By The Rio Times | Created at 2026-08-29 17:09:30 | Updated at 2026-09-05 16:56:00
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This Weekend in Cabo Frio
Key Facts
- The festival. 12th Festival Sabores de Cabo Frio — theme ‘Receitas de Família’ (Family Recipes).
- Dates. Thursday, August 27 through Sunday, August 30, 2026; Thursday and Friday 6 p.m. to midnight.
- Where. Vila Gastronômica in the Passagem district, Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil.
- The deal. 70 participating restaurants and cafés; signature main dishes at R$45 and smaller plates at R$30.
- Beyond eating. Aulas-show (chef-led cooking classes) and live music presentations all weekend.
The Festival Sabores de Cabo Frio 2026, in Brazil’s Região dos Lagos, runs its 12th edition through Sunday, August 30: the Vila Gastronômica in Passagem gathers 70 restaurants and cafés with signature dishes at R$45, cooking classes with chefs and free live music.
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Rio de Janeiro state’s favorite beach town is in full flavor mode: the 12th Festival Sabores de Cabo Frio fills the Passagem waterfront through Sunday.
Festival Sabores de Cabo Frio 2026: What’s Cooking
The Festival Sabores de Cabo Frio 2026 opened Thursday with the Vila Gastronômica, a food village in the historic Passagem district that anchors the 12th edition through Sunday night.
Seventy restaurants, cafés and bars take part, serving special festival menus: signature mains at R$45 and smaller dishes at R$30 — the region’s best-value dining week of the year.
A Month of Flavor Follows
The Vila Gastronômica weekend is only the opening act: the restaurant-side festival continues from September 4 to October 4, with participating kitchens across Cabo Frio serving the fixed-price menus.
For expats in Rio, that makes September the smart month for a Costa do Sol escape — festival prices without the opening-weekend crowds.
Why Cabo Frio Works for a Food Weekend
Cabo Frio sits 150 km east of Rio de Janeiro in the Região dos Lagos, Brazil’s classic beach escape — Praia do Forte’s white sand is a short ride from the festival grounds in Passagem.
The Passagem district itself is the city’s charming historic quarter: colonial houses, a canal lined with restaurants and the city’s oldest streets.
Practical Notes for Visitors
Entry to the Vila Gastronômica area is open; you pay per dish — bring a card or Pix, and arrive before 7 p.m. on Saturday for the shortest lines.
From Rio, buses to Cabo Frio leave from Novo Rio bus terminal roughly hourly; the ride takes about three hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Festival Sabores de Cabo Frio 2026?
The 12th edition runs August 27–30, 2026 at the Vila Gastronômica in Passagem, Cabo Frio, Brazil — and the restaurant festival continues September 4 to October 4.
How much are dishes at Sabores de Cabo Frio?
Signature main dishes cost R$45 and smaller plates R$30 across the 70 participating restaurants and cafés.
Where is the Vila Gastronômica in Cabo Frio?
In the Passagem district, the historic waterfront quarter of Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil.
Sources: Prefeitura de Cabo Frio; G1 Região dos Lagos; Festival Sabores de Cabo Frio.
