When is Fartal in Foz do Iguaçu?

Traditionally in June, on the city's anniversary (June 10). In 2026, the 46th edition ran from June 10 to 14, at CTG Charrua.

What is FIT Cataratas?

The International Tourism Festival, one of the largest tourism business fairs in Latin America, held in June in Foz do Iguaçu.

When is the Cataratas Half Marathon?

In May, with a course that runs inside the Iguaçu National Park, in front of the falls. Registration opens months in advance.

The events that recur every year in Foz do Iguaçu

From the Cataratas Half Marathon to New Year's Eve: the calendar worth saving

Foz do Iguaçu has an annual calendar that repeats: the Cataratas Half Marathon in May, Fartal and FIT Cataratas in June (the city's anniversary month, June 10), and the Cataratas New Year's Eve closing the year. The full official schedule is maintained by the Tourism Department.

The events that recur every year in Foz do Iguaçu

Quick answer: Foz do Iguaçu hosts several annual recurring events: the Cataratas Half Marathon in May, featuring thousands of athletes running through the National Park; Fartal, the traditional Crafts and Food Fair in June; FIT Cataratas, an International Tourism Festival in June; and Cataratas New Year's Eve celebrations in December. Additionally, the city hosts year-round sporting events, food festivals, and cultural celebrations from Arab, Paraguayan, and Argentine communities.

May: Cataratas Half Marathon: thousands of athletes run a course inside the National Park, passing in front of the falls. In 2026 it was on May 16-17; registration opens months in advance.

June: Foz's anniversary month (June 10):

Fartal, the traditional Crafts and Food Fair, with national shows, typical food and local culture (in 2026: 46th edition, June 10 to 14, at CTG Charrua)
FIT Cataratas, International Tourism Festival, one of the largest tourism business fairs in Latin America (in 2026: June 10 to 12)

December, Cataratas New Year's Eve: New Year celebrations with a structure of shows and dinner, plus the public festivities.

All year round: sporting events, food festivals and dates of the city's Arab, Paraguayan and Argentine communities — Foz is one of the most multicultural cities in Brazil.

Official schedule: the updated calendar is maintained by the Municipal Tourism Department at destino.foz.br.

Live data: see how the Falls are today (flow and weather in real time).

Source: Foz Tourism Department · 2026 editions confirmed

When is Fartal in Foz do Iguaçu?: Traditionally in June, on the city's anniversary (June 10). In 2026, the 46th edition ran from June 10 to 14, at CTG Charrua.
What is FIT Cataratas?: The International Tourism Festival, one of the largest tourism business fairs in Latin America, held in June in Foz do Iguaçu.
When is the Cataratas Half Marathon?: In May, with a course that runs inside the Iguaçu National Park, in front of the falls. Registration opens months in advance.

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