There’s a free Brazilian festival in Seattle this month with live music & dance workshops

Looking for a big cultural celebration this August? The 26th Annual Brazilian Festival returns to Seattle soon, and it’s free to attend!

On Sunday, August 18th, the free BrasilFest will bring live music, Brazilian food, music and dance workshops to the Seattle Center for a day of fun & family friendly activities.

There will also be vendors which will include Guaraná Booth, Feijoada by Gisele Goren, Oasis Brazilian Steakhouse, Barraca do Pastel, Pierro Bakery and Salgados, Road Dawg Hot Dogs, Padoca Brasil Salgados, Kairo Ice Cream Truck, Rio Belle Boutique, Bruna Reis Photo, and a BrasilFest Information Booth.

According to organizers, BrasilFest’s mission is to expose our community to Brazilian arts and traditions during the week of the Brazilian Folklore Day.

“This is a unique mission, as this day is not usually celebrated outside of Brazil,” they state.

“In Brazil, this event is an important educational tool in continuing Brazilian folkloric traditions. Our mission goes beyond keeping traditions alive, and combines traditional and contemporary Brazilian expressions. It provides an opportunity to bring together all artists and organizations concerned with Brazil and to unite them in one venue. Thereby we hope to increase the visibility of the Brazilian cultural landscape to our community.”

Ready to enjoy all things Brazil? Mark the date on your calendars!

The Brazilian Festival is part of the Seattle Center’s Festál, a “series of cultural community festivals and events designed to celebrate, preserve and share the rich traditions of the region’s diverse communities with the widest possible audience.”

BrasilFest

When: Sunday, August 18th, 2024
Where: Armory Food & Event Hall, Mural Amphitheatre, and Fisher Rooftop, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St
Cost: Free to attend