National Crafts Fair Opens in Belo Horizonte on 2 Dec

By The Rio Times | Created at 2026-10-03 13:06:57 | Updated at 2026-10-03 14:33:41 3 hours ago

BRAZIL · CRAFTS

Key Facts

—What The Feira Nacional de Artesanato, a national crafts fair with more than 3,000 craftspeople.
—When Wednesday 2 to Sunday 6 December 2026. Wednesday to Friday 14:00 to 22:00, Saturday 10:00 to 22:00, Sunday 10:00 to 21:00.
—Where Expominas, Avenida Amazonas 6200, Gameleira, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais.
—Tickets Sympla, with payment in up to 12 instalments. The 2026 price is not published; 2025 tickets cost R$20 (about US$4).
—Good to know Metro station Gameleira serves the venue. The organiser is Centro Cape.

Five days of Brazilian handicrafts under one roof, in the capital of Minas Gerais.

The Feira Nacional de Artesanato runs from Wednesday 2 to Sunday 6 December 2026 at Expominas in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Sympla says more than 3,000 craftspeople take part. Tickets are sold on Sympla, but the 2026 price has not been published.

What the fair is

The Feira Nacional de Artesanato is a national crafts fair organised by Centro Cape. It gathers craftspeople from many Brazilian regions in one pavilion in Belo Horizonte.

For a foreigner in Brazil, it is a one-stop way to see regional work such as ceramics, textiles, wood and leather. It is also a good place to buy gifts before the holidays, and to meet the makers.

Sympla lists more than 3,000 craftspeople. Earlier press figures for the number of stands and visitors are not confirmed, so we do not repeat them.

The Edifício JK by Oscar Niemeyer in Belo Horizonte

Tickets and prices

Sympla is the ticketing platform. Payment can be split into up to 12 instalments, which is common in Brazil. Cancellation rules apply, so read the terms on the Sympla page.

The 2026 price is not published. In 2025 the ticket cost R$20 (about US$4), at the RT rate of 2 October 2026, about R$5.22 per US$. Treat that as a guide only, and check the Sympla page for the final price.

Opening hours and venue

The fair opens on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 14:00 to 22:00. On Saturday it opens from 10:00 to 22:00. On Sunday it opens from 10:00, and Sympla gives 21:00 as the closing time, while the fair’s website gives 21:00 as the last entry.

The venue is Expominas, at Avenida Amazonas 6200 in the Gameleira district. Some ticket listings give a different street number, so use the venue’s own address for your taxi or map.

Expominas’s website says the Gameleira Metro station gives access to the venue. Taxis and ride-hailing apps are the alternative.

What to bring

Carry some cash as well as a card, because small stands may have different payment options. Bring a large bag for purchases, and ask sellers about shipping if you buy bulky items.

Foreign visitors should keep their passport copy or residency card with them, in case a card payment needs identity checks.

What else to do in Belo Horizonte that week

The Praça da Liberdade is the city’s cultural centre, with museums around a landscaped square. The Pampulha district has the modernist buildings by Oscar Niemeyer, including a church and an art museum.

Minas Gerais is known for its food, so try pão de queijo and local cheeses. December is the start of the rainy season, so carry an umbrella.