Bastos is known as the National Egg Capital Disclosure The Justice of Bastos (SP) responded to an injunction from the Public Ministry of the State of São Paulo (MP-SP) and determined that the city hall not hold the "64th Egg Festival" until it presents the safety reports required for the event. The party is scheduled to take place between Thursday (16) and Sunday (19), at the Kisuke Watanabe Exhibition Grounds. Considered one of the most traditional events in the interior of São Paulo, the festival celebrates the strength of poultry farming in the city, known nationally as the "Egg Capital", and usually attracts thousands of visitors, with free entry every night. ? Join the g1 Bauru e Marília channel on WhatsApp The decision, signed this Wednesday (15) by judge Samara Eliza Lutiheri Feltrin Nespoli, prohibits the municipality from promoting, authorizing or allowing the event until the delivery of the Fire Department Inspection Report (AVCB Provisional) and the Military Police Inspection Report (AVPM). In case of non-compliance, a single fine of R$500,000 was imposed. Egg Festival, in Bastos (SP) Disclosure In the public civil action, the Public Ministry argued that the large event, which attracts thousands of people, could not begin without prior proof of fire and panic safety conditions in the venue. The document highlighted that holding an event of this scale without completed inspections exposes visitors to serious risks. In the decision, the judge also recalled tragedies that occurred in places with large concentrations of people, such as the fire at Kiss Nightclub, to reinforce the need for strict compliance with safety standards. This year's program includes shows by Ana Castela, Michel Teló and Roupa Nova, as well as other cultural attractions. The edition marks the return of the event, which was canceled in 2025 following cases of bird flu in Brazil. Ana Castela performs at the 64th Egg Festival, in Bastos (SP) Érico Andrade/g1 What does the city hall say? In response to TV TEM, the mayor of Bastos Kleber Lopes Enfermeiro (PL) informed that it is "usual" for the Court to carry out this type of notification before major events. He stated that the entire assembly and installations of the venue are in compliance with the requirements and that he is just awaiting in-person inspections from the security authorities. Also according to Lopes, the inspection by the Fire Department and Military Police is already scheduled for Thursday (16), at 9 am. The mayor guaranteed that the documents will be attached to the process soon after the teams are released and reinforced that the Egg Festival schedule remains confirmed. 2025 Egg Festival in Bastos is canceled after cases of bird flu
Justice demands safety reports to allow the beginning of the Festa do Ovo de Bastos
Bastos is known as the National Egg Capital Disclosure The Justice of Bastos (SP) responded to an injunction from the Public Ministry of the State of São Paulo (MP-SP) and determined that the city hall not hold the...
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