a traditional beerfest in nova friburgo celebrates the autumn season as well as german culture brought to the area with the maifest: festival da cerveja.

maifest-named after the month it's held in, may-is a returning tradition of beer, food and culture - concerts, food, drinking contests and, of course, plenty of beer entertain attendees. like in other european influenced festivals, a queen of maifest is chosen to the delight of men in attendance.

also, an official beer is chosen each year for one lucky brewery - and cuisines are not limited to german style, popular foods such as japanese, arabic and traditional brazilian fare are also offered to the hungry masses.

german folklore musicians open the festival wearing leiderhosen and get the crowd excited for the activities and events that last day and night through the weekend.