The 27th edition of the Shrimp Festival begins this Thursday (16/7), at Praça da Cultura, in the Center. The program starts at noon and the official opening is scheduled for 7pm. Promoted by the Municipal Government, the Caraguatatuba Educational and Cultural Foundation (Fundacc) and the Praia do Camaroeiro Fishermen's Association, the event brings together gastronomy, caiçara traditions and artistic presentations in an extensive free program aimed at residents and tourists. Shrimp Festival Disclosure During the 11 days of the festival, always starting at noon, the public can taste shrimp-based dishes and other regional culinary delicacies, as well as check out artisanal products and different types of sweets. The musical program includes MPB, choro, reggae, rock and forró shows, as well as cultural events that promote and value local identity. The event will also feature an exhibition and sale of traditional crafts and a demonstration of the making of artisanal fishing nets and the minting of canoes in the Guapuruvu trunk, providing visitors with an immersion in the traditions of the fishing community. Among the main attractions is the traditional caiçara house with a wood-burning stove, produced especially for the festival. Built with clay, bamboo and piassava comb, it represents the typical architecture of fishing communities and offers the public an experience that brings back customs, knowledge and the caiçara way of life. Closing the program, on July 26th (Sunday), the traditional caiçara canoe race will be held. The gathering begins at 7:30 am, on the Centro beach, in front of Praça da Cultura. Participants can compete in different categories and there will be symbolic awards for the winners. In the last edition, the event attracted approximately 80 participants. More than a gastronomic event, the festivity aims to preserve, value and publicize the cultural and intangible heritage of Caraguatatuba, especially the caiçara traditions linked to fishing. The initiative also strengthens the community's cultural identity, keeping its knowledge and customs alive for future generations. The festival also boosts local economic development after the closed period and encourages the creative economy through the participation of artisans, artists and local producers. More information: (12) 3897-5660 or www.fundacc.sp.gov.br. Service 27th Shrimp Festival From the 16th to the 26th of July l from 12pm to 11:59pm Praça da Cultura l Centro de Caraguatatuba Free Entry Day 16/7 – Thursday 12:30pm – Grupo Aleluia de Fandango 7pm – Official opening with Água Viva Coral 8:30pm – Banda Municipal Carlos Gomes 10pm – Banda Energia Viva Day 17/7 – Friday 12:30 pm – Michael Douglas (voice and guitar) 7:00 pm – Banda Feira Livre 8:30 pm – Trio Luar 10:00 pm – Raiane Pires Day 18/7 – Saturday 12:30 pm – Tikinho (voice and guitar) 2:30 pm – Almir Clemente 5:00 pm – Bruna Guida 6:00 pm – Teatro Lambe-Lambe 7:00 pm – Oficinas Culturais de Dança Salon 8pm – Bonecões da Mantiqueira 10pm – Lua and Rodrigo Day 19/7 – Sunday 12:30pm – Orquestra de Viola Caipira Estrela de Ouro 2:30pm – Entre Modas e Memórias – Andressa and Hiago 8pm – Banda Abdusom 10pm – Banda Deságua Day 20/7 – Monday 12:30pm – Thiago Sax 7pm – Brasilidades – Samba and Choro Duo 8:30 pm – Samba 5 Day 7/21 – Tuesday 12:30 pm – Claudio Milito 7 pm – Soul do Mar 9 pm – Bichos da Costeira Day 7/22 – Wednesday 12:30 pm – Instrumental Sax with Vinicius Andrade 5 pm – Vinicius Marques Brazilian Guitar 8 pm – Maracatu Odé da Mata 9pm – Banda Revolusom Reggae Day 23/7 – Thursday 12:30pm – Nas Ondas do Choro 5pm – Vinicius Marques Brazilian Guitar 7pm – Michael Douglas and Banda 9pm – Rogério Cardoso – Quadrilha Junina Day 24/7 – Friday 12:30pm – Mayara Blanco 7pm – Teatro Lambe-Lambe 7pm – Oficinas Culturais Ballroom Dancing 8:30pm – Tikinho 10pm – Monique Ellyn Day 25/7 – Saturday 12:30pm – Choro: The rhythm of Brazil 5pm – Drag Pelvis 7pm – Kelli and Paoli 8:30pm – Samba MPB Show Brasil and Balé Jovem de Caraguatatuba 10pm – Conexão Sertaneja Day 26/7 – Sunday 10am – Fandango Caiçara 1:30 pm – Boi de Conchas 7:00 pm – Claudio Milito 8:30 pm – Nas Trilhas da Tribo Program subject to change!