Event
Mullet Fishing Festival
Festival celebrating artisanal mullet fishing, with music, local food and a net-casting contest, in the Historic Center.
- When
- In August 2027
- Usually
- The first three editions (2022 to 2024) were in late April, at the start of the season; since 2025 it has been in early August (August 2, 2025 and August 1, 2026).
- Where
- Praça 21 de Abril, Historic Center of Garopaba
Last edition: August 1, 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: Garopaba Por Aí (@garopabaporai_tv) (opens in a new tab); PREFEITURA DE GAROPABA (opens in a new tab).
What it is
Organized by the Garopaba city hall, it is a festival born for the fishers, celebrating the tradition of artisanal mullet fishing.
What to do
The 2025 edition had live music, an official opening, a fishing net contest, pottery demonstrations and evening concerts, with food and drinks such as pine nuts, quentão (hot mulled drink), pastel and crepes.
Points of interest
- Praça 21 de Abril: where the festival takes place, in the Historic Center.
- Garopaba Historic Center: the stone streets, the church and the old houses around the square.
- Fishing shacks: the fishermen's shacks on the central beach, a few steps away.
- Mullet fishing season: the tradition the festival celebrates.
Tips
The festival is in the Historic Center, at Praça 21 de Abril: walk there if you can, since parking near the square is limited. Take the chance to visit São Joaquim Church and watch the sunset from the Historic Center viewpoint. The date changes every year: check the city government's social media.
Dates and programs may change: check with the organizers before going.
Source: Rádio Estação Garopaba e Guia Garopaba (edição impressa) (opens in a new tab).
