Festa da Uva
Festa da Uva (English: Grape Festival) is a celebration of Italian heritage and culture held biennially in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil. The Festa da Uva is held in February of every even-numbered year. During the Festa da Uva, the Caxias do Sul pavilions host attractions mainly from South America, but also from other regions of the world. Visitors taste cheese, grapes and various Brazilian wines. The large crowds also draw independent vendors who promote local-themed products from the southern gaúcho state.
| Festa da Uva Festa Nacional da Uva | |
|---|---|
The Festa da Uva Queen and Princesses in Caxias do Sul with Brazilian President Lula | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Festival / Exhibition |
| Date(s) | 18 days in February and March in even-numbered years |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| Venue | Festa da Uva Pavilions |
| Location(s) | Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul |
| Coordinates | 29.146110°S 51.198379°W |
| Country | Brazil |
| Inaugurated | 1930 |
| Previous event | February 15 – March 3, 2024 |
| Next event | 2026 |
| Website | festadauva |
The Festa hosts parades that process through the city nightly. A Rainha (Queen) and two Princesas (Princesses) are chosen after competition in a beauty pageant to reign over the Festa. A queen was first selected for the Festa da Uva in 1933.