Nagykörű Lights, Markets, And Cherry Fest 2026

Discover Nagykörű’s 2026 Lights, Markets, and Cherry Fest: river floats, cherry fairs, night gastro markets, folk dance, pálinka awards, and cozy stays by the Tisza. Plan your flavorful getaway today.
where: 5065 Nagykörű

Nagykörű, the nation’s cherry orchard on the Tisza River, rolls out a year-long lineup that blends tradition, food, and nighttime magic. Kick things off on May 23 with the Feast of St. John of Nepomuk and a luminous river float. The next day, the Körű Market of St. John of Nepomuk welcomes guests and shoppers as Pentecost nears, spotlighting local goods and bites across multiple venues.

Summer highlights

June bursts with flavor: the Big Cherry Fair on June 13, then a Night Gastro Market on June 27. July brings a Literary Evening at the Open-Air Museum (Tájház) on July 17, followed by the Fish Sausage Festival paired with another Night Gastro Market (July 18), the Körű Fare (July 19), and a torchlit St. Elijah procession on July 20. August heats up with the Nagykörű Folk Music and Dance Gathering with táncház (Aug 1), a Night Gastro Market (Aug 15), plus the St. John Street Ball and the Young Ferryman Competition (both Aug 22).

Autumn to Advent

Sip and celebrate at the 2nd Pálinka Competition Awards (Sept 19) and the Pálinka Körű Market (Sept 20). Wander Open Courtyards Weekend (Oct 2–4), then join the Big Preserving Day (Oct 17). The St. Martin’s Day Körű Market (Nov 15) leads into the Three Kings Hike and Pilgrimage (Dec 19) and the Advent Körű Market (Dec 20).

Stay and taste

The village events hub—28 km from Szolnok—offers delicious dishes, exciting desserts, refreshing drinks, cozy rooms with breakfast, and a flavor workshop crafting unique jams from local fruit. Dates and programs may change.

2025, adrienne



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