Egri Bikavér celebrates together with 30 Hungarikums!
It is a great honor for Eger that in 2017 our flagship wine, Egri Bikavér, was awarded the Hungarikum title, which represents the pinnacle of the Hungarian National Values Collection.
Celebrating the anniversary of this event—and strengthening the preservation of our country’s values and the spirit of cooperation—this year the Hungarikum Egri Bikavér will host, for the seventh time, the country’s renowned Hungarikums (primarily outstanding in gastronomy and culture) in Hungary’s largest historic wine quarter, the Valley of the Beautiful Woman (Szépasszony-völgy). At the event, cultural and gastronomic treasures embodying the nation’s top achievements will be showcased, along with handcrafted specialties by small-scale producers and artisans from Eger and the surrounding area.
The most famous Hungarikum dishes in one place: Karcag mutton stew, Baja fisherman’s soup, Tisza fisherman’s soup, Hungarian goulash soup, Csaba sausage, Debrecen double sausage, dishes made from Hungarian Grey cattle, lángos, Gundel pancakes, chimney cake (kürtőskalács), Pozsony kifli…
In the wine cellars and restaurants, in addition to Egri Bikavér, you can also taste further Hungarikums, spritzers (fröccs) and pálinka.
April 4 (Saturday)
- 10:00–17:00 MINI FARM – Petting zoo.
- 10:00–17:00 CRAFT DEMONSTRATIONS AND HANDICRAFT WORKSHOP: basket weaving, Easter gingerbread decoration.
- 10:00–17:00 TRADITIONAL WOODEN PLAYGROUND.
- 10:00–19:00 HANDICRAFT PROMENADE.
- 10:00–15:00 HUSSAR CAMP – Borsodi Huszárok.
- 10:30 VERONAKI – Family concert.
- 12:00–19:00 TREASURE HUNT – HUNGARIKUM HUNT.
- 12:00–14:00 AGYAGBANDA BAND.
- From 12:00 GASTRO HUNGARIKUM TASTINGS.
- 14:00 SABRE-FENCING DEMONSTRATION.
- 15:00 WELCOME SPEECH – Speeches by László Gulyás, Deputy Mayor of Eger (responsible for cultural affairs), and Éva Soltészné Tarnay, President of the Szépasszony-völgy Hosts Association.
- 15:15 FOLK DANCE SHOW AND DANCE HOUSE – Ifjú Lajtha László Folk Dance Ensemble and Csosszantó Children’s Folk Dance Ensemble; with the participation of Erdei Banda.
- 17:30 KACAJ CONCERT.
April 5 (Sunday)
- 10:00 THE SLIPPER-SNIFFING PRINCESSES – an interactive children’s performance by the Hungarian Folk Tale Theatre.
- 10:00–17:00 MINI FARM – Petting zoo.
- 10:00–17:00 CRAFT DEMONSTRATIONS AND HANDICRAFT WORKSHOP: basket weaving.
- 10:00–17:00 TRADITIONAL WOODEN PLAYGROUND.
- 10:00–19:00 HANDICRAFT PROMENADE.
- 11:30 KOPÓVILÁG – Dog show.
- 12:00–16:00 TREASURE HUNT – HUNGARIKUM HUNT.
- From 12:00 GASTRO HUNGARIKUM TASTINGS.
- 13:30 WEAPONS AND COSTUME DEMONSTRATION – Dobó István Castle Museum.
- 15:00 ZAJNAL CONCERT.
- 17:30 GYPO CIRCUS AND JENNIFER SZIROTA CONCERT.
Treasure Hunt – Hungarikum Hunt
A Hungarikum hunt for kids and adults alike!
Pick up your route sheets at the entrance of the Márai Centre and search for the Hungarikums in the Valley of the Beautiful Woman (Szépasszony-völgy). You can find the answers to the quiz questions at the various locations; anyone who answers them all correctly will take part in the prize draw. The main prize is a valuable Hungarikum gift basket!
Deadline to submit the completed quiz: April 5, 2026, 16:00 – at the information desk of the Márai Centre.
Draw time: Sunday, April 5, 17:15, Egri Bikavér Park – stage (If the winner is no longer on site, we will notify them using the contact details provided.)
The program element is supported by the National Institute of Culture (Nemzeti Művelődési Intézet).
Gastro Hungarikums / Foods
- Baja fisherman’s soup – Besenyei Borház (Cellar No. 26) and Farsang Pincészet (Cellar No. 27).
- Csaba grilled sausage, blood sausage (hurka), “cigányka” – Juhász Brothers Winery Wine Bar & Shop (Cellar No. 38).
- Debrecen potato lángos – Tóth Ferenc Winery (Cellar No. 46) and Petrény Winery (Cellar No. 47).
- Debrecen double sausage, “goulash bomb” – Sike Winery (Cellar No. 43) and Demeter Borbár (Cellar No. 44).
- Gundel pancakes – Édeskert Restaurant.
- Karcag mutton stew – Ostoros BorZbár (Cellar No. 33).
- Chimney cake (kürtőskalács) – KÜVÉ Bistro & Wine Bar (Cellar No. 25).
- Lángos – Bolyki (Cellar No. 37).
- Slow-cooked Hungarian Grey beef neck stew with crispy Gestely-style bacon dödölle, light sour-cream foam and homemade pickled onion – KÜVÉ Bistro & Wine Bar (Cellar No. 25).
- Hungarian goulash soup – Piknik Restaurant.
- Tisza fisherman’s soup – Butykos Restaurant.
Handicraft Promenade
Borsodnádasd “molnárkalács,” smoked goods, meat products, small-producer chili sauces, truffle sauces and seasonings, hand-decorated cutlery, mugs, handcrafted gift items, mandala artworks, stainless-steel designer jewelry, truffle products, hand-painted wooden gifts and decorations, handmade wheel-thrown mugs, embroidered quotes by classic Hungarian writers, uniquely designed crocheted/leather/textile jewelry and bookmarks, on-site engraved and polished glassware, cork bags and cases, leather products, unique enamel jewelry, honey and beekeeping products, handmade jewelry (metal/wood/glass/wire/textile), textile products, artisanal cheeses, syrups, jams, health foods and fruit cheeses, mineral jewelry and minerals, unique bags, cosmetics made from natural ingredients, bone products, ceramic flowers, goldsmith work, candles, scented wax melts…
The venue for the stage and other cultural programs is Egri Bikavér Park. Admission to the event is free; food and drink consumed are payable per item and per venue.
The organizers reserve the right to change the program.
