# Barretos Queima do Alho competition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/barretos-queima-do-alho-competition
> Updated: 2026-08-22T16:43:08.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3.

The 71st Festa do Peão de Barretos, held from 20–30 August 2026, featured the Queima do Alho competition, a contest reviving the culinary practices of historic cattle-driving comitivas. Participants prepared traditional dishes such as arroz carreteiro, feijão gordo, paçoca de carne, and carne serenada over open-fire pits. Judges evaluated authenticity, technique, and presentation, specifically assessing cooking methods and the use of traditional utensils to reflect the historical routines of cattle drivers.

On 23 August, the Comitiva Boa Sorte from Ubirajara (SP) won the competition at the Rancho Ponto de Pouso. The winning menu included arroz carreteiro, feijão gordo, paçoca de carne, and meat prepared on a griddle. Winning commissioner Adão Luiz de Carvalho highlighted the importance of tradition in the process. Comitiva Viajando por Mato Grosso secured second place, while Comitiva Nossa Sr.ª da Aparecida from Barretos took third. Coordinator João Paulo Martins noted that the event drew approximately 3,500 spectators.

As part of the broader festival, a charitable entry was offered on 24 August, requiring a one-kilogram donation of non-perishable food to support local assistance institutions. The festival also included musical performances by Jads & Jadson, Felipe & Rodrigo, and Turma do Pagode, a missa sertaneja, the final of the Liga Nacional de Rodeio, and a large commercial fair.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Comitiva Boa Sorte wins Queima do Alho contest in Barretos

Comitiva Boa Sorte won the traditional Queima do Alho culinary competition at the 71st Festa do Peão de Barretos, celebrating Brazilian cattle driver culture and traditions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/comitiva-boa-sorte-wins-queima-do-alho-contest-in-barretos

### 2026-08-06: Barretos' Festa do Peão Highlights Traditional Queima do Alho and Charitable Food Drive

The 71st Festa do Peão de Barretos (Aug 20‑30) features the Queima do Alho cooking contest and a charitable entry on Aug 24 that requires a 1 kg food donation, with proceeds aiding local assistance institutions

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barretos-festa-do-peo-highlights-traditional-queima-do-alho-and-charitable-food-drive

### 2026-07-25: Barretos Queima do Alho contest continues tradition at 71st Festa do Peão

Barretos' Queima do Alho contest returns on 23 Aug 2026, featuring 20 traditional commitees cooking over ground fire, preserving boiadeira heritage.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barretos-queima-do-alho-contest-continues-tradition-at-71st-festa-do-peo

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