Nagykörű is gearing up for a cozy, village-style holiday shopping day as the Advent Körű Market returns to the old marketplace on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The Tisza-side town—famed for its cherry orchards—promises a bustling, feel-good fair filled with local flavors, handmade goods, and hands-on holiday fun. Producers and artisans are ready with stalls loaded with cheeses, meats, syrups and jams, sea buckthorn treats, handcrafted jewelry and cosmetics, honey and chili products, gift items and dried fruits, homemade cakes, rag rugs, hats and caps, and even Easter decorations to get a head start on spring. Come for the goods, stay for the atmosphere, and leave with the full thrill of a real countryside market whirl.
When and where
The market is part of the final event in this year’s From Bloom to Preserves (Virágzástól Befőzésig) series, a beloved tradition celebrating the arc from blossom to preserving. It all happens at the usual venue, the historic marketplace in Nagykörű, with program spillovers into neighboring courtyards and indoor spaces: the foundation/association house will open its yard and rooms for extra activities. The event takes place on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in Nagykörű.
Hands-on, festive extras
A charity bake sale anchors the day at the association house, and visitors can jump in to learn the fine art of decorating gingerbread—perfect timing for a last-minute Christmas skill-up. For the first time, the square also hosts an on-site knife-sharpening service, a practical new perk for home cooks and market regulars alike. The vibe: cheerful, warm, and unmistakably Christmassy—ideal for ticking off gift lists while meeting the people who make what you buy.
Eat, stay, and make a weekend of it
If you’re extending your visit, the local event house in Nagykörű—28 km from Szolnok—welcomes guests with an inviting restaurant serving heavenly dishes, adventurous desserts, and refreshing drinks. The inn’s comfortable rooms come with private bathrooms and breakfast. In the in-house flavor workshop, cooks turn local fruit into distinctive jams that mirror the market’s artisanal spirit. It’s a great base for exploring the village, strolling the banks of the Tisza, and returning with a basket full of regional specialties.
Good to know
Organizers reserve the right to change the date and program. For inquiries, contact: József Barát. Multiple contact options are available. Bring cash, curiosity, and an appetite—then dive into Nagykörű’s end-of-year market buzz.
