During the month of July, São Pedro hosts the fifth edition of the Winter Festival. During this period, ten restaurants in the city have prepared exclusive dishes, available only this month. The municipality, located approximately 200 km from the capital of São Paulo, is recognized for the Serra de São Pedro and its proximity to Águas de São Pedro, a hydrothermal resort known for its water parks and bathing resorts.
The selection of gastronomic dishes was supervised by chef Ludmilla Fonseca, who was responsible for training the establishments' teams in areas such as public service and gastronomy. Visitors have the option of obtaining a printed guide containing a map of the ten restaurants, which can also be used as an album to collect stickers of the participating locations.
This event, also called the Serra Scenic Route Winter Festival, highlights restaurants located at strategic points in the region. Examples include Bar da Rampa, positioned near the paragliding takeoff area, and Quintal do Deck, which offers a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains.
Neighboring São Pedro, Águas de São Pedro concentrates its musical program during the Winter Festival, with free performances scheduled until July 26. The shows will take place in locations such as the Boulevard, Praça Prefeito Wilson Modesto, and the Convention Center.
Among the notable events is the concert by the band Rock’n Roads, scheduled for the 18th, from 9 PM to 11 PM, at Praça Prefeito Wilson Modesto. Following this, the Banda União Operária de Piracicaba will perform on the 23rd, from 7 PM to 9 PM, at the Convention Center. On the 24th, the square will host the groups Samambaia River and Samba da Aninha, dedicating the evening to jazz and samba, from 8 PM to 11:30 PM.
The musical schedule concludes on the 25th, with the participation of Groups 1, 2, and 3 Pin and JJ and Rapaizinhos, who will present pop and Jovem Guarda repertoire, also from 8 PM to 11:30 PM.
Various establishments offer specific dishes during the festival. Quintal do Deck, for example, serves Hot Wine for R$ 15 and is located in Parque Turistico Aureliano Esteves. Bar da Rampa offers grilled Coxinha for R$ 18 and is located on R. Iguatemy de Castro. Other places offer options such as Eggs in purgatory accompanied by artisan bread toast (R$ 18), Polenta with pork ribs and soft egg (R$ 30.90), and Chocolate Fondue (R$ 48).
For those seeking more elaborate experiences, there are options such as Creamy Polenta with Ossobuco Ragù, made with Italian semolina and combined with Parmesan and Gorgonzola, costing R$ 171.90, or Picanha Aligot, available for R$ 209. Detailed information on the location and operating hours of each spot is available in the text.
