for nearly 20 years, the encontro internacional de motociclistas de rio das ostras has been one of the top three largest motorcycle rallies in brazil, with 55,000 participants at its latest edition - taking place every year in the month of march, the festival includes live rock music and motocross demonstrations, in addition to a fair for the sale of motorcycles, clothes and accessories, and local handicrafts.
due to its size and scope, ostras cycle is arguably the event with the largest economic effect on the city of rio das ostras - the ostras cycle is among the three biggest events of its type in brazil and is sponsored by the associaçăo dos motociclistas do estado do rio de janeiro - amo-rj (motorcyclist association of the state of rio de janeiro).
similar in some ways to the shrimp festival in cabo frio, the festival de frutos do mar de rio das ostras is very unique in others - some of which include wine tastings and cooking workshops in addition to a broader overall seafood focus.
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