Oktoberfest of Blumenau

The Oktoberfest in Blumenau is a festival of Germanic traditions that occurs in the city of Blumenau, Santa Catarina during the month of October. It is one of the celebrations that have emerged in the world similar to the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany.
The Oktoberfest in Blumenau was created in 1984, after the city suffered a strong flood of the Itajai-Açu River, that bisects the city, aiming to revive the economy and raise the morale of the townspeople. Since the first edition was a success, keeping with an average audience of 700,000 per year. During the event, happens parades of traditional dances, singing, costumes and German food.

Festa da Uva

The National Grape Festival of Caxias do Sul is a celebration of the Italian culture and agro-industrial regional held, that happens every two years in the city of Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul.    
            The Grape Festival dates back to the beginnings of Italian colonization in Rio Grande do Sul. Between the first immigrants, it was usual to make a reverence for the land and harvesting, as a liaison between people and as respect for the gift of food.
            Over the years, the Grape Festival lost its strictly local, making it a regional celebration but, even now, sections of industry and commerce have acquired enormous relief, still preserving the historical elements related to grape and wine, responsible for the 1st economical cycle of Caxias do Sul.