Festa da Uva (Grape Festival) — a 3-day weekend in Serra Gaúcha

The weekend, day by day

1. Day 1

   Arrive in Caxias do Sul

   Land at Salgado Filho International Airport (POA), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.

2. Day 2

   Festa da Uva (Grape Festival)

   Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Insider tip: Attend on a weekday (Tuesday–Thursday) when it's 70% less crowded and the grape-stomping competitions feature local winemakers, not just tourists. The biennial schedule means 2025 is a non-festival year—book for 2026 instead. Arrive early for local winery tastings in side pavilions; the main stage is pure spectacle.

3. Day 3

   Wine country day in Serra Gaúcha

   Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch at one of the regional addresses below before heading home.

Where to stay

Three angles for the festival window. Festival hotels book out 6+ months in advance — apartments are the contingency when the main shortlist is sold out.

• Hotels in Caxias do Sul

  Live inventory around the festival window — 2 adults, all star ratings.

• 4–5 star options near Caxias do Sul

  Higher-end shortlist when you want the milestone weekend treatment.

• Apartments in Caxias do Sul

  Self-catering option — useful when festival hotels sell out 6+ months ahead.

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Practical

Nearest airport

Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)

Festival site

Visit official site