Győr’s beloved summer tradition brings the knight-king’s legend back to life on the Golden Shore (Aranypart) on June 27–28, 2026. It’s part history, part fairytale, and an all-out family festival, with hands-on craft demos, medieval shows, and playful surprises for every age. Note: no currently valid date is listed on the portal; details may be outdated. For fresh info, use the provided email contact.
The city’s bond with Saint Ladislaus runs deep. In 1763, when Hungary’s most devastating earthquake struck Győr, the saint’s gilded reliquary bust was carried in procession; the end of the quake was attributed to his intercession. Bishop Ferenc Zichy then decreed “for all time” that a procession with the herma be held every June 27 in his honor.
Across the two festival days, Hungary’s top historical reenactment groups stage foot and mounted martial displays, while visitors try archery, medieval crafts, and experience everyday life in the Middle Ages. It’s all family-friendly, with craft workshops and themed games that revive the era of the knight-king. Warm-up events begin June 26, courtesy of the Saint Ladislaus Visitor Center and the Gyere Győrbe team.
All-Day Worlds to Explore
Jurta Playhouse (Sat 10:00–20:00, Sun 10:00–19:00) opens the door to old-time village fun. With the Old Hungarian Tradition Keepers (Ómagyar Hagyományőrzők) and two animators, kids try stilts, a swamp-walker, wooden “skis,” ring toss, tug-of-war, “fishing,” and children’s archery. There’s music, a rest nook, and a coloring corner. A hands-on instrument corner invites drumming, rattles, bagpipe, recorder, kaval, tilinkó, and koboz. Costumes are available for dress-up and keepsake photos with child-safe weapons.
Petting Zoo (Sat 12:00–20:00, Sun 10:00–19:00) brings gentle, unusual animals for calm meet-and-greets.
Street of Crafts (Sat 15:00–20:00; Sun 10:00–13:00 and 15:00–19:00) showcases five traditional trades—blacksmith, potter, woodcarver, stonemason, and chaser—where you watch, ask, and learn right at the workbench.
Game Masters’ Courtyard (Sat 10:00–20:00, Sun 10:00–19:00) features Toma’s costumed crew with cheeky challenges, little-knight contests, riddles, and constant surprises.
Hungarian Yurt and Runic Script Workshop – Wolves of the Border (Gyepű Farkasai) (Sat 13:00–20:00; Sun 10:00–13:00 and 15:00–19:00) immerses visitors in an authentically furnished yurt with shaman drums, bows, whips, axes, and sabers. Learn freely through living-history chats, then try runic writing with worksheets and practice; everyone gets a runic alphabet card to keep. Kids can color and co-create art on site.
Tökmagfalva – Interactive Fairy-Tale Village (Sat 10:00–20:00, Sun 10:00–19:00) turns children into kings, soldiers, blacksmiths, or carpenters as costumed animators lead a moving, making, role-playing adventure through royal kitchens, a hunting lodge, a smithy, pottery and wood shops, bread ovens and a mill, a farm with backyard animals, a kitchen garden with herbs, woodcutters, a fishpond, and an armory.
Hand-Powered Wooden Carousel spins for the smallest riders (Sat 15:00–20:00; Sun 10:00–13:00 and 15:00–19:00).
Saturday, June 27
10:00 Craft Fair opens, mixing traditional trades and contemporary makers: preservative-free jams, leather goods, wooden toys, and jewelry and ornaments in colored glass.
10:00 Mounted Historical Parade rolls out with knights, reenactors, and musicians in full costume. Route: Golden Shore (Aranypart) – Pál Vásárhelyi St. – Kálóczy Square – Kossuth Bridge – Dunakapu Square – Teleki St. – Bajcsy-Zsilinszky St. – Road of the Martyrs of Arad (Aradi Vértanúk út) – Flower Market – Zechmeister St. – Double Rába Bridge – Híd St. – Jedlik Bridge – Pál Vásárhelyi St. – back to the Golden Shore (Aranypart).
11:30 Jack Bean (Babszem Jankó), a Ziránó Theater (Ziránó Színház) puppet show for kids.
12:15 Eastern Wind (Keleti szél) Ventus Eurus plays authentic medieval melodies on ancient instruments.
13:00–17:00 Open Yurts – Living History: weapons, costumes, daily-life demos by Scythian Falcon Baranta (Szkíta Sólyom Baranta), Wolves of the Border (Gyepű Farkasai), Jaurinum, and the Old Hungarian Tradition Keepers (Ómagyar Hagyományőrzők).
15:30 Eastern Wind (Keleti szél) Ventus Eurus returns for another time-travel set.
16:30 Profane Gospel, a playful stage show using folk instruments to retell biblical tales with worldly humor.
17:30 Scythian Falcon Baranta (Szkíta Sólyom Baranta) demonstrates Hungarian martial arts.
18:00 Pony Kindergarten, a pint-sized pony parade for the youngest.
18:30 Jaurinum Historical Society’s visual martial arts showcase.
19:00 Steppe Fox Nomadic Tradition-Keeping Association (Pusztai Róka Nomád Hagyományőrző Egyesület) delivers a high-energy horseback show.
19:30 Falconry with Zoltán Krekács, including a dramatic free-flight segment.
21:00 Fiery Horse Show by the Győr Daredevil Riders (Győri Ördöglovasok) lights up the night.
Sunday, June 28
10:00 Craft Fair continues with the same handmade treasures from all over the country.
10:00 Görömbö Company (Görömbö Kompánia) – Woven into a Story, Woven into a Dance: an interactive music-and-dance game for the whole family, building a shared tale with the troupe’s storyteller.
11:00 Miraculous Stag (Csodaszarvas), a puppet-and-music-powered folk tale performance.
13:00–17:00 Open Yurts – Living History returns, with meet-and-greets: Order of Saint George, Baranta, Wolves of the Border (Gyepű Farkasai), Jaurinum, Old Hungarian Tradition Keepers (Ómagyar Hagyományőrzők).
15:00 Eastern Wind (Keleti szél) Ventus Eurus, full medieval concert.
15:30 Pony Kindergarten encore.
16:00 Jaurinum Historical Society foot-combat demo.
16:30 Scythian Falcon Baranta (Szkíta Sólyom Baranta) foot-combat demo.
17:00 Viktória Hamza presents a liberty-dressage equestrian show.
17:30 Order of Saint George, armed foot-combat showcase.
18:00 Lance-Breaking, a classic knightly duel on horseback.
18:30 Steppe Fox Nomadic Tradition-Keeping Association (Pusztai Róka Nomád Hagyományőrző Egyesület) mounted show.
19:00 Equestrian Acrobatics, a dazzling finale by the Győr Daredevil Riders (Győri Ördöglovasok).
Friday, June 26 Companion Events
Venue: Triangulum Gallery (9021 Győr, Gutenberg Square 2, by the Ark of the Covenant statue).
16:00 Saints and Sacred Art in the Middle Ages, a guided tour of the exhibition Shining Centuries (Tündöklő évszázadok) – religion, culture, and art in the medieval Diocese of Győr. Expect insights into medieval bishops’ lives and governance, patronage, popular devotions and pilgrimages, education, and literacy across the diocese.
16:00 Craft Workshop inspired by the knight-king, Saint Ladislaus. Free and open to all ages and skill levels, with tasks suited to everyone.
17:00 The Cult and Myth of Saint Ladislaus, an accessible talk on the era and legends of one of Hungary’s most beloved saints, protector of the weak.
Guided Walk and Festival Launch
Saturday, June 27, 9:30 – In the Footsteps of Saint Ladislaus in Győr. A short downtown stroll with guide Bálint Kauker (Gyere Győrbe Thematic City Tours and Boat Experiences) to revisit the stories tied to the Saint Ladislaus Herma. The walk ends as the mounted and foot parade begins. Meeting point: Dunakapu Square, Pulzus. Participation fee: 3500 HUF (approx. USD), students and seniors 3000 HUF; advance registration required.
Location: Golden Shore I (Aranypart I). Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
