
Vonyarcvashegy’s 2026 calendar bursts with colorful cultural and gastronomic fun all year long. Expect concerts, theater shows, festivals, beach vibes, plus guaranteed and optional leisure activities across multiple spots in this gem on Lake Balaton. The season kicks off from April 3 (Friday) to April 26 (Sunday) with wine terraces, Easter hikes, and more, stretching into summer fests.
Spring Wine Scene Ignites
Hello Terrace (Szevasz Terasz) launches the spring wine terrace season from April 3-26 at Papp Winery’s (Papp Pincészet) panoramic spot. Part of the nationwide Hungarian Wine (Magyar Bor) “Hello Terrace (Szevasz Terasz)” campaign, nearly 100 wineries host events over four weekends for sipping top wines amid blooming vines. Open cellar days take place at Festetics Helikon Tavern Cellar (Festetics Helikon Taverna Pince) on April 4, 11, 18, and 25.
Easter Family Fun and Hikes
April 4 brings an Easter family afternoon at Magic Sounds Playground and Creative Workshop (Varázshangok Játszóház és Kreatív Műhely) with creative workshops, petting bunnies, egg hunts, and board games for all ages. Join the Easter Hike that Saturday at 10 a.m., led by Rita Gazda, starting from Zenit Hotel parking lot to the Mary Statue (Mária-szobor), Vadlán-lik Cave, Light Cross (Fénykereszt), Festetics Lookout, and back.
May and June Highlights
May 9: Region Festival – Cultural Menu (Régió Fesztivál – KultúrÉtlap). May 23: Naughty Pancake Festival (Csintalan Palacsinta Fesztivál). May 31: Value or – Sports Day, Children’s Day, and Beach Opening (Érték vagy – Sportnap, Gyermeknap és Strandnyitó). June 20: St. John’s Eve Bonfire Night (Szent Iván-éj). June 25-27: Craft Beers and Homemade Flavors Festival (Kézműves Sörök és Házi Ízek Fesztiválja).
Summer Sizzlers
July 22-26: Vonyarc Wine Bustle (Vonyarci Boros Forgatag). July 26: 30th Vonyarcvashegy Brass Band Meeting (XXX. Vonyarcvashegyi Fúvószenekari Találkozó). August 1-2: 40th Fishermen’s Memorial Day (40 Halász Emléknap). August 20-22: Wine and Table Grape Festival (Bor- és Csemegeszőlő Fesztivál). September 13: Vonyarc Village Day and Pilgrimage Festival (Vonyarci Falunap és Búcsú). April 18 also features Lake Balaton is Bubbly! (Pezseg a BALATON!) Spring wine and sparkling wine tasting & gastro party—sunshine, views, wines, sparkling wines, and vibes that turn into evening parties. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs!





