Blumenau"s Summer Festival
Updated on Jan.2, 2014
One of the top events in Santa Catarina summers is not on any of the state's famous beaches, but in Blumenau, less than 40 miles from the ocean.
This city with deep roots in German immigration, which hosts Oktoberfest Blumenau - Brazil's main Oktoberfest - kicks off the year with Sommerfest, a summer version of that festival with weekly celebrations through February at Parque Vila Germanica.
Traditional German music, dancing and food as well as imported and locally made beer will be attractions during the festival. As it approaches, find the updated schedule on the official website (www.sommerbierfest.com.br).
Where:Sector 1 of Vila Germanica - Blumenau - SC
When: Jan.9, 16, 23 and 30; Feb.6 and 13, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. (parades at 10:15 p.m.)
Admission: call (47) 3381-7700 for updated prices (the festival usually offers half price for students and seniors 60 and older; free admission for visitors in full folk German dress)
Blumenau hotels offering Sommerfest discouts: Hotel Mansiones, Rede Geranium, Hotel Kloppel, Hotel Steinhausen, Blu Terrace Hotel and Mime Hotel
One of the top events in Santa Catarina summers is not on any of the state's famous beaches, but in Blumenau, less than 40 miles from the ocean.
This city with deep roots in German immigration, which hosts Oktoberfest Blumenau - Brazil's main Oktoberfest - kicks off the year with Sommerfest, a summer version of that festival with weekly celebrations through February at Parque Vila Germanica.
Traditional German music, dancing and food as well as imported and locally made beer will be attractions during the festival. As it approaches, find the updated schedule on the official website (www.sommerbierfest.com.br).
Sommerfest 2014:
Where:Sector 1 of Vila Germanica - Blumenau - SC
When: Jan.9, 16, 23 and 30; Feb.6 and 13, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. (parades at 10:15 p.m.)
Admission: call (47) 3381-7700 for updated prices (the festival usually offers half price for students and seniors 60 and older; free admission for visitors in full folk German dress)
Blumenau hotels offering Sommerfest discouts: Hotel Mansiones, Rede Geranium, Hotel Kloppel, Hotel Steinhausen, Blu Terrace Hotel and Mime Hotel
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