Circuit Gastronômico dos Campos Gerais closes registrations this Thursday

The Gastronomic Circuit of Campos Gerais 2026 closes on Wednesday (30) the registration deadline for establishments of Ponta Grossa and other municipalities of the region interested in participating in the sixth edition of the event, which will have popular vote and cash prizes for the highlights.

The initiative is promoted by the Tourist Development Agency of Campos Gerais (Adetur) and seeks to enhance regional gastronomy, disseminate products and ingredients characteristic of the region and expand the circulation of consumers through participating establishments.

The registration can be made through the official website of the Gastronomic Circuit of Campos Gerais. The fee is R$ 50 per establishment. Companies associated with Abrasel Campos Gerais and Visit Ponta Grossa Convention & Visitors Bureau, in addition to gastronomic tourism experiences approved by Sebrae, are exempt.

Circuit takes place between October and November

The programming of the Gastronomic Circuit of the Campos Gerais 2026 will be held between October 9 and November 15.

During the period, the public will be able to know dishes, drinks, events and experiences that highlight stories, ingredients, preparation techniques and characteristics of regional cuisine.

Restaurants, pizzerias, bars, bistros, cafeterias, food trucks and similar establishments can participate. The initiative also includes tourist attractions, events and gastronomic experiences.

Each establishment may register up to three initiatives.

Seven categories are part of the edition

The circuit will have seven categories:

Sweets;

Café Rural;

Meals, Snacks and Snacks;

Drinks;

Gastronomic experiences;

Events;

Regional Gastronomy.

The initiatives must present elements linked to the identity of the Campos Gerais. Dishes and products may also be part of the usual menu of the establishment, provided that they have some regional relationship in the name, ingredients, preparation techniques or presentation.

Ponta Grossa and 18 other municipalities can participate

In addition to Ponta Grossa, can apply for Arapoti ventures, Carambeí, Castro, Curiuva, Imbaú, Ipiranga, Ivaí, Jaguariaíva, Ortigueira, Palmeira, Piraí do Sul, Porto Amazonas, Reserve, Sengés, São João of Triumph, Telêmaco Borba, Tibagi and Ventania.

The proposal is to turn the Circuit into a showcase of Campos Gerais gastronomy and encourage residents and tourists to visit different businesses in the region.

Award reaches R$ 2,5 thousand

Participants will be evaluated by popular vote. Criteria include presentation, creativity, taste and attention.

The three best-rated ventures or initiatives will receive trophies and cash prizes.

The first place will receive R $ 2,500. The second will have a prize of R$ 1,500, while the third place will receive R$ 1,000.

The Circuit will also provide communication and outreach support to participating establishments with the aim of increasing visibility, attracting new customers and stimulating gastronomic tourism in the region.

The 6th Gastronomic Circuit of Campos Gerais is carried out by Adetur Campos Gerais, with support of the Law of Incentive to Events Generating Tourist Flow in Ponta Grossa, Forest Eagle sponsorship and partnership with Abrasel Campos Gerais, Visit Ponta Grossa Convention & amp; Visitors Bureau, Sebrae, System Fecomércio Paraná – Sesc and Senac, PRC and prefectures of the region.