Feira Multissetorial 2010 in Santa Bárbara, MG

13th Feira Multissetorial of Santa Bárbara

From September 10 to 12, 2010, Santa Bárbara hosted another edition of the Feira Multissetorial do Médio Piracicaba (Médio Piracicaba Multi-Sector Business Fair), a traditional event that boosts the local economy and values entrepreneurship in the Serra do Caraça region.

Held at the Emília Mendes da Fonseca Sports Gym, the fair brought together many exhibiting companies from commerce, services and industry, encouraging integration between business owners, entrepreneurs and the Santa Bárbara community.

Opening and First Night

The official opening took place on Friday, September 10, with a performance by the magician Mister R., followed by the inauguration ceremony and a performance by the Família Rodrigues, who delighted the audience with their music.
The evening ended at 10:30 p.m., marking the start of a weekend full of cultural and business activities.

Saturday Program – September 11

The second day was packed with activities for all audiences.
The fair opened its doors at 3 p.m., and workshops and cultural performances soon began, involving families and visitors.

Highlights included:

• Chess Workshop – Parents and Children

• Course on Preparing and Decorating Cold Cut Platters

• Simultaneous Chess Exhibition

• Straw Craft Workshop with the Congado Nossa Senhora do Rosário

• Performance by the Corporação Musical Santo Antônio (town band)

• Course on Savory Snacks and Appetizers

• Magic Show with Mister R.

• Quadrilha (square dance) Performance by CEMAB

• Theater with the Grupo da Pedreira Um Valemix

The variety of themes and activities offered learning and leisure to the public, reinforcing the multifaceted character of the Feira Multissetorial.

Sunday Program – September 12

The last day of the event also featured workshops and cultural attractions.
From 2 p.m., the public could take part in more chess workshops, watch performances by the Corporação Musical Santo Antônio and join handicraft and straw art workshops.

Other activities included:

• Course on Savory Snacks and Appetizers

• Pencil Portrait Workshop

• Theater with the Grupo Valemix

The cultural performances and educational workshops created an atmosphere of togetherness and learning, bringing generations closer and strengthening the local creative economy.
The fair closed at 9 p.m., successfully concluding another edition.

Culture, Business and Integration

The 13th Feira Multissetorial of Santa Bárbara reaffirmed the town's commitment to sustainable economic development and to valuing local commerce.
Besides being a space for business, the event stood out for its integration of culture, leisure and learning, showing that entrepreneurship can go hand in hand with Santa Bárbara's cultural identity.

With each edition, the Feira Multissetorial reinforces Santa Bárbara's leading role in the Serra do Caraça region, fostering an environment favorable to business growth and to stronger relationships between entrepreneurs and the community.