Meet again in Nagykörű, the country’s cherry orchard, for a full year of local flavors, markets, and folk fun across multiple venues starting Saturday, 2026.05.02. The village, 17.4 miles from Szolnok on the Tisza River, packs the calendar with food, music, and river-lit rituals.
Spring Lights and Local Bites
2026.05.02. Charity Cook & Bake Sale and Market. 05.16. St. John of Nepomuk feast with a candlelit river float. 05.17. Körű Market of Nepomuk. June brings the Big Cherry Fair on 06.13., then a Night Gastro Market on 06.27.
Summer Festivals and Processions
07.17. Literary Night at the Folk House (Tájház). 07.18. Fish Sausage Festival with Night Gastro Market. 07.19. Körű Fare. 07.20. Elijah Day torchlit parade. 08.01. Folk music and dance gathering and táncház. 08.15. Night Gastro Market. 08.22. St. John Street Ball and Young Ferryman Contest.
Autumn to Advent
09.19. 2nd Pálinka Contest Awards. 09.20. Körű Pálinka Market. 10.02–10.04. Open Courtyards Weekend. 10.17. Big Preserving Day. 11.15. St. Martin’s Körű Market. 12.19. Three Kings Hike and Pilgrimage. 12.20. Advent Körű Market.
Where to Stay and Taste
Find a welcoming event house with a restaurant, comfortable rooms with breakfast, and a flavor workshop crafting unique jams from local fruit. Dates and programs subject to change.
