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Events
Hortobágy Spring Drive Festival 2026
Saint George’s Day was one of the most important events in the life of shepherds. On this day, the animals were driven out for the first time from their winter shelters. Meet the shepherds of Hortobágy and celebrate the arrival of spring together with them! Discover the World Heritage values of Hortobágy! Read more
The 2026 St. George’s Day Livestock Drive Festival and Craft Fair will take place on April 25 in Hortobágy, marking the beginning of the spring grazing season. During this traditional event, visitors can witness the ceremonial driving out of Hungarian grey cattle, racka sheep, horses, and buffalo. The program also features a folk art market and traditional puszta horse-drawn carriages.
Programme
Children’s Stage
10:00 Fekete-Dávid – Angel Lambs
11:00 Garagulya Stilt Comedy Company – Fairground Comedies
12:00 Kuttyomfitty Ensemble – Circus Folkloricus
10:00–17:00 In the area next to the Children’s Stage
- Green play island – nature-themed interactive games
- Raptormobile – discover the world of birds of prey through interactive activities
- Folk games – Szárnyalló Traditional Games
- Craft workshops
- Kádár Ferkó’s Photo Theatre
- Traditional kettle-cooked dishes
Guest of Honour: Aggtelek National Park Directorate – Caves of Aggtelek and the Slovak Karst (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Organisers: Hortobágy Nonprofit Ltd., Hortobágy National Park Directorate, Municipality of Hortobágy
Photo: csodalatosmagyarorszag.hu
