The last weekend of the Gaúchos Festival, in Gramado, will be marked by several shows

Gramado, the state's main tourist destination, has been transformed into a grand stage for gaucho traditions since the beginning of the month with the second edition of the Festival Gaúchos. The event, promoted by the RSNASCE Institute, enters its final week and continues with regional music shows, dance, a picket, a chimarrão circle, a gastronomic circuit, themed decorations, exhibitions, and attractions dedicated to children.

Luiza Barbosa, João de Almeida Neto and Pepeu Gonçalves perform free shows on Rua Coberta

Until the end of the event, the Rua Coberta stage will host music and dance artists for moments of fellowship and culture. Young singer and The Voice Kids breakout Luiza Barbosa will perform at 7:30 pm on Friday. On Saturday (27), also at 7:30 pm, João de Almeida Neto will perform a show packed with classics from the California Native Song Festival, the second tribute to California. On the last day of the event (28), at 4 pm, it will be Pepeu Gonçalves' turn to take the stage. All performances are free.

Latest editions of Baile do Borges

An attraction that has been attracting attention and enchanting the public in Gramado is the Baile do Borges, which transforms Borges de Medeiros Avenue into a grand gaucho ball, with peões and prendas performing traditional dances and inviting spectators to join in at the end. The last performances take place on Saturday and Sunday (27th and 28th), always at 11 am and 4 pm, on the stretch of avenue in front of Rua Coberta and the Palácio dos Festivais.

Cordeiro continues to stand out in Piquete

Lamb meat continues to be a highlight at Piquete do Lago Joaquina Rita Bier, where the Cordeiraço takes place. Curated by Destemperados, the activity welcomes chef Felipe Leonardo, from Soleil Casa Perini, on Saturday (27), and the duo Carlos Siedekum, from MLBK, and Fabiano Padilha from DiPietro, on Sunday (28), always from 12 pm to 3 pm. At the end, the guest participates in the Churras Chat, where he reveals some preparation tips to the audience, who can also taste the dish.

The Cozinha Gaúcha Award is open to the public for voting.

The public voting stage began last Friday (19) in the first edition of the Gaucho Cuisine Award, held by the Festival Gaúchos in partnership with Pepsi . Gastronomic establishments from eight cities - Gramado, Canela, Nova Petrópolis, São Francisco de Paula, Caxias do Sul, Bento Gonçalves, Garibaldi and Cambará do Sul - compete in ten award categories (see list below) .

To vote, you must access the official Prêmio Cozinha Gaúcha profile on Instagram @premiocozinhagaucha. Each like, comment, and repost on the establishment's post counts as one vote. The awards ceremony will be on Sunday (28), at 7:30 pm, on the Rua Coberta stage.

Gaucho Cuisine Best Chicken

Di Paolo

Mamma Mia

Grandfather

Casa Muttoni

Gaucho Cuisine Best Barbecue

1835

El Fuego

Flame of Fire

Ana Terra - Parador Hampel

Fire, Embers and Flavor

Gaucho Cuisine Best Contemporary Cuisine

Kid

Harvest

Rustic Valley

Sebastiana

Magnolia

Gaucho Cuisine Best Fondue

Belle du Valais

Catherine

Maison de La Fondue

Gatzz

Gaucho Cuisine Best Hotel Restaurant

Giostra

Ocher

Ana Terra - Parador Hampel

Soul

Nature

Pepsi Best Cheese Award

Gringa's Cheese

Jaime Rocha

Pepsi Best Pizza Award

Pizza among Wines

Candidos Pizza

Abbiamo

Pepsi Best À la Minuta Award

Afuzel Gramado

Container Bistro

Pepsi Award for Best Family Restaurant

Ana Terra - Parador Hampel

Zela

Berga Motta

Mamma Gema

Wine Garden Miolo

Pepsi Award for Best Restaurant in Serra Gaúcha

Catherine

Ocher

Rustic Valley

Harvest

Kid

" Gauchos Festival"

From September 5th to 28th, 2025 - Gramado/RS

SCHEDULE:

DAILY, September 5-28

GAÚCHO CUISINE: 11am to 11pm, at participating restaurants

RÁDIO POSTE: 9am to 10pm, in the central blocks of Av. Borges de Medeiros

LARGO DA BORGES: 11am to 7pm Exhibitions

26/09 - FRIDAY

COVERED STREET

7:30 p.m. Luiza Barbosa

September 27th - Saturday

PICKET

10am to 3pm Cordeiraço with Filipe Leonardo

1pm Jonatas Cardoso

3pm Barbecue Chat

Piazada: Storytelling: Xara Xaxa

4pm Piazada: Recreation and games

COVERED STREET

7:30 pm João de Almeida Neto: Songs that emerged at the most important nativist festival in RS, the California of Native Song.

BORGES DE MEDEIROS

11am Borges Ball

4pm Borges Ball

BANDSTAND

10am to 7pm Exhibitions + cultural reception drinking mate

5pm to 6pm Historic Bolanta

September 28th - Sunday

PICKET

10am to 3pm Lamb

3pm Barbecue Chat

Piazada: Recreation and games

COVERED STREET

4pm Pepeu Gonçalves

5:30 p.m. Jefferson Cardoso - Documentary about the Farroupilha Revolution

7:30 pm Gaucho Cuisine Award

BANDSTAND

10am to 7pm Exhibitions + cultural reception drinking mate

5pm to 6pm Historic Bolanta

The Gaúchos Festival is presented by the Government of the State of Rio Grande do Sul. Sponsored by: Sicredi, Icatu Coopera, Banrisul, KTO, Rio Grande Insurance and Pensions. Supported by: Laghetto Largo da Borges, Materia Capitão Rodrigo, and Sociedade Recreio Gramadense. Institutional support: Gramado City Hall, Gramado Department of Culture, and Gramado City Council. Organized by: RSNASCE Institute, Austral Group, Capacitá Events, Darte Entretenimento, and Somos RS.

Text: Gramado City Hall