Meet up often in Nagykörű in 2026, the country’s cherry orchard on the Tisza. Expect lively, locally rooted programs built around regional products, food, and community fun—year-round, across multiple venues.
June Highlights
June 12 opens with the outdoor premiere of the short documentary Wild Waters (Vadvízország), filmed in Nagykörű and Doba Plain (Dobapuszta). The evening begins with an exhibition and a communal toast, followed by a roundtable with the cast, creators, local farmers, and experts on floodplain farming along the Tisza and landscape-scale water retention. June 13 brings the Big Cherry Market. On June 27, the Night Gastro Market lights up the village.
Summer Evenings and Traditions
July 17 features a Literary Night at the Folk House (Tájház). July 18 pairs a Fish Sausage Festival with a Night Gastro Market. July 19 marks the Körű Farewell, and July 20 the St. Elijah torchlit procession. August 1 welcomes the Folk Music and Dance Gathering with an open dance house. August 15 brings back the Night Gastro Market, while August 22 features the Young Ferrymen Competition and the St. John Street Ball.
Autumn to Advent
September 19 hosts the 2nd Pálinka Competition Awards, followed by the Pálinka Market on September 20. October 2–4: Open Farms Weekend. October 17: The Great Preserving. November 15: St. Martin’s Körű Market. December 19: Three Kings Hike and Pilgrimage. December 20: Advent Körű Market.
Where to Stay and Taste
Find a welcoming event house in this Tisza-side village, 17.4 miles from Szolnok. Savor heavenly dishes, bold desserts, and refreshing drinks in the restaurant. Rest in comfy inn rooms with private bathrooms and breakfast. The flavor workshop turns local fruit into standout jams.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
