Celebrate Arácsi Feast in Balatonfüred: kolbász, hurka, pálinka tasting, family fun, and eco-friendly BYO gear on January 17, 2026. Coupons available in advance or on-site.
when: 2026.01.17., Saturday
where: 8230 Balatonfüred, Hősök tere 1.
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Az év első gastro bash hits Balatonfüred’s Arács on January 17, 2026, in the courtyard of Saint Benedict Secondary School and Dormitory (Szent Benedek Középiskola és Kollégium), Hősök tere 1. Entry is via coupon, and everyone gets a taste of sizzling kolbász and hurka.
What’s on the menu
From 12:45 to 14:00, dig into a proper disznótoros tasting: véres and májas hurka, roasted kolbász, bread, mustard, and pickles. Before that, 12:00–12:30 opens with a welcome, pálinka tasting, and a playful naming session for adults, while kids try traditional sausage stuffing. At 14:00–14:30, the naming contest winners are announced.
When and how to get in
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 12:00–16:00. Coupons cost 3000 HUF in advance at the Community House (Népház) during hours (Mon: 10:00–18:00, Wed: 14:00–18:00, Thu: 10:00–18:00), or 4000 HUF on site.
Bring your own gear
They’re cutting waste again this year—bring your own tasting glass, plate, and cutlery. If you forget, you’ll have to pay for replacements. Everyone’s welcome!
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Family-friendly vibe with kids getting hands-on sausage-stuffing while adults enjoy tastings
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Easy, low-cost entry (3000–4000 HUF) and a clear midday schedule, so you can plan a short, fun stop
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Great intro to classic Hungarian “disznótoros” fare—kolbász, hurka, pickles—plus pálinka for a true local feel
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Balatonfüred is one of Hungary’s best-known lake towns to foreigners, so pairing this with Lake Balaton sightseeing is a win
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No Hungarian needed to enjoy food/drink; the format is simple and staff/locals in Balatonfüred often speak some English
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Location at a central school courtyard should be straightforward to reach by local bus or short taxi from Balatonfüred train/bus station; driving and parking in January is usually easy
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Compared to food fests elsewhere, this is intimate and authentic—more community feast than tourist trap
- Limited hours (12:00–16:00) mean it’s a quick-hit event; arrive on time or miss the tasting windows
Cons
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Heavy meat focus won’t suit vegetarians/vegans, and pálinka is strong if you’re not used to it
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Info and coupon pre-sales are likely Hungarian-first; buying on site costs more and English signage may be minimal
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It’s a small local feast, not a blockbuster festival—less spectacle than big German/Austrian food fairs or U.S. state fairs
