Festa da Quitanda and Festival da Goiabada 2015 in Cocais, MG

4th Festa da Quitanda and 3rd Festival da Goiabada

On May 2 and 3, 2015, the charming Colonial Village of Cocais, in Barão de Cocais, hosted another edition of the Festa da Quitanda and Festival da Goiabada (quitandas are traditional homemade baked goods; goiabada is guava paste).
In its fourth edition, the event continued to celebrate the flavors of Minas Gerais cooking and the work of the quitandeiras and local producers, who turn traditional recipes into true culinary masterpieces.

The main square of Cocais welcomed visitors from across the region, who could enjoy traditional treats such as cakes, breads, biscuits, cheeses and the traditional goiabada cascão, the town's intangible heritage.
The program included workshops, cultural performances and the traditional quitanda contest, reinforcing the cultural and community character of the event.

The 2015 Festa da Quitanda reaffirmed its role as one of the main events of the Serra do Caraça, bringing together food, history and hospitality in one place.

Cocais: a treasure of the Serra do Caraça

The district of Cocais is one of the most charming places in Barão de Cocais.
With its preserved colonial houses, cobblestone streets and landscapes that blend nature and history, Cocais has a unique charm that recalls the past of the mining towns of Minas Gerais.

Besides being known for its artisanal quitandas and goiabadas, the village is a gateway to important attractions of the Serra do Caraça, such as ecological trails, waterfalls and old gold routes.
Cocais is a destination that combines tradition and tranquility, ideal for those who want to experience the essence of Minas Gerais culture amid the region's natural beauty.