If you’ve ever craved a unique blend of cowboy culture, vintage treasures, and gourmet flavors, Szerencs has exactly what you need. Mark your calendar for every third Saturday of the month, because starting in March 2025, the Buffalo Market Crafts, Antique & Flea Fair will bring lost eras, local artisans, quirky curiosities, and an abundance of rustic Wild West vibes to the town’s bustling marketplace next to the Buffalo Bill Western Restaurant (Buffalo Bill Western Étterem), right at 13 Gyár Street.
From 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, visitors can weave through a maze of stalls overflowing with “forgotten treasures” (think vintage film cameras, grandma’s lost silverware, ancient coins, and things you never knew you needed), along with handmade goods, intricate jewelry, artistic woodwork, and rare crafts. Add limited-edition oddities you won’t find in any shopping mall, and suddenly the search for “that one special find” becomes the best part of your day.
Right beside the excitement is the Buffalo Bill Western Restaurant (Buffalo Bill Western Étterem) with its legendary authentic cowboy flair. The atmosphere is straight out of a Western movie set: the décor is a true American import, designed by a U.S. expert and packed with everything that makes you want to shout “Yeehaw!” The restaurant offers a sprawling food and drink menu – Hungarian favorites, international classics, fresh lemonade, and comfort food – while live music fills the air with the spirit of a frontier saloon. The space is climate-controlled, so dust and heat stay outside, and everything from the barstools to the signs is a tribute to the American West.
Buffalo Market: Dates and Details
Antique trinkets and vintage treasures take over the square on these 2025 dates: July 19, August 16, October 18, November 15, and December 20 – plus an extra special encore on September 19, 2026. Whether you want to sell your own “junk” (or priceless antiques), renting a spot costs about $15 USD per occasion.
Stay in Renaissance Comfort
Thinking of making a weekend of it? The Huszárvár Hotel (Huszárvár Szálloda), right in the shadow of the magical Rákóczi Castle (Rákóczi-vár), offers a Renaissance-themed escape perfect for families. Set in a manicured green park in the heart of Szerencs, the hotel’s rooms are modern, comfortable, and wheelchair accessible. Service is tailored with every guest in mind, making it a perfect base for a restful break between market hunting and sightseeing.
Wine Country at Your Doorstep
Szerencs is a gateway to the legendary Tokaj wine country. Just ask at Árpád Hill Cellar (Árpád-hegy Pince), a 32-acre vineyard producing acclaimed whites from classic grapes: furmint, linden leaf (hárslevelű), yellow muscat (sárga muskotály), and fat grape (kövérszőlő). They specialize in late harvest sweet and semi-sweet wines, with occasional mind-blowing aszú and fordítás bottles in outstanding vintages. Want to experience Tokaj’s best with a cellar tour and guided tasting? They’ve got you covered.
More Than Just a Market
If you’re looking for a blend of unusual discoveries, rural hospitality, and bold Wild West adventure with a distinctly Hungarian twist, Buffalo Market delivers. It’s a monthly tradition: a treasure hunt, a taste of cowboy kitsch, and a touch of bartered nostalgia – all in the lively heart of Szerencs, where the spirit of the past meets the swagger of the American frontier.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs. Don’t forget to check ahead before you saddle up for the next Buffalo Market!
