Discover Nivegy Valley 2026 events in Balatoncsicsó, Szentantalfa, and Tagyon—tradition, Saint Blaise blessing, Murci Festival, wine tastings, and scenic trails from Lake Balaton to the Bakony. Plan ahead for updates.
when: 2026.02.07., Saturday
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Nivegy Valley’s villages — Balatoncsicsó, Szentantalfa, and Tagyon — roll out a year of programs that sweep from the lakeshore to the hilltops, tracing a route from Lake Balaton up into the Bakony Mountains (Bakony), from Zánka to Nagyvázsony. The lineup blends tradition, wine, and community, with key dates anchoring the calendar and room for spontaneous add-ons as the seasons shift.
Key Dates
February 7, 2026, brings the Blessing of Saint Blaise (Balázs), a cherished winter rite asking for protection and good health for the community. Expect local congregations, village gathering points, and the warm rhythms of small-town ritual breaking up the cold-season hush.
Harvest and New Wine
October 10, 2026, marks the 9th Murci Festival (Murci Fesztivál), celebrating murci — the frothy, still-fermenting new wine — alongside harvest flavors, music, and vineyard-side strolls. With Lake Balaton at your back and Bakony winds ahead, it’s prime time to taste the year’s first pours and meet the makers.
Plan Smart
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs, so double-check before you go.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Family-friendly vibe with small-town rituals and vineyard strolls that kids and adults can enjoy together
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Topic is approachable: wine and harvest culture around Lake Balaton is fairly well-known to international travelers, even if “murci” is a new term
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Location near Lake Balaton is one of Hungary’s best-known regions to foreigners, so it’s not too “off the map”
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Hungarian not strictly required; basic English is commonly understood in the Balaton area, and rituals are easy to follow visually
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Reachable by public transport via trains/buses to Zánka or nearby towns, then short local connections or taxis; renting a car makes village-hopping easy
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Seasonal spread lets you pick winter tradition (Saint Blaise blessing) or autumn wine fun (Murci Festival), so it can fit different trip styles
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Compared with wine/harvest events in Italy or France, crowds are smaller, prices friendlier, and you get closer to local makers
- Smaller villages mean limited signage in English and fewer tourist services than big-city events
Cons
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Public transport for the last mile can be sparse off-peak or at night; a car may be more convenient
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If you’re not into wine or church traditions, parts of the program may feel niche
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Dates and details can change, so you’ll need to double-check plans and be flexible
