Settlement Festival 2026
November 20, 2026, 06:00 PM to November 22, 2026, 11:00 PM · Pavilhão das Araucárias
Three days of traditional music, folk dancing, a costume parade, colonial food and craft beer celebrating the arrival of the first immigrant families.
The Settlement Festival is the biggest traditional celebration of the year. For three days, the Araucaria Pavilion hosts folk dance groups, traditional bands, choirs and more than 30 food stalls run by the rural communities.
Programme
| Day | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Friday, 20 Nov | Official opening, folk group parade and dance with a traditional band. |
| Saturday, 21 Nov | Costume contest, dance workshops for children and log-sawing competition. |
| Sunday, 22 Nov | Roast duck lunch, choir gathering and closing with silent fireworks. |
Silent fireworks: the festival respects animals and people who are sensitive to noise.
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