On Saturday, July 11, 2026, Ajka’s City Sports Center will roar with nostalgia as vintage cars, classic motorcycles, and heritage tractors roll in for a full-day meet. The gathering takes place at 8400 Ajka, Sport St. 23, turning the City Sports Center (Városi Sportcentrum) into a living museum of design and engineering. The event welcomes fans of chrome, carburetors, and countryside icons, with the throwback fleet promising an easygoing, petrol-scented summer Saturday. (Image is illustrative; source: Pixabay.com.)
Where and when
The date is set for 2026.07.11., in Ajka, Veszprém County. Gates open at the City Sports Center (Városi Sportcentrum) on 23 Sport Street, where exhibitors and spectators can mingle among show-ready cars, café-racer-era bikes, and field-proven farm machines that once powered village life. Organizers reserve the right to change the schedule and program, so checking for updates before traveling is smart.
Stay close to the action
Ajka offers a surprising variety of places to stay within easy reach of the venue. The Fitromax leisure center and its adjoining guesthouse stretch across 21,528 square feet, welcoming visitors who want to work out, unwind, and actually sleep well between engine talks. There are 15 superior and deluxe rooms, each well equipped, and a lineup of sports and leisure services designed to keep active rest genuinely active. It’s a practical pick if you want your morning to start with a gym session before drifting back into the show crowd.
For a plush base camp, Hotel Kristály**** sits in Ajka, in the picturesque Crystal Valley (Kristály-völgy), only about 18.6 miles from Lake Balaton, 12.4 miles from Veszprém, and 9.3 miles from the Somló wine region. Tucked into a quiet corner near the Boating Lake and the city baths, the hotel is open year-round. Four-star wellness is the headline, but the surrounding nature, Balaton Uplands trails, and Somló’s rich gastronomic scene make this a prime launchpad for anyone who wants to blend piston nostalgia with wine tasting and a spa session. Ajka’s fast-growing sports facilities nearby only sharpen the appeal for visitors who like their weekend to span both horsepower and heart rate.
Prefer something intimate and green? The Hubertus Forest School runs a fresh, quality tourist hostel in a lovely woodland setting, offering six double rooms. It’s simple, scenic, and tailored to hikers and travelers who want to wake up to birdsong before switching over to the thrum of old engines back in town.
Eat, sip, repeat
Fuel for the day comes easy in Ajka. Volcz Family Estate Restaurant and Event Venue keeps things low-key and genuine, inside and out. It’s family-run and works with what nature offers. Dishes follow family recipes, aiming for flavor first and health alongside; you’ll also find “reform” options on the menu. It’s an unpretentious stop that leans into tradition without trying to dazzle for the sake of it.
Kapufa Restaurant and Pizzeria continues to welcome regulars and new faces alike for daily menus, hosted events, or a calm, romantic dinner. Expect approachable plates, reliable service, and space to toast a successful barn find.
Down by the Boating Lake, Piknik Terasz serves specialty coffees, cocktails, and premium spirits, alongside proper breakfasts. It often doubles as a stage for programs and events, making it a natural spillover hangout for meet attendees who want music with their macchiato or a lakeside sundowner after the engines go quiet.
Retro Caffé blends past, present, and future on the plate, pairing old-school flavors with contemporary freshness. Tradition and quality are the backbone, but the kitchen stays playfully modern. Multiple rooms and event halls allow several gatherings to run in parallel—an ideal setup for family, friends, or company groups traveling to the meet. Delivery is also available if your crew is wrenching late and needs dinner brought in.
In the city center, right on the Boating Lake’s shore, another lakeside spot welcomes guests in a gorgeous setting—an easy stroll and a reliable rendezvous point if everyone’s phones are dead and the Vespas are louder than planned.
Big terrace, bigger appetite
If you want open air, there’s a restaurant-bar-meeting place with a large terrace offering tasty food and drinks, plus the option to order a set menu. It’s made for long, chatty lunches where you attempt to rank a field of immaculate Zaporozhets and Pannonia bikes while the sun does its best July impression.
Plan the perfect vintage weekend
Whether you’re exhibiting or just browsing, Ajka on July 11 lines up a tight loop: a motors meet at the sports center, lakeside cafés for refueling, and stays ranging from forest-trim calm to four-star wellness. Factor in Somló’s vineyards and the Balaton Uplands’ trails, and you’ve got a road trip that threads nostalgia, nature, and nosh. Keep an eye on last-minute updates—the organizers reserve the right to change the date and program—and then point your classic, your daily driver, or your camera toward Sport St. 23. The machines are ready. Are you?
