june is also the month for the oktoberfest, an event dedicated to beer and organized by the associação dos grupos folclóricos Alemães de petrópolis - agfap.

original of the southern german city of munich, this festivity is also celebrated in many parts of the world and in brazil in many states, with the santa catarina edition in blumenau being the biggest in south america.

the cooler winter months in petrópolis are the perfect time for rich, winter foods, which is why july through august is the best time for the festival de fondues, racletes e cremes - held at the grande hotel petrópolis, the festival attracts locals and visitors who are looking to sample the mountain area's cuisine amongst the beautiful scenery the region has to offer.