Every year, on the last weekend of September, Hajdúhadház (Hajdúhadház) transforms into a massive cabbage paradise with the Hajdúhadház Cabbage Days (Hadházi Káposztás Napok). It’s not just a feast for foodies—this festival is all about bringing generations together, sharing the region’s famous cabbage-growing traditions, and serving up a full platter of cultural events for everyone.
Kick Off with Sustainability and Stories
Festivities begin on Friday at the János Földi Library (Földi János Library) with a fascinating talk from organic farmer Imre Erdődi on regenerative and biodynamic farming. The literary spirit continues into Saturday: Bea Gáspár’s five-part cookbook series Bea’s Kitchen (Bea konyhája) is featured, followed by On the Ground, In the Sky (Földön Szárnyakon), a live children’s storybook event featuring real birds from the Bird School.
Get Your Hands Dirty—Or Just Cheer from the Sidelines
At Dandelion Playground (Pitypang Playground), you’ll find a goat show, lovable dogs from the Four-Pawed Love Foundation, and a genuine shepherd’s demonstration with Hungarian Racka sheep. Basketball fans can catch warm-ups, a celebrity game between the Cabbage Dream Team (Káposztás Dream Team) and the Hadha Wolves (Hadházi Farkasok), plus Bréda Bia spinning the latest hip-hop. And don’t miss the Face Team’s acrobatic dunk show!
On Stage: From Medieval Warriors to Rap Stars
On the stage at Bocskai Square (Bocskai tér), there are battle reenactments, folk dancers, and performances by stars like András Csonka and Győző Gáspár. Find out who wins the cabbage-cooking contest, with Chef Lázár as the main judge.
Evenings with Concerts and Cabbage
Live bands, cocktail shows, stilt-walkers, and a grand finale concert from Hooligans rock the Hadház Open-Air Stage (Hadházi Open-Air Stage). All around, don’t miss cabbage exhibits, slicing and stomping demonstrations, and even a mock Roma wedding—plus endless games and delicious food.
Come for the cabbage, stay for the party! Organizers reserve the right to change the schedule.
