21 July 2023
In the summer heat, what could be more appealing than visiting a cool wine cellar, sipping a rosé on the waterfront, or enjoying a refreshing glass of wine in a hillside vineyard? These experiences await you at the events on our list, so it's worth continuing to plan your holiday with wine festivals across Hungary.
For Tokaj wine lovers, it's a good idea to spend the penultimate weekend of July at the event called “Zsendülés” in Mád, where three wineries will once again team up to create a great programme. This time, TR Winery will host the event, while Dorka Homoky and Zsirai Winery will be the guest wineries. On Saturday there will be a tour of the vineyards, followed by an open-air dinner, and on Sunday there will be a breakfast and a wine market.
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In the last days of July, Eger's wine district will be in the limelight: all the major wineries from Eger Wine District will be present on Dobó Square, Eger's main square, and local gastro producers will also bring their products to the VINO Wine Tasting Festival. And if the gastronomic cavalcade wasn’t enough entertainment, while you are getting to know the wines, you can also listen to the performers of the Street Music Competition, thus completing the experience by relying on all your senses.
In recent years, the reviving Neszmély Wine District has been hosting a series of successful festivals and tasting programmes, the Neszmély Wine Festival and Fish Days is one in this series, being organised with a growing number of wineries and a more colourful programme each year. This time, 17 wineries will welcome Neszmély wine lovers to the unique settings of Esterházy Castle, where they will be able to meet the winemakers and enjoy tastings, as well as music and other activities.
The Wine Festival at Little Balaton is one of the most exciting wine events of recent years, and its unique location is already a major attraction: the vineyard picnic and concert is being held for the fifth time in the charming village of Zalaszabar, in the beautiful settings of the Kányaváry Estate, in the Zala Hills. Concerts, wine school, and last but not least the presentation of the Zala flagship wine await all those arriving in Zala county on 11 August.
The slogan of this year's Almád Bormustra festival is "5 days of conscious wine consumption", which is reflected in a number of attractions: workshops and presentations on our historical wine regions, guided tastings on different themes (e.g. Woman and Wine / Wine and Literature), and even children's activities where even the youngest can start to get to know the smells. The organisers will keep you updated with details of the festival in Balatonalmádi on the event's Facebook page.
Sticking to the festive weekend (20 August is a national holiday in Hungary) and Lake Balaton, we also recommend a south coast event, a popular festival with a long tradition. The five-day Boglár Harvest Festival on Platán Beach features 2 stages, a craft courtyard, a health island and wineries representing 22 wine districts of the country. Wine - Party - Balaton...
Let's head west, as the north-western tip of Lake Balaton is also hosting a wine event for the whole family. In Hévíz, the Wine and Gastro Promenade is another wine-focused event, where great care has been taken to ensure that those with children can find entertainment (the play park and various performances for children guarantee this). Meanwhile, the adult audience can explore the range of wine and gastronomy exhibitors, with live music from the afternoon.
On the last weekend of August, the Volcanic Wines Festival in Gyöngyöspata is worth exploring for those who prefer smaller, intimate events. Dedicated winemakers of the Mátra Wine District will be presenting their wines on the Hétsoros Cellar Hill, but there will also be a number of guest winemakers showcasing their volcanic wines. There will also be a volcanic masterclass, a panpipe concert, Random Acoustic concert, a fire juggling performance and a stew cooking competition. What more could you need for a fun weekend?
