Discover Mosonmagyaróvár’s 2026 Sausage-Stuffing Festival: free entry, craft fair, pálinka contest, live show by Irigy Hónaljmirigy, hosts Dr. István Nagy and Miklós Szabó. Join teams, taste, celebrate.
when: 2026.01.31., Saturday
where: 9200 Mosonmagyaróvár, Strand u 17.
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The 13th Sausage-Stuffing Competition, Festival, and Craft Fair lands in Mosonmagyaróvár on January 31, 2026, at Itató Beach Buffet (Itató Strandbüfé), 17 Strand St. Entry is free, and a bustling craft market runs alongside the competition.
Schedule and Hosts
Doors open at 8:00, with gathering and a craft fair until 11:00. The opening speech at 9:00 comes from Dr. István Nagy, followed by a welcome from Miklós Szabó. The pálinka contest results drop at 10:30, the sausage-stuffing winners are revealed at 12:00, and at 14:00 Irigy Hónaljmirigy storms the stage with four star performers. The show is hosted by Zsolt Segesvári.
How to Enter
Teams of 4–6 can register until January 20, 2026. Entry fee: 25,000 HUF per team, which includes 22.05 pounds of sausage meat. The action runs all day on 01/31/2026 in Mosonmagyaróvár.
Crafts, Food, Vibes
Expect local makers, sizzling grills, and a festival crowd. Come early, sample the pálinka, and cheer on the sausage masters.
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Pros
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Free entry and a lively craft fair make it an easy, budget-friendly day out for families with teens who can handle crowds
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The sausage-stuffing contest and grills are super hands-on and fun even if you don’t know Hungarian—food is the universal language
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The schedule is packed (music show at 14:00, contests before noon), so you can drop in for the highlights without committing all day
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January timing means fewer tourist crowds elsewhere—nice add-on if you’re visiting Vienna/Bratislava and want a unique local fest nearby
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Mosonmagyaróvár sits near the Austrian/Slovak borders, so it’s relatively easy to reach by car from Vienna/Bratislava and by regional trains/buses
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It’s a genuine local event, offering a slice of Hungarian food culture you won’t find at typical tourist traps
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Compared with sausage fests in Germany or Poland, this one feels smaller and more personal, with the bonus of a pálinka contest for extra local flavor
Cons
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Mosonmagyaróvár isn’t a well-known destination for U.S. visitors, so you won’t have big-city amenities or lots of tourist info
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Limited English is likely; you can enjoy the food and music without Hungarian, but announcements and jokes may fly over your head
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January weather can be cold and damp; outdoor elements at the beach-buffet venue could be uncomfortable if you’re not dressed for it
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Public transport works but isn’t seamless from Budapest for a same-day dash; driving is simpler if you have a rental car
