Mád village harvest festival is interwoven with high quality programmes organised by Mád Circle and Tokaj Women and Wine to create this exceptional event which celebrates the noble Furmint grape. One of the six permitted grape varieties in the Tokaj appelation, Furmint is increasingly catching the attention of the wider wine world as both a sdry and a sweet wine. Mád, home to many of the first highly-acclaimed dry Furmints, is a natural host for this weekend of celebration.

So, while the main street buzzes with life – visitors strolling, dancing, stopping to enjoy a glass of wine, a bite to eat or wonder at the lovingly crafted handmade products – the vintners’ courtyards are more similar to islands of tranquillity where less mainstream music accompanies guests on their journey through (single-vineyard) wonders.

– Furmint tasting – staged by the 15 members of Mád Circle (Mádi Kör) winemakers, many of whom are among the top Tokaj producers, for an exclusive Friday evening tasting at Royal Tokaji. A very popular event, so be sure to get tickets early not to miss out. Always sold out. 6-9 pm on 1st September.

The wineries – open cellars – Mád winemakers are perhaps the most established of the private winemakers, forging ahead with excellent wines. Visitors to the Mád Furmint Festival have the chance to explore the cellars, meet the winemakers and taste together.

Cuisine: Dishes from throughout the Tokaj wine region and the Zemplén hills as well as the wider world – fusion cuisine. Even the ladies of the village come out with their cakes – truly homemade and certainly delicious. So everything from snacks to full meals. Past contributors have included Borsod Burger, Kisfalucska, Európa Bisztró, Anyukám Mondta Food Truck, Mádi Kúria Hotel Grill, Percze Restaurant.

Culture vultures – exhibitions and booksignings are common.