# Brazilian Food Festivals The 'Keepin' it Rio' Food Festival Celebrates Brazilian Cuisine By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-05-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brazilian-cuisine References: [ufeast](https://www.ufeast.com/event/keepin-it-rio) With the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics just around the corner, Toronto's [Mata Petisco Bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matatoday) is hosting a food festival that celebrates the best of Brazilian cuisine. Much like the city of Toronto, Brazilian cooking draws influence from all over the world. This festival celebrates the breadth and diversity of Brazilian cuisine by giving guests a taste of the country's most popular dishes. The 'Keepin' it Rio' food festival will take place on June 2nd, just ahead of the Olympic games. During the event front-of-house host Steve Fernandes will entertain diners, while chefs Patrick Fraser, Tulio Lessa and Felipe Faccioli whip up traditional Brazilian dishes. Each chef will incorporate elements of classic Brazilian cooking, along with touches of Spanish and Portuguese cuisines. For those who are looking to get into the [spirit of the Olympics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/team-canada-popup), this [South American food festival](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-brazil-tours-program) is the perfect place to start. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **International Food Festivals:** Creating food festivals that highlight the cuisine of different countries and cultures. - **Culinary Fusion:** Combining elements of different cuisines to create innovative and unique dishes. - **Olympic-themed Food Events:** Hosting food events that coincide with major sporting events, incorporating the cuisine of the host country. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunities for restaurants, food trucks, and catering companies to participate in international food festivals. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Hotels and tourism agencies can promote culinary fusion experiences to attract international travelers. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can capitalize on the popularity of major sporting events by organizing olympic-themed food events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Traveling Food Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/northern-heat-rib-series.md) - [Engaging Oyster Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ontario-oyster-festival.md) - [Summer Toronto Food Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-rabbit-rabbit.md) - [Beer-Branded Toronto Culinary Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estrella-damm-culinary-journey.md) - [Jungle Brunch Toronto Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chotto-matte-patio.md) - [Tropical Toronto Summer Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chotto-matte-toronto.md) - [Mexican-Culture-Inspired Rooftop Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-mexico.md) - [Impressive Seasonal Culinary Showcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bayview-villages.md) - [Caribbean Cultural Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnival-oasis-2024.md)