Event
Garopaba Kermesse
One of the town's most traditional festivals, with concerts, local food and Corpus Christi celebrations.
- When
- In May 2027
- Usually
- Every year, Wednesday to Sunday in the week of Corpus Christi, which moves: between late May and June (June 7-11, 2023; May 29-June 2, 2024; June 18-22, 2025; June 3-7, 2026).
- Where
- Praça Governador Ivo Silveira, downtown Garopaba
Last edition: June 3 to 7, 2026
Before planning your trip, check the date and program on the official website and social media of the event.
Official site (opens in a new tab) Official Instagram (@turismogaropaba) (opens in a new tab)
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Photos: PREFEITURA DE GAROPABA (opens in a new tab); Garopaba Por Aí (@garopabaporai_tv) (opens in a new tab).
What it is
The Garopaba Kermesse takes place every year around Corpus Christi at Praça Governador Ivo Silveira, with free entry. In 2026 it reached its 26th edition.
What to do
National and local concerts, cultural performances, traditional food and the Corpus Christi religious program, with street carpets, a horse parade, the procession and mass.
Points of interest
- Praça Governador Ivo Silveira: the stage for concerts and food stalls, downtown.
- Capybara Lagoon: where the horse parade and the ox-cart parade go by.
- Garopaba Historic Center: with the São Joaquim Church, a few minutes from the square.
Tips
Entry is free and the square gets crowded at night, especially on concert nights: walk through downtown or arrive early. June nights are cold, so bring a jacket. The lineup and the Corpus Christi program are published close to the date on the organizers' and city government's social media.
Dates and programs may change: check with the organizers before going.
Source: Assembleia Legislativa de Santa Catarina e garopaba.sc (opens in a new tab).
