Szomolya rolls out a full 2026 calendar packed with festivals, family days, crafts, wine, and deep-rooted traditions across multiple venues in the village. Locals warmly invite visitors to join state, church, and secular holidays alongside heritage programs. Center stage returns to the nationwide-famous Cherry Festival (Cseresznyefesztivál), celebrating the village’s pride and joy: the black cherry.
Flagship: Cherry Festival (Cseresznyefesztivál)
Dates: 2026.06.06.–2026.06.07. Location: Szomolya. The Black Cherry Festival fills the village with tastings, market buzz, music, and community fun, shining a spotlight on the distinctive local variety that put Szomolya on the map. Expect stalls, seasonal treats, and a weekend that blends tradition with a summer-start vibe.
Hands-On Creativity: Craft Camp
Dates: 2026.07.06.–2026.07.10. Location: Szomolya. A multi-day craft camp (kézműves tábor) invites kids and adults to learn, make, and play. Workshops center on traditional techniques and creative exploration, with a friendly village backdrop and plenty of summertime energy.
Friendship, Harvest, and Heritage
– 2026.08.01.: World Friendship Day event. Community activities that raise a toast to connection and togetherness.
– 2026.08.20.: Commemoration of the Foundation of the State and New Bread family day. A beloved national holiday marked with fresh loaves, family programs, and village pride.
– 2026.09.06.: Nativity of the Virgin Mary Farewell (Kisasszonynapi búcsú) and harvest celebration. A farewell fair tied to the liturgical calendar pairs with the joy of harvest (szüret), bringing grapes, music, and a festive close to summer.
Autumn Crafts and Remembrance
– 2026.10.16.: Pumpkin-carving craft session. Seasonal creativity for all ages with a friendly, hands-on spirit.
– 2026.10.23.: October 23 memorial ceremony. A solemn, respectful commemoration of Hungary’s 1956 Revolution and Freedom Fight, observed together in the heart of the village.
Lights, Saints, and Advent
– 2026.11.11.: St. Martin’s Day (Márton-nap) in Szomolya. Expect cozy gatherings and seasonal flavors in honor of St. Martin’s feast day.
– 2026.11.29.: Advent preparations and community Christmas tree decorating. Neighbors gather to kick off the season with ornaments, lights, and mulled warmth.
– 2026.12.01.: Illuminated Advent Calendar game. A playful village-wide countdown as windows glow and clues spark curiosity.
– 2026.12.03.: Santa celebration. St. Nicholas (Mikulás) brings cheer and small surprises to the little ones.
– 2026.12.12.: Christmas for Seniors. A heartfelt afternoon dedicated to the older generation with company and care.
– 2026.12.20.: Christmas tree decorating contest. Creative flair goes head-to-head before the holidays hit full swing.
Stay in Style: Where to Sleep
– By the Kánya Stream: Two grand-bourgeois-style apartments with bright, spacious rooms and fully equipped kitchens offer a touch of noble comfort in a serene, waterside setting.
– Cave houses near Eger: 9.3 miles from Eger at the foot of the Bükk Mountains, three cave-house apartments (4-, 6-, and 9-bed) offer bathrooms, toilets, hot water, underfloor heating, and equipped kitchens. Each yard features its own terrace, plus separate grilling and cauldron-cooking options—ideal for groups and families.
Raise a Glass: Wine Experiences
– Nagy Family Winery (founded 2001): In the eastern Eger Wine Region, the family’s Szomolya cellar and most vineyards invite guests for fine wines and good vibes. Vineyard care, processing, and sales remain under family supervision.
– Family estate in Szomolya: Set on prime terroir in the Eger region, the winemakers praise the Carpathian Basin as one of Earth’s finest habitats—“the Creator’s palm.” Tastings come with place-based storytelling.
– Year-round cellar visits by appointment: Wine tastings, oven-centered wine-and-food experiences, a live demonstration of traditional pig fattening and processing, savory wine snacks, unlimited food and drink options, and dinner shows poured with some of the Eger region’s best bottles.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
