in 2010, it grew to re-include the area of the crystal palace as well as incorporating the former bohemia brewery, the oldest brewery in brazil, as the new point of convergence and another historical site as a part of the landscape of what was the old town.

bauernfest provides a huge economical boost for the community as visitors flooding the city book 95% of the vacancies of hotels and lodges occupied - some visitors have to look for rooms outside of the small town in order to make it to this celebration of beer, parades and german culture.

on the sunday of the festival, a great parade is held full of flowers, music, dance and joy - the hospitable mood of the celebration invites everyone from around the world to come celebrate in honor of the happy decision of the german settlers to stay in brazil.