From burgers with gourmet ingredients to excellent chunks of chocolate and barrels of beautiful beer, plenty of delightful bites await at these tasty jamborees taking place across Budapest during the upcoming weeks of warm weather, including two of them happening this weekend.
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Corvin Season-Opening Beer Festival
The first beer festival of springtime 2015 in the Magyar metropolis gets buzzing at Corvin Promenade – one of the newest and most colorful community quarters of Budapest. The four-day event awaits visitors with craft brews and beers from small breweries in Hungary and neighboring countries, along with smoothly entertaining live music and culinary curiosities specifically linked to malt and beer. At the event, we can taste more than 100 types of draft and bottled beers of approximately 30 exhibitioners.
Where? Corvin Quarter
When? May 14-17
How much? Free
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Belgian Beer Festival
A novelty of this sixth-annual festival will be the light ale Cornet, aged in oak barrels; this beer has an 8.5% alcohol content and a plump, fresh, and fruity character with vanilla overtones. In addition to this potent attraction, popular classics will not be absent from the counters, either. At the 6th Belgian Beer Festival, visitors will be able to taste more than 200 types of Belgian beers, including 50 draft beers.
Where? Bálna Budapest
When? May 15-17
How much? 2,800-4,000 HUF
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Gourmet Festival
A prominent event of Hungarian gastronomy culture, the open-air Gourmet Festival takes place at its usual venue of Millenáris Park during May 21-24. A new feature of this year’s festival is that it opens its gates on Thursday, with paprika chicken – the dish of the year – being presented in different variations by some of Hungary’s most outstanding restaurants. Along with the best eateries, the event will be attended by excellent wineries, confectioneries, and other prime representatives of the Hungarian foodie world from Budapest and the countryside as well.
Where? Millenáris Park
When? May 21-24
How much? 3,500 HUF
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Ínyenc Festival in the garden of Várkert Bazaar
The organizers dreamed up a culinary-cultural event where guests admiring fine gastronomical delights are awaited not only by high-quality foods, but also high-standard jazz concerts, a showcase opportunity for galleries, and daytime children’s programs. During May 30-31, wineries, a champagne bar, bistros serving international cuisine, and top-notch chocolate makers will line up in Várkert Bazaar.
Where? Várkert Bazaar
When? May 30-31
How much? 3,500 HUF
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Jubilee Beer Festival
After four successful years, the country’s largest beer festival is happening for the fifth time in the magnificent Buda Castle. An authentic street-party atmosphere, fun-loving crowds, and exciting gastro experiences are all inevitable at the 5th Jubilee Beer Festival as well; the four-day summer-starting jamboree will await beer enthusiasts in the heart of Budapest with the best domestic, import and craft beers, along with concerts and a diverse food selection.
Where? Buda Castle
When? June 11-14
How much? 2,000-3,000 HUF
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Hamburger Days 2015
The main purpose of the events is the introduction and presentation of the restaurants selling burgers to the Hungarian and foreign feasters at this free-entry event in the center of Buda. Naturally, fine craft beers and pálinka brandy accompany the event, as well as an daylong musical programs and an eating competition, so fine entertainment is guaranteed.
Where? Millenáris Park
When? June 18-21
How much? Free
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Derby and Gasztroangyal Festival
Two major events in Hungary, the Gasztroangyal Festival and the Derby Festival, join forces to present visitors with horse races, concerts, and culinary experiences as a joint event this year, the Derby and Gasztroangyal Festival. A number of producers, farmers, winemakers, pálinka distillers, and representatives of several restaurants will all be present at the event. In addition, visitors can learn the tricks of bread making, meat roasting, and fish filleting from the stage, through short lecture-like courses.
Where? Kincsem Park
When? July 3-5
How much? TBA
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