# Cumbucca Gastronomy Award in Minas Gerais

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cumbucca-gastronomy-award-in-minas-gerais
> Updated: 2026-10-14T13:33:28.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The fourth edition of the Cumbucca Gastronomy Award has expanded its scope beyond Belo Horizonte to include the interior of Minas Gerais, featuring nominees from 175 different cities and localities. The competition includes 55 categories intended to link the gastronomic sector to regional tourism and economic development, covering producers of items such as cheese, beer, cachaça, coffee, and wine.

In Ouro Preto, the city has secured 11 nominations for the awards. Public voting for the ceremony remains open until October 16.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Minas Gerais culinary and food security milestones

Minas Gerais highlights include the third anniversary of Divinópolis's Restaurante Popular and Ouro Preto receiving 11 nominations for the Prêmio Cumbucca de Gastronomia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minas-gerais-culinary-and-food-security-milestones

### 2026-10-09: Cumbucca Gastronomy Award expands across Minas Gerais

The Cumbucca Gastronomy Award is expanding across Minas Gerais, featuring nominees from 175 cities to celebrate regional food production and boost culinary tourism.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cumbucca-gastronomy-award-expands-across-minas-gerais

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