Festival of Rice Named a Finalist in 2026 SATA

Published on 29 September 2026

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We are so excited and proud to announce that The City of Unley's cultural food and arts festival, Festival of Rice, has been named a finalist in the 2026 South Australian Tourism Awards!

Held earlier this year, on Saturday 9 May, the City of Unley held our inaugural, Festival of Rice, which brought thousands of people together from across the region to enjoy authentic cuisine, cultural performances, live entertainment, creative workshops and family-friendly activities. The event showcased the rich diversity of our community while supporting local businesses, traders, artists and performers.

Being named a finalist in the 2026 South Australian Tourism Awards is a significant achievement and reflects the passion and dedication of everyone who contributed to making the festival such a success.

If you attended the festival, vote for us for the People’s Choice Award!

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As an added bonus, everyone who votes will go into the draw to win an exciting South Australian getaway and experience package provided by SALIFE. Voting is open until 5pm on Monday 12 October. 

The winners of the 2026 South Australian Tourism Awards will be announced on Friday 6 November.