August and September, 2009 – Budapest and Hungary Events

AUGUST 12 – 17, BUDAPEST, SZIGET FESTIVAL
Shipyard Island (Óbudai Sziget) on the Danube becomes a town within the city during this multicultural festival. Around 400,000 come to Sziget each year for concerts featuring global names, the cream of Hungarian bands and rising stars, as well as for theater performances, films, exhibitions, classical music and sports programs.

Information:
Sziget Cultural Organization Office, H-1114 Budapest, Orlay u. 5-7., Tel.: +36-1/372-0650,
Fax: +36-1/372-065,
E-mail: info@sziget.hu,
www.sziget.hu/fesztival/?language=en

AUGUST 8-9, SÜMEG, MEDIEVAL CASTLE FESTIVAL IN SÜMEG
The cavalcade of events staged as part of the Sümeg Castle Tournament evokes the battles of the Ottoman era as well
as bringing Hungarian history and traditions to life. Festivities include re-enactment of the siege of Sümeg as well as a medieval jousting tournament where brave knights battle to the roar of the crowd.

Information: Hotel Kapitany, H-8330 Sümeg, Tóth Tivadar u. 19.,
Tel.: +36-87/550-166,
Fax: +36-87/550-167
E-mail: programmanager@hotelkapitany.hu,
www.hotelkapitany.hu

AUGUST 14-16 , EGER, Dobó square – Eger Wine Show at the Eger Market
This program is an introduction of the Uplands wine makers from four wine regions like Eger, Mátra, Bükk-Foothills, Tokaj-Foothills wine region. Guests can taste different kinds of wine from this wine-district, such as the most famous red wine of Hungary, the “Bull’s Blood” (Egri Bikavér) to the high – ranking unique wine, Tokaji Aszú.
This attraction accompanied by colorful cultural programs at Dobó Square.

Information: H-3300 Eger,
Tel.:+36-36/516-241,
Fax: +36-36/516-241,
E-mail: cehmives@t-online.hu,
www.egriborut.hu

AUGUST 15 – 20, SZÉKESFEHÉRVÁR,
“ROYAL DAYS” INTERNATIONAL FOLK-DANCE FESTIVAL
You are cordially invited to Székesfehérvár, the city of kings, in the middle of August, to the International Folk Dance Festival, organized as part of the ‘Royal Days’ festival. Open-air performances, concerts, street music, folklore evenings, gastronomy shows, children programs,
dance movie screenings await all visitors of the festival. Locations include the baroque style city center of Székesfehérvár and the center of the festival, the Dance-house in Malom street.

Information:
Alba Regia Táncegyesület, H-8000 Székesfehérvár, Malom u. 6., Tel./Fax: +36-22/312-795
E-mail: info@artefolk.hu,
www.artefolk.hu, www.kiralyinapok.hu

AUGUST 15 – 21, DEBRECEN FLOWER CARNIVAL
Debrecen in flowers – it is the greatest and most well-known event of the city and Hungary. None of the carnivals in Europe exhibit such grandiose flower compositions. The event is connected to the 20th August, Saint Stephan’s Day and the festivity of the new bread. For five days light, entertaining genres are presented in the Kossuth Square.

Information:
Főnix Rendezvényszervező Kht., H-4026 Debrecen, Hunyadi u. 1-3., Tel.: +36-52/518-400
Fax: +36-52/518-404,
E-mail: info@fonixinfo.hu, www.fonixinfo.hu

AUGUST 19-20, ABÁDSZALÓK,
„WHO IS A TOUGH FELLOW“ INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF SZALÓK

Information: Community Hall, H-5241 Abádszalók, Mikszáth út 3., Tel.: +36-59/535-364,
Fax: +36-59/535-363
E-mail: muvhaz5241@externet.hu,
www.szalok.hu

AUGUST 20-24, BUDAPEST, XXIII. Festival of Folk Arts
Many of the most prominent craftsmen and women in Hungary showcase their skills in workshops set up throughout the Buda Castle, while visitors can also take in performances of folk music and dance. The Feast Day of King St Stephen on August 20 is marked with a procession of harvesters and the blessing of the new bread, followed by the most amazing firework.

Information:
NESZ (Federation of Craft Associations), H-1011 Budapest, Szilágyi Dezsõ tér 6.,
Tel: +36 1/214-3147,
Fax: +36 1/214-3523,
E-mail: neszfolk@axelero.hu,
www.nesz.hu/content/view/257/95/

AUGUST 28-30, SZOMBATHELY, SAVARIA HISTORICAL CARNIVAL
The past ages and traditions of the town – which was founded by the Romans – are brought to life by people dressed in period costume. The ancient buildings, the surviving archaeological fragments and the charming town center provide an atmospheric backdrop to a series of lively, spectacular and high-quality productions.

Information:
Savaria Történelmi Karnevál Közhasznú Közalapítvány, H-9700 Szombathely, Aréna u. 8.
Tel.:+36-94/510-160, 510-161,
Fax:+36-94/510-160, 510-161,
E-mail: savariakarneval@t-online.hu,
www.savariakarneval.hu

AUGUST 28 – SEPTEMBER 6, FERTŐD, „HAYDN AT ESZTERHÁZA” FESTIVAL
The “Haydn at Eszterháza” festival was founded by the Hungarian Haydn Society in 1998 with the goal of presenting Haydn’s masterworks at one of the most important venues of Haydn’s life, in the magnificent ceremonial hall of the Esterházy Palace at Fertőd. Many of the leading Hungarian and international specialists of historic Haydn performance have performed there during the last years. The festival is a member of the European Festivals Association, its concerts are regularly broadcast by radio stations across Europe.

Information:
Magyar Haydn Társaság, Esterházy-kastély, H-9431 Fertőd, J. Haydn u. 2., Tel.: +36-20/572-1653
E-mail: haydntarsasag@haydn-eszterhaza.hu,
www.haydn-eszterhaza.hu

AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 6, BUDAPEST, JEWISH SUMMER FESTIVAL
A wide-ranging festival that focuses on Jewish culture. It features a week of books and films, exhibitions and gastronomy events, as well as those international “languages” of culture – music and dance.

Information:
Jewish Tourism and Cultural Center, H-1075 Budapest, Síp u. 12., Tel.: +36-1/343-0420,
Fax: +36-1/462-0478
E-mail: zsikk@t-online.hu,
www.jewishfestival.hu

SEPTEMBER 3-6, DEBRECEN, JAZZ DAYS
Besides the series of high-standard concerts presenting international stars at one of the biggest jazz festivals of Central-Eastern Europe, Hungarian musicians and singers also appear.

Information:
Főnix Rendezvényszervező Kht., H-4026 Debrecen, Hunyadi u. 1-3., Tel.: +36-52/518-400
Fax: +36-52/518-404,
E-mail: info@fonixinfo.hu,
www.fonixinfo.hu

SEPTEMBER 3-6, SZEGED, INTERNATIONAL TISZA FISH FESTIVAL
The essential festival for those aiming to master the science and art of cooking fish dishes. Anyone able to cook fish, is welcome to enter the competition. The festival is complemented by folklore presentations and a fair. Great opportunity to try all imeginable versions of the famous Hungarian Fish Soup.

Information: Tourinform Office, H-6720 Szeged, Dugonics tér 2., Tel./Fax: +36 62/488-690,
Tel.: +36 62/488-699
E-mail: szeged@tourinform.hu,
www.szegedvaros.hu, www.halfesztival.hu

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