The Central European meeting of the Harley-Davidson motorbike riders is organised annually in the middle of June in Alsóörs. This unique, 3-day event is accompanied by concerts and dexterity competitions. The most spectacular part of the event is the procession of several thousand riders.The characteristically low-built, elongated streamlined ...

The ten-hectares of flowering lavender plantation near Lake Balaton is truly a unique visual treat in late June, early July. During blossom time open tours to these flowering fields on the Tihany. Peninsula are organised, lead by a professional guide.The lavender harvest is an important event of the Lavender Festival. Participants receive ...

In the traditional Blue Ribbon Regatta, boats sail the entire length of Lake Balaton. Rooted in tradition this 200-kilometre race is the longest round-the-lake competition in Europe; it is organised annually in the middle of July.The Blue Ribbon Regatta has been held on Lake Balaton since 1934. Before World War II it was held every even-numbered ...

Home of the Balaton region flagship wine the Grey Friar of Badacsony (szürkebarát), Badacsony welcomes wine enthusiasts during the Wine Week held annually at the end of July and the beginning of August. In addition to wine tastings and a competiton to cook the Fisherman's Stew a la Balaton (balatoni halászlé), the organisers introduce ...

Balatonboglár is the most important settlement on the southern shore of Lake Balaton when it comes to wine, as is indicated by the fact that it received the title of International City of Grape and Wine. The festival organised around 20th August is a festive occasion not only for wine lovers but also for holidaymakers at the lake. Prizes for the ...

The Zánka Open held annually on the last weekend of August provides the opportunity for larger yacht classes to compete. A further aim of this competition held in the western area of Lake Balaton is to popularise the yachting sport both in Hungary and Central Europe. This traditional race is dedicated to the memory of Count Pál Széchenyi. The ...

Perhaps the most impressive autumn program venue in the region is the Badacsony Grape Harvest held on the second weekend in September in Badacsonytomaj. Within the framework of the spectacular Sunday march the history of winemaking in Badacsony is shown. Balaton travel, Balaton sights, lake Balaton, Hungary sights

The three-day event that starts on World Egg Day aims to popularise the consumption of eggs. Entertainment, concerts, contests, and shows are also put on for visitors.There is an egg drawing contest organised for nursery and school children. In the recipe contest adults are invited to submit their recipe for the egg-based dishes they consider ...