On July 18–19, 2026, Kakucs turns bright orange as the KTM Motor Gathering storms into KakucsRing. It’s two days of bikes, burnouts, and big grins, packed with demo rides, pro showcases, and family-friendly fun. If you ride KTM, it’s a must. If you’ve got kids, bring them. If you’ve got a heart, there’s a cause to back, too.
Where and when
The action unfolds at KakucsRing, 2366 Kakucs, over the weekend from Saturday to Sunday, July 18–19, 2026. Entry is free for anyone under 14, so families can jump right in without denting the wallet.
Star riders and headline acts
KTM is rolling in talent alongside the test fleet. S1GP world champion Lukas Höllbacher appears in person, fresh from the supermoto world stage. Hungarian rising force Dávid Bereczki #121, runner-up in the FIM Supermoto Junior European Championship, joins the lineup, as does Balázs Surányi, S1GP racer and four-time Supermoto Champion. Expect the asphalt to sizzle when Zoltán Harmath’s stunt show kicks off—this one’s pure adrenaline, no filler.
Test rides, tech, and throttle therapy
KTM’s test motorcycles are ready for hands-on sessions, letting riders feel exactly what the latest orange hardware can do. Whether you’re sizing up your next machine or just in it for the grin, the demo fleet is the place to be. Around the pits, expect the usual tire talk, suspension tweaks, and a sea of orange gear.
Family-friendly, with a twist
This weekend leans hard into family time without losing the edge. There’s a friendly Spider-Man on site for the little ones, a constant magnet for photos and high-fives. Kids can bounce it out on the inflatable castle and square off at Giant Darts, with activities going all day so parents can sneak their bike time. Gearheads of every age will double-take at TAXI 406 Tuning, a tuned ride straight out of the cult-favorite movie universe—built to spark nostalgia and rev camera shutters.
Riding for a reason
This year’s KTM Gathering doubles as a charity drive. In partnership with the Őrzők Foundation, the organizers are raising funds for the Semmelweis Pediatric Clinic and the foundation itself. The target: 1,000,000 HUF (about 2,750 USD). The goal is razor-sharp—buy an HFNC respiratory support device to help young patients breathe easier and recover faster. It’s not just engines making noise this weekend; it’s hearts, too. If you ride KTM, be here. If you want to help, even more reason to show up.
Getting there, getting settled
KakucsRing sits within easy striking distance of Budapest and the airport, and there’s no shortage of places to stay within a quick drive. Multiple four-star airport hotels near Liszt Ferenc International Airport, about 2.5 km from the M0 Vecsés exit and roughly 20 minutes from central Budapest, offer 110 rooms, conference facilities, nonstop restaurants, free Wi‑Fi, shuttles, cafés, and fully air-conditioned, non-smoking interiors—ideal for late arrivals and early departures. Farther out, you’ll find countryside retreats and inns that trade runway lights for lakeside sunsets and quiet gardens.
Sleep, swim, saddle up
If you want a softer landing after a hard day at the ring, several nearby properties bring the wellness factor: infrared and Finnish saunas, a heated indoor adventure pool, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Kids can roam playgrounds and hedge mazes, and if they love animals, mini ponies are waiting. Feeling rustic? Akác-tanya (Acacia Ranch) equestrian complex offers lodging, trail rides, arena sessions, carriage outings, and pony walks for the smallest riders, with pros handling the reins. There’s even boarding for horses and day-trip options that pair riding with nature breaks.
Eat well, celebrate big
Hungry? The local scene understands appetite after a day of revs. At the Nagyligetes Deák Udvarház in Kakucs, chefs blend Hungarian classics with modern technique, working with fresh ingredients and firing up a wood-burning oven. Meats, breads, even stuffed cabbage all come out blistered and aromatic. The setting doubles as a sought-after venue for weddings, family milestone feasts, and corporate gatherings. Around the region you’ll also find bistros ready for à la carte or group menus, plus venues purpose-built for conferences with modern halls and wellness wings to wind down after the agenda wraps.
Lake views and quick commutes
If scenery matters, there are guesthouses by Lake Gyömrő with rooms, a 175-seat restaurant, private rooms, and a garden terrace that looks out over the water—Hungarian staples share the menu with international plates and a few guilty-pleasure bites. To the south, you’ve got country manors right off the M5 at Inárcs, set in calm greenery despite being only about 15 minutes from Budapest. For a little extra remove, hotels in Dabas are roughly 35 km from the capital and a quick jaunt from the M5, offering modern rooms with air conditioning and LCD TVs, plus options for extra beds if your crew’s rolling deep.
Stay flexible
Keep an eye on updates—the organizers reserve the right to change the schedule and timing. But the plan is locked on orange: two days, full throttle, and a donation that could change a child’s life. Kakucs is ready. So are the bikes. Bring your helmet, your family, and your best self.
