The furmint wine brings a lot of happiness, especially in Mád during the Furmintünnep.

Furmint Festival

Come and see why this variety of grape is so special that it has a whole festival named after it.

Hungarians have always loved furmint, but these days it’s more popular than ever. It grows in several regions in Hungary but really dominates in Tokaj and Somló. – © Kornél Kertész

A couple dance the Csárdás, the national dance of Hungary. It's a courting dance for couples that begins with a slow section (lassu) followed by an exhilarating fast section (friss). – © Kornél Kertész

Preserving the traditions of old craft work is one of the missions of the Furmint Festival. – © Kornél Kertész

The Furmint Festival is one of the sweetest events in Hungary with sweet people, sweet wines, and a beautiful sweet dessert! – © Kornél Kertész

Hungarians have always loved furmint, but these days it’s more popular than ever. It grows in several regions in Hungary but really dominates in Tokaj and Somló. – © Kornél Kertész

When you’re visiting the Tokaj wine region, it’s worth spending some time in the beautiful village of Mád, which has one of the largest collections of vineyards. And, when you start to investigate further, you’ll find that about 80 per cent of the grapes here are the Furmint varietal.

Nowhere else in the world can you find a higher concentration of Furmint grapes and the locals are very proud of this fact. To celebrate, they have created the annual Furmint Festival.

The aim of the festival is to introduce the high-quality wines to more people, surrounded by the local environment. However, this event is not just about wines, but also locally-produced food like cheese, jam, and syrups. You’ll be able to find the best restaurants in the Hungarian countryside here.

There is a large cultural program as well, and the Harvest Parade is organised at the same time of the year. You’ll be able to see the folk professions from a long time ago, and you can see the Hungarian folk dance and join in until late in the night at the outdoor concerts.

Visit

Furmint Festival

Hours

First weekend of every September

Pricing

The majority of the programme is free.