Dabas wakes up early every second Sunday of 2026, when the National Animal and Flea Market takes over the fairgrounds at 2370, Vásártér u. 4. Sellers roll in at dawn, stalls pop up in long rows, and the animal section buzzes with everything from farm livestock to household pets available for purchase. Expect a lively market vibe, sprawling selections of clothes, furniture, antiques, gifts, toys, and plants, plus food vendors dishing out crowd-pleasing bites for hungry browsers.
Animals may be brought to the fair if they come from a disease-free location and the owner presents a valid veterinary certificate. Important: it’s forbidden to bring dogs or horses onto the grounds for sale. For vendors, space can be arranged on market day at the fairground office between 4:00 and 6:00. Anyone selling at the market is engaging in a taxable activity, so you need a tax number before you start.
Here are the 2026 dates for Dabas: 01/11, 02/08, 03/08, 04/12, 05/10, 06/14, 07/12, 08/09, 09/13, 10/11, 11/08, 12/13. The organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
What’s On Month by Month
January 2026 kicks off on 01/11 with the National Animal and Flea Market. February follows on 02/08 with the same large-scale fair. March gets busy: on 03/08, alongside the National Animal and Flea Market, there’s “Ezt benéztem!” — Musimbe Dávid Dennis’s solo evening hosted by Sipos Orsolya, with tickets priced at $21 (7,590 HUF), and Zerkovitz–Topolcsányi: The Princess of the Orpheum (Orfeum hercegnő) with tickets from $14 to $17 (4,900–5,900 HUF). April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8, and December 13 all bring back the National Animal and Flea Market rhythm to Dabas.
Where to Stay in Dabas
Dabas Hotel suits anyone who wants a quiet retreat near the capital. It’s about 22 miles from Budapest and around 4.3 miles from the M5 motorway. Rooms are modern, neatly furnished, and equipped with private bathrooms, air conditioning, and LCD TVs; some can take extra beds.
In the Gyón district, a manor-turned-community center provides cultural services and also offers guest accommodation. Renovated attic bedrooms welcome visitors looking for something with character.
The Nautilus Panzió és Étterem offers nine cozy, well-equipped rooms with private bathrooms and TVs, plus an outdoor four-person jacuzzi for travelers needing a soak. There’s an accessible room, options for extra beds, and kids under 6 stay free. Pets are welcome. The restaurant opens only for events.
Community, Culture, and Local Flavor
Over in the Sári district, the community institution meets local cultural needs and hosts standout events: the Sári Búcsú, which even invites partner towns, a harvest parade, winter farewells, and performances by the Majorette group. Pilgrim lodging operates within the building, adding a touch of tradition for visitors passing through.
A new hospitality spot has opened in Dabas, near the town center in a prime location, offering specialty and traditional desserts, sandwiches, baked goods, specialty coffees, an extensive wine list, soft drinks, and artisanal products. It’s family-friendly with a kids’ play corner and an upstairs dining area.
Good to Know Before You Go
– Location: Dabas Fairgrounds, 2370, Vásártér u. 4.
– Time window for vendor space on market days: 4:00–6:00 at the fairground office.
– Animal rules: valid veterinary certificate required; no selling of dogs or horses on the grounds.
– Sellers must have a tax number prior to trading.
– Dates and programs may change at the organizers’ discretion.
Dabas’s second Sundays promise early-morning bustle, practical buys, quirky finds, and a taste of local life—backed by a year-long calendar that keeps this small town on the map.
