Saint Urban’s Day
Tokaj Wine Region Tokaj, HungaryA religious and secular celebration: wineries open and the relics of Saint Urban -patron saint of vine growers and winemakers- are taken through the region
A religious and secular celebration: wineries open and the relics of Saint Urban -patron saint of vine growers and winemakers- are taken through the region
If you've ever been to a Hungarian wedding, chances are you will have enjoyed the midnight feast! Cabbage stuffed with meat and rice around midnight provides sustenance for festivities to continue. So that means many are expert rollers of the cabbage leaves - and just as many varieties!
Taste village life and village flavours
The Tokaj Women and Wine Association revive a long-held tradition of St Urban's Day, with events in Mád organised in association with the Mád Circle
Explore over twenty cellars, including first biodynamic winery, Márta Wille Baumkauff's Pendits. Sports, concerts (mainly small folk bands) all day.
Local schools and adults meet to discover who are the kings of the river Bodrog. Practice in the morning, races in the afternoon! Cheer on the teams from the Lábasház […]
Children's Day has long been celebrated in Hungary - and Sárospatak is organising plenty of events this year too. From face painting to pancake making, crafts to obstacle races. An […]
Children's Day has a long history in Hungary - it's one of the days in the year when children are to be completely indulged. And there are plenty of events […]
Tokaj into action for its wine festival. Formerly a more traditional town festival we can expect a new direction: better events, wineries Tokaj Renaissance
Taste wines among vines on 12-km tour with local expert Tokaj Today's Gergő Somogyi from Tokaj Coffee Roasting Company and Coffee House to Tarcal.
A celebration of the 20th anniversary of Demeter Zoltán Winery - taste the master winemaker's more recent fruits and labours exploring Tokaj terroirs.
Just 1400 metres from Hétszőlő winery - a flat, 400-m 'warm up', then 200-m rise in just 1000 metres! Any strength left to admire the amazing panorama over the plain below the Tokaj hill from the most Beautiful Vineyard in Hungary 2013
On the stage for over fifty years, Judit is a favourite among the older generation.
Gusteau Grill - every Thursday from 7 pm. Choose your meat, add herbs and spices - and pair with a wine treasure of Mád!
The energetic Pribojszki Band is back! Bringing an international star - special guest Andy J. Forest (USA) legendary New Orleans blues musician
Various pasts at Buffalo Bill Restaurant flea market – 2nd Saturday of month... One man’s junk is another man’s joy! Badminton sets for first 50 children
The picturesque village of Erdőbénye has been known for centuries as a place where coopers really know their stuff. Traditions have been handed down for generations: oak from the Zemplén […]
Artisan market – the second Sunday of every month at Sárga Borház Restaurant… Wines to pálinka, cheese and meats to jewellery and soaps
Sárospatak leads the celebration of International Music Day as (mainly local) musicians bring sweet sounds to the town! Artisan market at Cultural House
Never seen a bogrács? Visit the 13th International Game and Fish Cooking Competition to see the traditional Hungarian cauldrons in action!
Live concerts, exceptional wines, unique venues, gastronomy and much more all night long in Mád - highlight!
Tokaj town has always been closely linked to its rivers: the Tisza and Bodrog. This is a weekend of dragon boat racing
Celebration of St John's Eve and the summer solstice, Tokaj museum opens after hours for the Night of Museums. Perhaps understandably it's all about wine!
The Basilica Minor in Sárospatak will be the venue for G. F. Händel's Dettingeni Te Deum to be performed by the symphonic orchestra Budafoki Dohnányi Ernő Szimfonikus Zenekar.
The wineries, museums and restaurants of the village of Tolcsva are opening for a grand tour with the rather funky Hungarian name, Borutazó, "Wine Tourer"
Hundreds of keen bike riders arrive for a race/tour through the vineyards and forests around Erdőbénye, the V. Erdőbénye Drótszamár Fesztivál ("Iron Horse")
Around St John's Eve museums open in the dark hours. You can jump fires, watch puppets in castles, see the oldest surviving Hungarian bible, try your hand at crafts or archery and more, often with a glass of Tokaji wine.
The Museum of Hungarian Language has the traditional fire jumping and concert by Kávészünet, who aim to form a danceable bridge for youth to discover poetry
In Sátoraljaújhely St John's Eve open museum night is all about fire! Including a fire service demonstration, fire jugglers and fire jumping
Experience a rare side of Hungarian museums as they open the night of 25th June! Torchlit castles, wine bars in galleries, a ride in a prison van!
The former quarry - great venue for John Williams film music performed by the 300-strong orchestra and choir - includes ET, Indiana Jones and Star Wars