Feira Multissetorial 2023 in Santa Bárbara, MG

24th Feira Multissetorial of Santa Bárbara

The Santa Bárbara Feira Multissetorial (Multi-Sector Business Fair) is one of the largest business and entrepreneurship events in the Médio Piracicaba region, bringing together companies, entrepreneurs and visitors in an environment focused on economic strength and regional development. In 2023, the event reached its 24th edition, with a new format and an even more dynamic, innovative approach.

Held from June 15 to 17, the fair offered a program full of cultural and business attractions, establishing Santa Bárbara as one of the leading centers of the Serra do Caraça. More than 70 stands were set up, with spaces dedicated to many economic sectors, representing the productive diversity of the town and the region.

The 2023 edition reinforced the fair's role as a space for strategic connections, business opportunities and valuing local companies, showing how Santa Bárbara's economy keeps growing and integrating with the tourism and culture of the Serra do Caraça.

New Facilities and Experience for Exhibitors and Visitors

The 24th Feira Multissetorial introduced a new format, designed to offer a richer experience for both exhibitors and visitors. The organizers, Acisb/CDL, chose an innovative layout, designed to showcase the economic and cultural potential of the region.

The fair space was carefully planned, highlighting the mining tradition and tourist potential of Santa Bárbara and the Médio Piracicaba. This approach helped bring business, commerce and services together in a single environment of exchange and innovation.

Besides promoting business, the fair also highlighted Santa Bárbara's role as a strategic destination for sustainable tourism in the Serra do Caraça, attracting visitors interested in both commercial opportunities and the region's natural and cultural beauty.

With large crowds, the event showed the town's strength and entrepreneurial capacity, while having a positive impact on the local economy and strengthening partnership networks.

Program and Music

The program of the 2023 Feira Multissetorial struck a balance between business and entertainment. Over the three days, the public could take part in many activities and enjoy performances by regional musicians.

Thursday (June 15)

• Show by Black Bird Fly – The Beatles tribute band

Friday (June 16)

• 10 p.m. – Show by Manguaçêra

Saturday (June 17)

• 10 p.m. – Show by Rivotrio

The shows were a big draw for visitors, offering relaxed, cultural moments that complemented the fair's aim of combining business and leisure in one place. The musical variety reflected the welcoming, creative spirit of Santa Bárbara, reinforcing the bond between the town and the cultural life of the Serra do Caraça.

Regional Development and Economic Integration

The 2023 Feira Multissetorial reaffirmed Santa Bárbara's commitment to economic development and business diversification. According to the Commercial and Business Association and Chamber of Store Managers (Acisb/CDL), the event was planned to strengthen the regional economy and promote integration between companies from different sectors.

More than 70 exhibitors took part, representing industries, shops, service providers and public and private institutions. This range of sectors shows the importance of the fair as a showcase for new ventures and for strengthening commercial partnerships.

The president of Acisb highlighted that the event is a milestone for the town, reinforcing its entrepreneurial spirit and potential. He also stressed that the fair is a valuable opportunity for the whole region to expand commercial ties, share experience and generate lasting business.

Every year, the Feira Multissetorial helps put Santa Bárbara and the Serra do Caraça in the spotlight, showing how the combination of entrepreneurship, tourism and culture can bring positive results to the territory.

Culture, Tourism and Local Identity

One of the distinctive features of the 2023 edition was the care taken to integrate the event with the cultural and tourist identity of the Serra do Caraça region. The setting, the music program and the networking between companies and visitors sought to celebrate local history, talent and creativity.

For more than two decades, the Feira Multissetorial has been a showcase of the way the people of Santa Bárbara live and do business. In 2023, this was reflected in a vibrant, welcoming and inspiring event — a true portrait of the region's human and economic potential.

Through the fair, the town reinforces its position as a meeting point for business and tourism, becoming a symbol of sustainable development and appreciation of regional culture.

Conclusion

The 24th Feira Multissetorial of Santa Bárbara, held in June 2023, was another successful edition. With a new format, modern facilities and varied attractions, the event brought together business, culture and tourism, strengthening the local economy and entrepreneurship.

Every year, the fair reaffirms Santa Bárbara's role as a development reference in the Médio Piracicaba and the Serra do Caraça region, showing that innovation and tradition can go hand in hand.