Dragbike and streetfighter Competitons-Kunmadaras
1 May 2007 - 20 August 20071st May, 2nd June, 6th-8th July, 18th-20th August
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Speed Riders MC.
5321 Kunmadaras, airport
Tel.: 36-30/636-4264
E-mail: mail@kunmadarasmotorsport.hu
Web:www.kunmadarasmotorsport.hu
Rhythm and Blues Festival and Meeting of Motorcyclists- Nyírbátor
15 June 2007 - 16 June 2007Professional and amateur bands explore all aspects of this profound music genre. The festival attracts the best from Hungary as well as invited foreign guests.
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Tourinform Iroda
4400 Nyíregyháza, Országzászló tér 6.
Tel./fax: 36-42/504-647, 36-42/504-648
E-mail: szabolcs-m@tourinform.hu
Web:www.tourinform.szabolcs.net
Szeged Open-Air Festival
6 July 2007 - 20 August 2007Operas, ballets, musicals and folk dance shows performed on a stage of impressive size set in a prestigious environment in front of the Dome will not fail to enchant all 4000 spectators. http://www.szegediszabadteri.hu/
Csabai Sausage Festival – Békéscsaba
19 October 2007 - 23 October 2007Csabai Sausage Festival – Békéscsaba
Four weeks of slaughtering pigs, making sausage, competing, eating and drinking, interspersed with entertainment and top quality cultural and technical events, a food processing exhibition and fair, and a wine feast. www.kolbaszfesztival.com
15th Music Festival in Szolnok
23 March 2007 - 2 May 2007In addition to orchestra concerts and chamber music evenings, dance performances are also included in the programme.
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ARS-IN-KOM Művészeti és Kommunikációs Kft.
5000 Szolnok, Mészáros L. u. 27/a
Tel: 36-56/420-189 Fax: 36-56/421-565
E-mail: arsinkom@axelero.hu
Days of Szeged
15 May 2007 - 20 May 200713th Wine Festival, 8th Bridge Market, concerts, family programs.
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Tourinform Iroda
6720 Szeged, Dugonics tér 2.
Tel./fax: 36-62/488-690 Tel.: 36-62/488-699
E-mail: szeged@tourinform.hu
Web:www.szegedvaros.hu
National Goulash Competiton and Shepherds' Meeting- Hortobágy
27 May 2007Cattle herdsmen and lads test their skills and knowledge in competitions -livestock driving, ear-tag reading, use of the whip and herdsman's stick, lassoing - plus a shepherd's cooking competition.
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Tourinform Iroda
4071 Hortobágy, Pásztormúzeum Petőfi tér 13.
Tel./fax: 36-52/589-321
E-mail: hortobagy@tourinform.hu
Festival of St. Elizabeth- Sárospatak
27 May 2007 - 28 May 2007The whole town, birthplace of St. Elisabeth of the House of Árpád, shifts back in time with a period costume parade and historical festival. The medieval fair has musicians, dancers and artistes.
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Tourinform Iroda
3950 Sárospatak, Eötvös u. 6.
Tel./fax: 36-47/511-441 Tel.: 36-47/315-316
E-mail: sarospatak@tourinform.hu
Web:www.sarospatak.hu
Whitsuntide Procession- Ópusztaszer
28 May 2007One of the most popular village customs associated with Whitsun was the election of the Whitsun king and queen. The young man exhibiting the greatest bravery and daring in the tournament always won the hand of the princess.
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Ópusztaszeri Nemzeti Történelmi Emlékpark Kht.
6767 Ópusztaszer, Szoborkert 68.
Tel.: 36-62/275-133/271 Fax: 36-62/275-007
E-mail: opusztaszer@tourinform.hu
Web:www.opusztaszer.hu
5th Debrecen Turkey Days- Debrecen
8 June 2007 - 9 June 2007For the 5th time this event invites the inhabitants of Debrecen and visitors from across the country to the main square and the inner city pedestrian streets. Focused around gastronomic and cultural events. A whole-day fair, turkey and pig roasting, a wine tent, a beer garden, children's programmes and pop and classical music concerts enrich the range of programmes of this event.
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Tourinform Iroda
4024 Debrecen, Piac u. 20.
Tel.: 36-52/412-250 Fax: 36-52/535-323
E-mail: debrecen@tourinform.hu ; tourinform@ph.debrecen.hu
Web:www.debrecen.hu
Miskolci International Opera Festival (Bartók+Paris) - Miskolc
13 June 2007 - 24 June 2007The event was designed to be "the" Bartók festival in the world. Performers include stars from La Scala, the Metropolitan, Covent Garden and the Bolshoi Theatre.
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Miskolci Operafesztivál
3525 Miskolc, Déryné u. 1.
Tel.: 36-46/509-407 Fax: 36-46/509-408
E-mail: operami@t-online.hu
Web:www.operafesztival.hu
Festival of Hungarian Theatres from beyond the borders- Kisvárda
21 June 2007 - 30 June 2007Ethnic Hungarian companies from Transylvania, Serbia-Montenegro, Slovakia and the Ukraine participate in the festival.
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Várszínház és Művészetek Háza4600 Kisvárda, Flórián tér 20.
Tel.: 36-45/405-239 Fax: 36-45/500-451
E-mail: kisvarda.szinhaz@t-online.hu
Web:www.kisvarda.szinhaz.hu
Kecskemét Wine Festival-Kecskemét
18 July 2007 - 24 July 200718th-24th July, 6th-12th August, 20th-26th August
There is a different wine region every day introducing its touristic, cultural and gastronomic specialities. (The Alföld on 21st, Eger on 22nd, Villány on 23rd, Szekszárd on 24th, Tokaj on 25th and Sopron on 26th)
MORE INFORMATION:
County Press Rendezvényszervező Iroda
6000 Kecskemét, Petőfi S. u. 1/A
Tel./fax: 36-76/506-422 Tel.: 36-76/417-980
E-mail: countypress@mail.countypress.hu
Web:www.countypress.hu/borutca
Kecskemét Wine Festival-Kecskemét
6 August 2007 - 12 August 200718th-24th July, 6th-12th August, 20th-26th August
There is a different wine region every day introducing its touristic, cultural and gastronomic specialities. (The Alföld on 21st, Eger on 22nd, Villány on 23rd, Szekszárd on 24th, Tokaj on 25th and Sopron on 26th)
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County Press Rendezvényszervező Iroda
6000 Kecskemét, Petőfi S. u. 1/A
Tel./fax: 36-76/506-422 Tel.: 36-76/417-980
E-mail: countypress@mail.countypress.hu
Web:www.countypress.hu/borutca
Kecskemét Wine Festival-Kecskemét
20 August 2007 - 26 August 200718th-24th July, 6th-12th August, 20th-26th August
There is a different wine region every day introducing its touristic, cultural and gastronomic specialities. (The Alföld on 21st, Eger on 22nd, Villány on 23rd, Szekszárd on 24th, Tokaj on 25th and Sopron on 26th)
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County Press Rendezvényszervező Iroda
6000 Kecskemét, Petőfi S. u. 1/A
Tel./fax: 36-76/506-422 Tel.: 36-76/417-980
E-mail: countypress@mail.countypress.hu
Web:www.countypress.hu/borutca
International Big Band Festival- Hajdúböszörmény
24 June 2007 - 25 June 2007Hungarian and foreign bands generate a livelyfestival mood as they show off their musical expertise and battle for the festival prize.
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Tourinform Iroda
4220 Hajdúböszörmény, Kálvin tér 6.
Tel./fax: 36-52/561-851 Tel.: 36-52/561-852
E-mail: hajduboszormeny@tourinform.hu
Web:www.hajduboszormeny.hu
WAN2 Festival-Mezőtúr
28 June 2007 - 2 July 2007Besides the best of Hungary this festival also features stars from abroad, a display of instruments, musicians' forum, talent contest, festival films and sports.
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Tourinform Iroda
5400 Mezőtúr, Szabadság tér 17.
Tel./fax: 36-56/350-901 Tel: 36-56/550-637
Email: mezotur@tourinform.hu
Web:www.mezotur.hu
Ópusztaszer Memorial Park of National History Museum Night -Midsummer Night- Ópusztaszer
23 June 2007Celebration of summer solstice, the longest day in a year. The bonfires set on this night serve to extend daylight, and they do not only shine but also purify and bless. Animals driven across the fire and people jumping over it are believed to stay healthy, and fruits roasted at this time of the year are a remedy for stomach pain and sore throat.
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Tourinform Iroda
6767 Ópusztaszer, Szoborpark 68
Tel.: +36-62/275-133/ext. 121 Fax: +36-62/275-007
E-mail: opusztaszer@tourinform.hu
Web:www.opusztaszer.hu
Gyula Castle Theatre Multi-Arts Festival- Gyula
29 June 2007 - 12 August 2007Visitors to the historical castle and surroundings are entertained with theatre, puppet theatre, opera, operetta, ballet, classical and folk music, medieval court music, jazz and folk dance.
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Tourinform Iroda
5700 Gyula, Kossuth L. u. 7.
Tel./fax: 36-66/561-680 Tel.: 36-66/561-681
E-mail: bekes-m@tourinform.hu
Web:www.gyula.hu
Karcag Mutton Cooking Contest- Karcag
29 June 2007 - 30 June 2007The competition, of international repute, is joined by a fair, display of artisan crafts, street of handicrafts, plus cultural and entertainment programmes.
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Tourinform Iroda
5300 Karcag, Dózsa György u. 5-7.
Tel./fax: 36-59/503-225
E-mail: karcag@tourinform.hu
Web:www.karcag.hu
Szőreg Rose Festival- Szeged
29 June 2007 - 1 July 2007Cut-rose displays, flower arrangements, rose fair, rose playhouse, Rose Queen contest, concerts, international folk dance programme, procession, street ball and fireworks.
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Tourinform Iroda6720 Szeged, Dugonics tér 2.
Tel./fax: 36-62/488-690 Tel.: 36-62/488-699
E-mail: szeged@tourinform.hu
Web:www.szegedvaros.hu
IV. "Homokhát Medley"- Mórahalom
29 June 2007 - 3 July 2007MORE INFORMATION:
Aranyszöm Művelődési Központ
Mórahalom, Röszkei út 1
Tel: 36-62/281-219, 36-62/280-294
E-mail: rendezvenyhaz@morahalom.hu
Web:www.rendezvenyhaz.morahalom.hu
Season-opening "Unfurling of the sails" Festival- Balatonfüred
12 May 2007The official opening ceremony of the sailing season has a history going back more than 75 years. The first yachting competition is accompanied by a folklore programme and the opening of exhibitions.
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Tourinform Iroda 8230 Balatonfüred, Petőfi u. 68.
Tel.: 36-87/580-480Fax: 36-87/580-481
E-mail: balatonfured@tourinform.hu
Web:www.balatonfured.hu
Outdoor Festival-Szilvásvárad
26 May 2007 - 27 May 2007"Earth program": artificial wall climbing, speed, climbing with jumar ascenders, ice climbing, sliding down a cable, euro bungee, bungee jumping, roches team funbox show, catapult, rodeo bull, zorbing, quad and trial.
"Air program": gliding, hot air ballooning, kiting, power kiting, ultra light planes with engines, power gliding and kiting shows, base jumping. Hobby motoring and biking show and fair.
MORE INFORMATION:
Tourinform Iroda
3300 Eger, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky u. 9.
Tel.: 36-36/517-715 Fax: 36-36/518-815
E-mail: eger@tourinform.hu
Web:www.eger.hu
Harley Davidson Motorcyclists' Festival-Alsóörs
14 June 2007 - 17 June 2007Harley Davidson bikers' rally with a procession, shows, musical events at the "Európa" Camp Site at Lake Balaton
MORE INFORMATION:
H.O.G. Budapest Center
Tel.: 36-1/248-1516
Web:www.hog.hu
Budapest Equestrian Festival-Budapest
21 June 2007 - 24 June 2007Visitors are offered programmes on Shipyard Island over four days: Celebration of Fire (ancient ceremonies associated with St. John's Day) on the 22nd, the Open Historical Day (early Magyar culture) on the 23rd, equestrian show (archery, mounted warfare, stunts and other excitement) on the 24th and 25th
MORE INFORMATION:
Tourinform Iroda
1061 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc tér 11.
Tel.: 36-1/322-4098 Fax: 36-1/342-9390
E-mail: liszt@budapestinfo.hu
Nike International Half-Marathon
2 September 2007Runners can choose between the 21km half-marathon and the alternative 4km, 8km and 12km runs. The route leaves from City Park and takes in the most attractive parts of Budapest. INFORMATION:
Budapesti Sportiroda•
H-1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 1-3.
Tel.: 36-1/273-0939•Fax: 36-1/273-0936
E-mail: paitz.krisztina@bpsportiroda.hu
www.budapestmarathon.com
Events Calendar 2008
1 January 2008 - 31 December 2008You can find the most fascinating events in 2008 in the Events Calendar 2008.
