The Saint Demetrius Day Livestock Drive-In Festival sees herdsmen and their animals, including Hungarian Racka sheep, Nonius horses, and buffalo and Hungarian Grey cattle teams, make their way from the grassland pastures to their winter quarters, following a tradition that has continued for centuries. This living folk custom offers a special spectacle and experience for visitors of all ages.

Held on 24 October this year, the event will once again be complemented by the Crane Festival and Craft Fair.

Programme

Children’s Stage

10:00 | Csicsogó Theatre: Matyi Kökény
11:00 | Langaléta Garabonciások: Langaléta Stocktaking
12:00 | Mancsi Fabók Puppet Theatre: The Székely Bride and the Devil
13:00 | Announcement of the results of the Crane Kitchen recipe competition

10:00–17:00 | Area next to the Children’s Stage

Green play zone with nature-themed games
Mobile raptor display
Traditional folk games by Szárnyalló Folk Games
Arts and crafts activities
Ferkó Kádár’s Photo Theatre

14:00–16:00 | St Demetrius Day Livestock Drive-In Festival
10:00–17:00 | Craft Fair at Market Square
16:00–18:00 | Shepherds’ Dance Competition at Water Stage
18:00 | Lighting of the Shepherds’ Bonfire

Hot meals cooked in cauldrons will be available throughout the day.

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