The Estância Velha Rural Producers’ Fair is an event that has become a landmark in the city. Every Saturday, local residents gather in the city center for this event, which was established more than three decades ago during the term of former mayor Frederico Leuck (1983-1988). The fair is known for providing high quality products to the local community.
The traditional exhibition takes place every Saturday, from 7 am to 11 am, in a dedicated space at City Hall, located on Rua Balduino Weber, next to the Cultural Activities Pavilion (PAC). This initiative is part of the City Hall’s ongoing efforts to support and value the city’s farmers and family agribusinesses.
Fairgoers have the opportunity to purchase a variety of products, including fresh fruits and vegetables, breads, sausages, dairy products, minimally processed products, honey and other items produced locally in Estância Velha. Currently, six families offer high quality products, free from pesticides and produced by hand. The Rural Producer Fair has the support of the City Hall, through the Secretariat of Environment, Livestock and Agriculture (SEMAPA) and Emater.
Ruralfest confirmed to take place this winter 2024
In addition to the Rural Producer’s Fair, the Municipal Administration launched Ruralfest in 2022, a fair entirely focused on agribusiness. The objective of Ruralfest is to further promote and value rural producers and family agribusinesses in Estância Velha, in addition to encouraging rural tourism in the city. Mayor Diego Francisco, creator of the event, highlights the importance of this sector. “We have a small, but very productive and active rural area. It is very gratifying to value these spaces, especially when we are able to combine economy, tourism and the delicacies produced by our people”, he says.
The first edition of Ruralfest was a great success, leading to a second edition in 2023, which featured an expanded space and included an animal exhibition, craft sales, gastronomy and several artistic presentations. The 2024 edition has already been confirmed for the month of July, and promises to bring many new features.