Pig-Slaughter Feast Weekend In Mezőkövesd

Experience a Hungarian pig-slaughter feast weekend with live music, buffet classics, and wellness at Hajnal Hotel Mezőkövesd. Family-friendly, cozy vibes, select 2026 dates. Book early for gifts and savings.
when: 2026.01.23., Friday - 2026.01.25., Sunday
where: 3400 Mezőkövesd, Hajnal u. 2.

A countryside-style pig-slaughter feast in a comfy hotel with wellness? That’s exactly what Hajnal Hotel in Mezőkövesd is serving up on select weekends in 2026. Expect live music, buffet-style meals bursting with classic Hungarian flavors, and a friendly, family vibe. You get the old-school disznótor atmosphere without giving up a relaxing hotel break—spa time included.

When and where

Dates run from January through April, then again from October to December 2026. The event takes place at Hajnal Hotel, 3400 Mezőkövesd, Hajnal u. 2. The weekend format runs Friday to Sunday, for example: 2026.01.23–01.25; 01.30–02.01; 02.06–02.08. The program runs with a minimum of 40 guests.

Friday: warm-up with live music

Arrivals on Friday are met with a generous buffet dinner accompanied by live music, setting a cheerful, social tone for the whole weekend. The welcoming atmosphere and plentiful spread immediately dial up the disznótor spirit.

Saturday: the full disznótor experience

The day opens in authentic style. Between 7:00 and 9:00 at reception, each guest gets one shot of pálinka and one cup of mulled wine. Then a hearty buffet breakfast runs 7:00–10:00.
At noon, tradition takes center stage with a buffet lunch: pork backbone soup with vermicelli and vegetables, toros cabbage, roast pork with potatoes, and fresh strudel.
Evening is the highlight: disznótor with live music and a lavish buffet dinner. Soups, roasted meats and ribs, hurka and kolbász, smashed potatoes with onions, stuffed cabbage, plus desserts including mézes krémes and pudding. The combo of live tunes and heritage dishes guarantees the proper festive mood.

Sunday: farewell flavors

The weekend wraps with a big buffet breakfast featuring cracklings and bacon—rich, rustic, and the perfect send-off.

Wellness and more

Beyond the feasts, guests can use the hotel’s wellness area for deep relaxation after the generous meals. Ideal for anyone who loves Hungarian cuisine, appreciates good vibes and live music, and wants a special yet cozy weekend in Mezőkövesd.

Dates and rates

January: 9–11, 23–25, 30–Feb 1. February: 6–8, 13–15, 20–22, 27–Mar 1. March: 6–8, 13–15, 20–22, 27–29. April: 10–12, 17–19, 24–26.
Hajnal wing, classic rooms (1–4 beds): 52,000 HUF/person/2 nights ≈ 145 USD. Kikelet wing, larger modern rooms (2–5 beds): 55,000 HUF/person/2 nights ≈ 153 USD. Prices are indicative. Minimum 40 guests.
October: 16–18, 30–Nov 1. November: 6–8, 13–15, 20–22, 27–29. December: 4–6, 11–13, 18–20.
Hajnal wing: 55,000 HUF/person/2 nights ≈ 153 USD. Kikelet wing: 59,000 HUF/person/2 nights ≈ 164 USD. Prices are indicative. Minimum 40 guests.
Local tourist tax over 18: +350 HUF/person/night ≈ 0.98 USD; from 2026.01.01: +500 HUF/person/night ≈ 1.38 USD.

Make it longer—get gifts

Add a Thursday and/or Sunday night and receive one complimentary treatment: choose one from shockwave therapy, mofetta cabin, 3D massage chair, BEMER, or jade-stone massage bed. Book both Thursday and Sunday and you get two gifts. These are not automatic—request them at reception.
Extra night with half board (buffet breakfast and dinner, wellness, parking): Hajnal wing 20,000 HUF/person/night ≈ 56 USD; Kikelet wing 21,000 HUF/person/night ≈ 58 USD.

Kids’ deals

Ages 0–3.99: free in parents’ bed; extra bed about 5,000 HUF/person/night ≈ 13.8 USD. Ages 4–10.99: about 50% off. Ages 11–13.99: about 25% off. Children’s discounts can’t be combined and apply when sharing a room with a parent.

Payment and practicals

No deposit needed. Pay on site by cash, bank card, hot meal Erzsébet voucher, health fund card, SZÉP card (OTP, K&H, MKB), or bank transfer.
Check-in: once your room is ready you can enter at no extra fee—often from 12:00; wellness access even earlier, with key-locker changing rooms available. 1,000 HUF/key deposit ≈ 2.76 USD. Check-out: rooms by 10:00, but you may keep using all other services afterward, including parking, bathing, key-locker changing rooms (additional 1,000 HUF/key deposit ≈ 2.76 USD), treatments, and dining.

About Hajnal Hotel

Hajnal Hotel*** Medical Spa sits 3 km from Mezőkövesd and 150 meters from the sulfurous Zsóry Thermal and Beach Bath (Zsóry-fürdő). With certified medicinal water on site, it offers quality, good-value lodging, restaurant service, and therapy programs in a calm setting near the spa. The air-conditioned restaurant seats 120 and blends traditional Hungarian and modern international flavors; the seasonal terrace hosts 40. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and program.

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Pros
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Family-friendly vibe with discounts for kids, flexible check-in, and spa access that keeps everyone happy between meals
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Great value for a weekend getaway (around $145–$164 for two nights incl. tons of food, music, and wellness)
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Authentic cultural experience—classic Hungarian disznótor foods, live music, and local traditions in a comfy hotel setting
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No Hungarian needed for enjoyment; buffet format and hotel staff make it easy to navigate as an English-speaking visitor
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Easy add-on nights with bonus treatments make it a relaxed long-weekend option
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Mezőkövesd is near Zsóry Thermal Bath, so you can pair the feast with a well-known spa visit
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Reachable by car from Budapest in about 1.5–2 hours; trains/buses to Mezőkövesd plus short taxi make public transit workable - The pig-slaughter theme and very pork-heavy menus might be off-putting for vegetarians, kids, or travelers sensitive to animal-processing traditions
Cons
Mezőkövesd isn’t a globally famous destination, so fewer English-language resources and less tourist infrastructure than Budapest
Program requires a minimum of 40 guests, so dates could be canceled or shifted
Compared to food festivals in places like Germany or Italy, this is smaller-scale and hotel-based, offering less street-festival buzz but more of a contained, niche vibe

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