Szomolya rolls into 2026 with a lively calendar packed with state, church, and secular highlights, all served with a side of tradition. Expect heritage-rich events, hands-on experiences, and the village’s signature pride: the black cherry. Year-round musts include the Kaptárkő nature trail, the lookout tower, the folk house, the village museum, and the lace exhibition—unmissable for newcomers and regulars alike.
Family Music, First Instruments
January 10, 2026 brings a children’s concert with György Varga in Szomolya. It’s designed for kids and parents together: shared discovery, playful learning, and a first friendly encounter with instruments and music in a safe, local setting.
Black Cherry Takes the Stage
June 6–7, 2026 marks the Szomolya Cherry Festival (Cseresznyefesztivál Szomolya), the nationally known celebration where the famed black cherry steps into the spotlight. Expect community buzz, seasonal flavors, and the village at its most vibrant.
Stay by the Stream or Go Underground
On the banks of the Kánya Stream (Kánya-patak), two grand-style apartments offer airy rooms and fully equipped kitchens for a plush retreat. Prefer rustic? Just 9.3 miles from Eger, three cave houses sit on a 2.47-acre plot, with 4-, 6-, and 9-bed apartments, each featuring a bathroom, toilet, hot water, underfloor heating, and an equipped kitchen, plus separate terraces and grill/cauldron spots in every yard.
Wine, Cellars, and Big-Hearted Hospitality
Local family wineries—rooted in Szomolya in the eastern Eger Wine Region—pour fine wines with warm company. Founded in 2001 by the Nagy family, vineyards, cellaring, and sales all stay under family care. Year-round by appointment: cellar tours with tastings, oven-baked wine gastronomy, traditional hog-fattening programs, wine snacks, unlimited food and drinks, and show-dinner nights with the region’s best bottles.
The organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
