Békéscsaba’s Csabai Rendezvénypajta turns into a festive marketplace on December 20–21, 2025, inviting everyone to dive into the world of handmade creations and support local artisans. Drop by from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM to discover unique pieces from local makers and producers, and pick up your next favorite item or gift.
Community Gift Market & Free Swap
It’s a cozy, community-style Christmas event: a combined craft and small-producer fair with a free bring-and-swap. Got your own creations? Bring them and sell handcrafted goods, artisan treats, décor, and gifts. Want to trade? Bring well-kept items—books, toys, ornaments—and exchange them for others’ treasures, entirely free.
All-Afternoon Holiday Vibes
Expect nonstop Christmas music, steaming hot chocolate, mulled wine, and tasting stalls with delicious food. The ice rink is open too, so the festive mood is guaranteed. Still short on ideas? Come browse, get inspired, find one-of-a-kind presents, or give your old favorites a new home. Registration is FREE. Let’s create true holiday magic together at Csabai Rendezvénypajta (Csabai Event Barn), Gyulai Road (Gyulai út) 65/1, 5600 Békéscsaba.
Food & Drinks
Special handcrafted burgers, bowls, cocktails, hot chocolate, nachos, and more await all guests.
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Pros
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Super family-friendly: kids can skate, swap toys and books, sip hot chocolate, and enjoy Christmas music while parents browse crafts
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Easy on the wallet: free entry and free swap make it a fun afternoon without big spending
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Great for gift hunters: lots of handmade, one-of-a-kind items you won’t find on Amazon
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No Hungarian required to enjoy browsing, food, and music; basic phrases or a translation app should be enough
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Reaching by car is straightforward with GPS to Csabai Rendezvénypajta on Gyulai út; parking is usually easier than in big cities
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Public transport is doable: trains run from Budapest to Békéscsaba, then a short local bus or taxi ride
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Feels authentically local compared to big commercial Christmas markets—more community vibe, less touristy markup
Cons
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Békéscsaba and the event aren’t well-known internationally, so info in English may be limited
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Limited hours (2–5 PM) and only two days mean tight scheduling for travelers
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Smaller scale than famous European Christmas markets (e.g., Vienna, Prague, Budapest), with fewer stalls and spectacles
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Getting there from Budapest takes time (around 3 hours by train or car), so it’s a commitment for a short event
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