# 71st Festa do Peão de Barretos festival proceedings

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/festa-do-peo-de-barretos-festival-proceedings
> Updated: 2026-08-27T00:54:41.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

The 71st Festa do Peão de Barretos has evolved into a major international hub for rodeo, music, and commerce at the Parque do Peão complex in São Paulo, Brazil. The event now features the Barretos International Rodeo, attracting competitors from Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Australia.

In the sporting arena, 2024 PBR world champion Cássio Dias secured the highest score in bull riding during the opening sessions with 91.50 points. The competition includes 36 riders from the participating nations.

The musical lineup continues to highlight major sertanejo acts, including Gusttavo Lima, Leonardo, Chitãozinho & Xororó, Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano, and Simone Mendes, alongside rising artists such as Filho do Piseiro and Fiorella. Singer Paula Fernandes, returning after a 10-year hiatus, has used her platform to address historical sexism and the lack of gender diversity within the sertanejo industry, recently performing a religious tribute such as ‘Ave Maria’. Other performers include Gustavo Mioto.

Beyond entertainment, the festival has expanded into a significant economic platform, blending traditional rodeo culture with fashion and premium hospitality. The event expects nearly one million visitors—with current estimates at approximately 990,000—and has become a massive business ecosystem. The conglomerate DVT, which manages much of the infrastructure and sponsorships, reportedly generates over R$ 500 million in revenue, highlighting the transition of sertanejo culture into a large-scale commercial industry often referred to as ‘agronejo’. Logistical activity is notably high, with Barretos Airport reporting intense movement of aircraft and helicopters to transport tourists, artists, and investors.

## Claims

- Female artists represent only 13.6% of performers at major events such as Barretos. (single source)
- Paula Fernandes criticized the sexist structure within the sertanejo music industry. (single source)
- Gean Carlos Piris is competing in the 71st Festa do Peão de Barretos. (single source)
- Ana Castela departed the Barretos festival to attend a scheduled performance in São Fidéliz, Rio de Janeiro. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Festa do Peão de Barretos hosts 71st edition in Brazil

The 71st Festa do Peão de Barretos in Brazil draws nearly 1 million visitors, combining world-class rodeo competitions with a massive sertanejo music festival and significant agribusiness influence.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barretos-international-rodeo-features-musical-returns-and-rodeo-competition

### 2026-08-16: Singer Rony Ribeiro competes for Barretos festival slot

Singer Rony Ribeiro is among 15 artists competing in a popular vote to perform at the Festa do Peão de Barretos, with the winner also earning a recording session with Munhoz & Mariano.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/singer-rony-ribeiro-competes-for-barretos-festival-slot

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