The venue is specifically named in honor of Claudio Dardes, a former mayor of Piraju.
The acronym FECAPI refers to the long-standing agricultural and industrial exhibition tradition of the municipality.
The facility is strategically positioned near the Paranapanema River to utilize natural cooling and riverside views during peak summer events.
The grounds are engineered to facilitate the complex logistical requirements of livestock handling during professional rodeos.
The Centro de Fomento Turístico, Agropecuário e Industrial (FECAPI) is the primary event venue and exhibition ground in Piraju, São Paulo. Situated along the banks of the Paranapanema River, it serves as the official host location for the town's major regional agricultural and industrial fairs. The site features large open-air spaces, pavilions, and infrastructure specifically designed to accommodate rodeos, livestock exhibitions, and musical concerts. It is the central hub for the annual Exposição Feira Agropecuária e Industrial de Piraju, which highlights regional cattle breeding and local produce. The park grounds include extensive grass fields and paved areas suitable for large-scale public gatherings. Its proximity to the riverfront integrates the natural landscape of the Paranapanema valley into the event experience.
The main entrance archway and the panoramic view overlooking the Paranapanema River.
Bring a hat and sunscreen as most event areas are outdoors and exposed to direct sun.
Check the municipal events calendar before visiting, as access to specific pavilions is often restricted to event days.
Wear comfortable, flat walking shoes suitable for grass and dirt surfaces common in the exhibition arena.
Do not attempt to access the livestock pens or restricted arena areas without authorization from event staff.
Grounds are often closed to the public outside of scheduled festival days, rodeos, or civic events.
Casual, outdoor-appropriate clothing is standard; smoking is generally prohibited in indoor pavilions.
