Jaraguá's anniversary: July 29

Jaraguá celebrates its anniversary on July 29, the date on which Provincial Law no. 666 of 1882 raised the settlement to city status. In 2026 the city turned 144.

Why July 29

The settlement was born in the 18th century around the gold mines. On July 1, 1833, Decree no. 8 raised it to town status (vila), named Nossa Senhora da Penha de Jaraguá and split from Meia Ponte (today's Pirenópolis). Almost fifty years later, on July 29, 1882, Provincial Law no. 666 created the city of Jaraguá. The law's date became the anniversary. See the full sequence in the timeline.

What happens during anniversary week

Festa do Peão: rodeo, country-music shows and a funfair during the week of July 29, according to the portal's festival calendar.
Expo Jaraguá: the fashion-industry fair, organized by ACIJ, had a July 2026 edition (the previous one was in November 2025). Dates vary each year.
Free flight: July falls within the best season for paragliding (June to October). Semad says the ramp hosts an international paragliding circuit in July with up to 350 athletes.
Weather: July is dry, with hot days and cool nights, and the rivers are clean for swimming.

The official program is published each year by the Jaraguá city government. The portal publishes only confirmed dates; check official channels before traveling.

Tips for festival week

Book lodging early. Demand rises sharply on festival dates. See hotels.
Combine the party with a sightseeing trip. Go up the Serra de Jaraguá in the morning and leave the evening for the festival.
Shopping: confirm opening hours with each clothing company, as they vary. See the shopping itinerary.
Traffic: the BR-153 carries heavy truck traffic. Avoid driving at night if you do not know the highway.

Other dates in the month

The religious calendar has July celebrations in the villages, such as Nossa Senhora D'Abadia in Alvelândia, and the start of the pilgrimage season to the Monte Castelo shrine between July and August. See the religious calendar and the festival calendar.

Keep exploring

Sources: Jaraguá City Council (Decree no. 8 of 1833 and Law no. 666 of 1882); Jaraguá city government and the portal's festival pages (Festa do Peão, Expo Jaraguá); Semad (July paragliding circuit). Calculation: 2026 minus 1882. Consulted in October 2026.

Updated on October 19, 2026