Festa dos Pés de Pomba 2010 in Barão de Cocais, MG

36th Festa dos Pés de Pomba

The 36th Festa dos Pés de Pomba, held in July 2010, once again reinforced the role of Barão de Cocais as one of the great cultural centers of the Serra do Caraça.
With a program combining music, food, theater and performing arts, the event turned the town into a vibrant stage of celebration, creativity and local identity.
From July 19 to 30, the cultural circuit livened up bars, squares and the Circus Theater at Praça da Lagoa, offering options for every audience in an atmosphere of joy and fellowship.

Promoted by the Barão de Cocais City Hall, through the Department of Culture and Tourism, the 2010 edition stood out for its diversity and its innovative idea of decentralizing the attractions, taking the festival into the town's bars and restaurants as well.

Tradition and Culture in the Serra do Caraça

The Festa dos Pés de Pomba was created to turn the old nickname of Barão de Cocais residents — "pés de pomba", literally "dove's feet" — into a source of pride, and in 2010 this tradition completed 36 years of history.
More than a simple festivity, the event represents the strength of folk culture, food and the arts in the Serra do Caraça, valuing local talent and strengthening the town's creative economy.

With each edition, the festival reaffirms its importance as part of Barão de Cocais's cultural heritage, attracting tourists and residents from across the region. In 2010, the expanded program consolidated this purpose, offering an engaging mix of music, theater and food.

Music and Food Circuit: Around the Town's Bars

From July 19 to 24, the music and food circuit "Pelos Bares da Cidade" (Around the Town's Bars) visited the main gathering spots of Barão de Cocais, bringing live music and dishes specially prepared for the event.
Each night featured a different act and an exclusive "dish of the day", combining the best of Minas Gerais cooking with intimate musical performances.

• July 19 – Varanda Pizzaria (Barão Shopping): Robson Nunes and Lincoln, with the dish Hakuna Matata

• July 20 – Em Cantos Bar: Os Barões, with the dish Recheadinho ao Molho Picante

• July 21 – Skina's Bar: Betinho Rodrigues and André, with the dish Skina Caipira

• July 22 – Restaurante D. Laurinda: Wellynton, with the dish Isca à Moda D. Laurinda

• July 23 – Bar do Vermelho: Willis and Afonso, with the dish Delícia do Vermelho

• July 24 – Bar e Restaurante da Maria: Gislaine and Lourival, with the dish Surpresinha à Moda Maria

This innovative idea brought the public closer to local cuisine and promoted the town's businesses, stimulating the economy and showcasing the hospitality typical of the Serra do Caraça region.

Theater and Shows: Art on Stage

The theater program of the 36th Festa dos Pés de Pomba was one of the big highlights of the edition.
With daily performances at the Circus Theater at Praça da Lagoa, the public could enjoy shows for all ages, including comedy, drama, music and folk culture.

The attractions included:

• Na Roda com Maria Cutia – Praça do Rosário, in Cocais

• Concerto em Ré – Grupo Maria Cutia

• Dez Maneiras Incríveis de Destruir Seu Casamento (Ten Incredible Ways to Destroy Your Marriage) – Comédia de Arte Produções

• Primeiras Canções – Grupo Ziriguibum

• Creuza, traz a Neuza – regional comedy show

• Emparedamento – Grupo Art e Riso

• Mágica Show – a children's magic show that delighted families

• Safári de Histórias (Story Safari) – produced by Cauê Salles

• Projeto Luthier convida Saulo Laranjeira – a musical meeting of great Minas Gerais artists

• Tropeiros e Cantigas – A Última Viagem – Grupo Caixa 4

• A Viagem de Clara (Clara's Journey) – Confesso Cia de Teatro

• Pre-launch of the CD by Bárbara Leite e Banda – closing the program with local talent

The variety of shows demonstrated the festival's commitment to valuing art in its many forms, making Barão de Cocais a true stage of culture and emotion.

Big Names and Unforgettable Moments

Besides the extensive cultural schedule, the public enjoyed great musical performances at the Circus Theater.
Singer-songwriter Vander Lee moved the audience with his striking voice and poetic repertoire, while Saulo Laranjeira brought humor and quality music to the Luthier project.

These moments reinforced the importance of the Festa dos Pés de Pomba as a celebration of Minas Gerais culture, bringing tradition and contemporary art together in a single event.

Closing and Legacy of the 2010 Edition

The 2010 Festa dos Pés de Pomba was one of the most complete editions in the event's history.
By combining food, theater and music, Barão de Cocais offered a rich, democratic program accessible to all audiences.
More than entertainment, the edition was a true cultural movement that promoted local talent and strengthened tourism in the Serra do Caraça region.

With every dish served, every song and every laugh shared at the Circus Theater, the 2010 Pés de Pomba reaffirmed the pride of being from Barão de Cocais — a pride that continues to echo through the generations.