Discover Budapest’s Mangalica & Kocsonya Festival, March 6–8, 2026: Mangalica pork, kocsonya, csülök, live sausage-making, music, crafts, mulled wine, pálinka, and family fun beside World Mall. Come hungry, leave happy.
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Budapest fires up the grills March 6–8, 2026, as the Mangalica and Kocsonya Festival takes over the event grounds beside World Mall, at 1152 Budapest, District 15, Szentmihályi út (Szentmihályi Road) 167–169. For three days, expect mountains of Mangalica pork dishes, wobbly-good kocsonya (pork aspic), and a full-blown ode to csülök (pork knuckle) in every style imaginable.
The headliners? Mangalica classics, shimmering kocsonya, and a csülök showcase: crackling-crisp and oven-roasted, slow-cooked until tender, richly smoked, or done pékné-style with golden potatoes and onions. It’s true knuckle nirvana for fans who like their comfort food bold, rustic, and straight from tradition.
Roll up for live sausage stuffing and watch fresh kolbász come together before tasting it on the spot. All-day live music keeps the festival vibe buzzing, while dedicated kids’ programs bring the smallest foodies into the fun. Local makers set up crafty stalls packed with handmade goods, perfect for browsing between bites.
Raise a steaming cup of mulled wine, sample fiery pálinka, and chase it with other indulgent sips that pair beautifully with Mangalica specials. It’s the laid-back, chatty weekend you’ve been craving: Hungarian flavors, friendly faces, traditions you can taste, and memories made plate by plate. Come hungry, leave happy—because here, Mangalica and csülök aren’t just food. They’re an experience. See you March 6–8 in Budapest.
