The Sergipe Foundation for Culture and Art Aperipê (Funcap) published Public Call No. 42/2026 to select street vendors and merchants who want to work at Vila da Criança 2026 in Aracaju. There are 64 commercial spaces covering food, product sales and recreational services. Applications will be in person from September 22 to 24, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Complexo Cultural Gonzagão.
For applicants, the key step is identifying the correct category before attending. Most spaces are intended for individuals, while the mini-train and electric ride-on vehicle categories are restricted to legal entities. Anyone selling food must present an up-to-date Food Handling Certificate.
Who can apply for a commercial space
The public call covers individuals in the categories of popcorn, savory snacks, sweets and related foods, churros, candy apples, toys, ice cream and açaí, and religious articles. The mini-train and electric ride-on vehicle spaces, however, are restricted to legal entities.
Applications may be submitted by the interested party or by an authorized representative. In the latter case, a valid power of attorney is required. Because the full notice contains the specific eligibility and space-use conditions, applicants should check the version available on the Funcap Notices page before going to the registration site.
How the 64 spaces are distributed
| Activity | Spaces | Applicant profile stated in the call |
|---|---|---|
| Popcorn vendors | 20 | Individual |
| Savory snacks, sweets and related foods | 3 | Individual, with a food handling certificate |
| Churros | 20 | Individual, with a food handling certificate |
| Candy apples | 4 | Individual, with a food handling certificate |
| Toy sales stalls | 8 | Individual |
| Ice cream and açaí | 4 | Individual, with a food handling certificate |
| Religious articles | 1 | Individual |
| Mini-trains and electric ride-on vehicles | 4 | Legal entity, with 2 spaces for each activity |
The categories add up to the 64 spaces announced by Funcap. Authorization to use the space will be valid only during Vila da Criança 2026.
Which documents to bring
For categories intended for individuals, Funcap's published information requires:
- an official photo ID;
- CPF, the Brazilian individual taxpayer number;
- proof of residence;
- an up-to-date Food Handling Certificate when the activity involves selling food.
For mini-trains and electric ride-on vehicles, participation is restricted to legal entities. Applicants must present the corporate documentation required by the notice, including CNPJ, certificates of good standing and documents related to the activity. Because the full list may contain additional requirements, Public Call No. 42/2026 should be treated as the final reference.
Where and when to apply
Applications will be accepted in person from September 22 to 24, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Complexo Cultural Gonzagão, Avenida Empresário José Carlos Silva, No. 2296, São Conrado, Aracaju.
Registration will be entered into the Foundation's system. Each participant will receive an identification number based on the order of registration, and that number will be used in the public draw.
How the draw works
The selection is scheduled for September 29, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Funcap headquarters. The draw will be public and conducted electronically. The selected numbers will be matched to the registered applicants, and the result will be published later by the Foundation.
Submitting an application therefore does not automatically secure a commercial space. Registration allows the applicant to enter the draw in the relevant category, provided the submitted documentation complies with the public call.
Vila da Criança 2026 calendar for merchants
| Date | Stage | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| September 22 to 24 | Applications | In-person registration from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Complexo Cultural Gonzagão |
| September 29 | Draw | Public electronic draw from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Funcap headquarters |
| October 9 | Event opens | Vila da Criança 2026 begins at Praça de Eventos on Orla de Atalaia |
| November 1 | Event ends | The authorization period for commercial use of the spaces ends |
This public call is not the earlier Emsurb registration
People who followed the first commercial opportunities connected to Vila da Criança may encounter information from a different process and mix up the deadlines. The current call is organized by Funcap, offers 64 spaces and accepts applications from September 22 to 24. It is separate from the earlier Emsurb registration, which offered 18 spaces and had a schedule that ended before this new selection.
Applicants should therefore use Public Call No. 42/2026 as their reference rather than calendars from earlier selections tied to the same event.
Checklist before going to Gonzagão
- confirm which of the eight activities matches your operation;
- if applying as an individual, prepare photo ID, CPF and proof of residence;
- if selling food, check that your Food Handling Certificate is current;
- if someone else will register on your behalf, provide a valid power of attorney;
- for a mini-train or electric ride-on vehicle, prepare CNPJ, certificates and the other corporate documents required;
- remember that the final selection will be made by draw on September 29;
- check the notice again before attending in case of an update or additional document requirement.
Where to read the notice and follow the result
Funcap publishes its public calls on the official Notices page. The core details of Public Call No. 42/2026 were also published in material attributed to Funcap, including the space distribution, basic documents, registration location and draw date.
Vila da Criança 2026 will run from October 9 to November 1 at Praça de Eventos on Orla de Atalaia in Aracaju. The commercial authorization is valid only for the event period.
