARROZ fiesta will also include show cooking with international chefs; tastings; live music and DJ sessions with a programme that will last throughout the month of October.
