Cajuru Rodeio Show and Adamantina ExpoVerde elect 2026 festival queens in Brazil

Maria Eduarda Bonfioli Antunes Saraiva was chosen as queen of the Cajuru Rodeio Show 2026 after receiving 1,438 valid votes in a contest organized by the municipality of Carmo do Cajuru, Minas Gerais. The coronation will take place on 1 August during the traditional Queima do Alho ceremony, and the newly elected court will represent the rodeo throughout the event scheduled for 7‑9 August.

In Adamantina, São Paulo, the 34th ExpoVerde fair opened registrations for its queen contest, with the deadline on 12 August. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and residents of Adamantina. The pre‑selection will be held on 14 August, and the elected queen will represent the ExpoVerde 2026 fair, which runs 3‑7 September at the Recinto Poliesportivo.