April
Easter Entertainment
- The Farmhouse, Noszvaj
Tel.: 36-36/463-396
www.noszvaj-sikfokut.hu
The making and tasting of oven-baked Palóc specialities, local wine, folk music – folk dance, arts and crafts exhibition, children’s programmes.
- Ceremonial programmes at Eger Castle
Tel.: 36-36/312-744
www.egrivar.hu
April
Domoszló Saint George’s Day Muscatel Wine Festival
National muscatel wine competition, wine tasting, wine label exhibition, other programmes.
Tel.:36-37/365-210
Flying Day
Gyöngyös, Pipis-hegy Airfield
Tel.: 36-70/302-3488
www.radir.hu/produkcio
May
Nagyréde Wine-cellar Open Day
Free wine tasting in private wine-cellars, savoury snacks, oven-baked dishes and stews
Nagyréde, The Öreghegy Wine-cellars
Tel.: 36-37/373-031
www.nagyrede.hu
May
Mountain Bike Marathon in Szilvásvárad
The lovers of the sport can enjoy the excellent mountain terrain surrounding the Szalajka Valley. Concerts and other programmes
Information: 36-30/3352-695
www.szilvasvarad.hu,www.szilvasvaradmaraton.hu
May
Wine Festivals on the Mátraalja
The Marching and Wine Song Festival in Abasár
The St Urban’s Day Wine Festival
in Kisnána Tel.: 36-37/324-012
in Gyöngyös Tel.: 36-37/500-510
June
Midsummer’s Day Programmes
Mátra Narrow-Gauge Railway Day
Tel.: 36-37/312-453
HELLO SUMMER: live pop-rock concerts in the main square at Gyöngyös Tel.: 36-37/311-155
Museum Night-Opening – Eger’s Dobó István Castle Museum stays open until late at night, providing many surprises.
Tel.: 36-36/312-744
www.egrivar.hu
- Midsummer’s Night Entertainment
-Kisnána: All-night programmes on the night of lovers, in the shadow of Kisnána Castle.
Tel.: 36-37/324-012
Parád, Fire-jumping and folklore programmes at the Csevice Well in Ilona Valley.
Tel.: 36-36/364-831
June
The Kisköre Triathlon Festival
Short-course competition, The Hungarian Amateur Championships, Olympic pentathlon, exciting and spectacular sporting competitions at the Lake Tisza
Information: 36-30/9655-254
www.kiskore.hu
July
The Palóc Festival, Castle Tournament and Beach Party
Gala folklore programme presented by Palóc village groups, equestrian programmes, game cooking competition, Palóc wedding celebrations, arts and crafts exhibition and fair, street dancing, fireworks
Tel.:36-36/444-134
The Kisnána Castle Tournament tournament, witch burning, music and medieval gastronomy
Tel.: 36-37/324-012
July
The Saint Donatus’s Day Bull’s Blood Festival, Eger
The wine-dressers of the wine region present their wines, to which the chefs of the town provide a gastronomic accompaniment in the main square. The harmonious flavours provide visitors with an unforgettable experience.
Tel.: 36-36/411-943
www.egrihegykozseg.hu
July
Castle Festivities
9th Historical Festival at Eger Castle
Castle siege display
- Battle re-enactment competition
- belly-dancing festival
- medieval tournament
- historical archery competition
- puppet and theatrical performances
- wall-climbing competition
- open-air market
Tel.: 36-36/312-744
www.egrivar.hu
July - August
Bükk Arts Festival and Ancient Music Course in Bélapátfalva
Students and teachers give classical concerts every evening at the Cistercian Abbey and the churches of the surrounding villages.
Information: 36-30/466-6170
July – August
Lake Tisza Festival
Spectacular programmes for the whole family
Kisköre, Sarud, Tiszanána
Information: Tourinform 36-36/358-023
