1979 Campeonato Gaúcho
| Season | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Grêmio |
| Relegated | 14 de Julho de Passo Fundo Cachoeira |
| Taça de Ouro | Grêmio Internacional São Paulo |
| Taça de Prata | Brasil de Pelotas Caxias Juventude Novo Hamburgo |
| Matches played | 499 |
| Goals scored | 976 (1.96 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Jair (Internacional) – 24 goals |
| Biggest home win | Grêmio 7–0 Avenida (April 22, 1979) |
| Biggest away win | Farroupilha 0–6 Internacional (April 29, 1979) |
| Highest scoring | Grêmio 7–0 Avenida (April 22, 1979) Novo Hamburgo 5–2 Cachoeira (May 30, 1979) |
| Longest unbeaten run | Grêmio - 35 matches |
← 1978 1980 → | |
The 59th season of the Campeonato Gaúcho kicked off on March 7, 1979, and ended on December 16, 1979. Twenty teams participated. Grêmio won their 21st title. 14 de Julho de Passo Fundo and Cachoeira were relegated.