Every year, the city of Nagykőrös hosts ten massive fairs, celebrated for their centuries-old traditions. In 2025, visitors can once again immerse themselves in a unique market atmosphere, with stalls overflowing with clothes, gifts, plants, livestock, and pets at Alsójárás dűlő 1. You’ll find separate zones for animal traders featuring horses, cattle, pigs, goats and sheep, poultry, and small animals. The market isn’t just about shopping—folk dancers, puppeteers, Hungarian folk singers, operetta stars, and a colorful variety of entertainers ensure there’s something for everyone who loves a lively day out.
Royal Privilege and Old-School Flair
Nagykőrös fairs actually trace their origins to a royal privilege granted in December 1759 by Maria Theresa (Mária Terézia) herself. Today, her legacy lives on, with the city council approving the schedule every year. Expect fearless horse herders, cattlemen, pig keepers, and shepherd descendants to keep ancient Hungarian rural customs alive. Market-goers encounter skilled artisans, traders, street food vendors, bards, minstrels, comedians, fire eaters, and all sorts of performers. Only certified craftsmen and vendors who have paid their market fees are allowed in.
Key Dates and Practical Info
In 2025, mark your calendar for the Dömötör Day Fair (Dömötör-napi vásár) on October 26 and the András Day Fair (András-napi vásár) on December 7. Gates open early: stalls at 4:30 AM, pig sellers at 5:00 AM, cattle at 5:30 AM, and horse markets at 6:00 AM. Festivities wind down between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM, depending on the weather. Expect a full day of rustic Hungarian charm!
