Craftspeople who live in Poços de Caldas have until September 22, 2026, at 6 p.m. Brasília time to apply for the exhibitor selection for the Christmas Craft Fair. The Municipal Department of Culture opened 40 spots, and the event is scheduled for November 19 to 22 at Espaço Cultural da Urca.
The main eligibility rule published by the city is straightforward: the selection is for people who live in Poços de Caldas and work in crafts. Each applicant may list up to two craft techniques, subject to the conditions of Secult Notice No. 10/2026.
Who can apply to the Christmas Craft Fair
- craftspeople who live in the municipality of Poços de Caldas;
- people who work in the craft sector;
- applicants who submit the form within the official application period;
- each applicant may enter up to two craft techniques, as provided by the notice.
The city says the 40 selected exhibitors will be able to display and sell craft and handmade products made in the city. Applying does not automatically secure a spot because this is a selection process governed by Secult Notice No. 10/2026.
How to apply by September 22
- Open the official application form provided by the Municipal Department of Culture.
- Also open the city's Culture Notices section and locate Secult Notice No. 10/2026.
- Check the participation conditions, form fields, and any attachments or supporting evidence required by the notice.
- Complete and submit the application by September 22 at 6 p.m. The official communication specifies Brasília time.
- Before submitting, review your personal details, the techniques listed, and all material requested by the form.
The city's official news release confirms the form, the notice, the deadline, and the general participation rules, but it does not list in the news text every document and attachment that may be required. Applicants should therefore use the current notice and form as the final checklist instead of copying document lists from previous editions.
What to check in the notice before submitting
Because participation depends on selection, check Secult Notice No. 10/2026 for the evaluation criteria, conditions applying to the techniques listed, display and sales rules, exhibitor responsibilities, and procedures after submission. If an online summary conflicts with the official notice, the official document should guide the application.
Also verify whether the form requires specific files, images, or declarations and whether any format, size, or presentation standard applies. The official news page reviewed here does not detail those requirements, so it would be unsafe to assume they are identical to previous years.
Schedule confirmed by the city
| Stage | Date | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Applications open | September 11, 2026 | Start of submissions through the official form. |
| Applications close | September 22, 2026, at 6 p.m. | Final deadline announced by the Municipal Department of Culture. |
| Christmas Craft Fair | November 19 to 22, 2026 | Event at Espaço Cultural da Urca in Poços de Caldas. |
The September 18 announcement does not give a selection result date in the news text. Applicants should monitor the city's official channels and the Culture Notices section for later publications about results, calls, or instructions for selected exhibitors.
Christmas is the central theme
The Municipal Department of Culture says Christmas will be the central theme of the event, appearing in the venue decoration, visual identity, and products presented by exhibitors. That makes it important to read the notice before deciding which pieces to present. The official news release by itself does not specify whether the theme carries a particular score or selection restriction.
How to reduce the risk of missing the deadline
Because applications close at 6 p.m. on September 22, the safest approach is to open the form and notice in advance. Confirm that you meet the local residency requirement, select no more than two techniques, and prepare everything the form actually requests. After submission, keep any confirmation or protocol generated by the system.
For reference, the updated information was published by the City of Poços de Caldas on September 18, 2026. The application form and Secult Notice No. 10/2026 are the sources that should guide applicants through the deadline.
