# Gastronomic festivals in Rio de Janeiro

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gastronomic-festivals-in-rio-de-janeiro
> Updated: 2026-08-26T19:08:59.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Various gastronomic and street food festivals are scheduled to take place across the state of Rio de Janeiro.

In the metropolitan area, Maricá will host the 39th Feira Nacional do Podrão from September 11 to 13, featuring oversized food items and musical performances. Niterói is set to hold the second Comida Di Rua festival at the Mercado Municipal de Niterói from September 4 to 7, also highlighting large-scale culinary items.

Other regional events include the Arraiá de Ipiabas in Barra do Piraí from August 28 to 30, which focuses on local production and traditional flavors. Additionally, Nova Iguaçu will host the Festa do Morango ‘Edição Pudim’ from August 27 to 30, centered on strawberry and pudding-themed creations.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Gastronomic festivals scheduled in Barra do Piraí and Nova Iguaçu

Gastronomic festivals are arriving in Rio de Janeiro, including the Arraiá de Ipiabas in Barra do Piraí and the strawberry and pudding-themed Festa do Morango in Nova Iguaçu.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gastronomic-festivals-scheduled-in-barra-do-pira-and-nova-iguau

### 2026-08-24: Street food festivals scheduled for Maricá and Niterói

Street food festivals featuring oversized culinary items and live music are coming to Maricá and Niterói, Brazil, in September.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/street-food-festivals-scheduled-for-maric-and-niteri

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