Galiba Festival is a four-day children's festival held during the annual Flower Carnival in mid-August. The festival offers nearly 200 free activities for children and their families over five days in the country’s only classic amusement park. The children’s festival features interactive and exciting stage performances, magic shows, concerts, board games, video games, arts and crafts, sports demonstrations, and a wide range of activities that provide both fun and skill development. It also offers a glimpse into the world of trades and crafts. History of the Galiba Children’s Festival It was born in 2012 as the little brother of the Flower Carnival, where groups of children and urban communities could experience for themselves what it is like to design, build and present their own small flower floats in front of an audience of thousands. But who is GALIBA? A goose, but not just any goose! He is from a narrative poem, Lúdas Matyi by Fazekas Mihály, which has a modern version by György Schwajda. According to György Schwajda, “there is no animal more beautiful than a goose”, and he is as skilled at mischief as he is at merriment. Just like children… Over the past 10 years, the one-day children’s […]

Szaft 'n Burger is a professional Hamburger Grilling Competition with Cash Prizes: 'The Burger of the Country' This exciting competition, complemented by a steak roast, takes place at the beginning of September by Békás Lake in Debrecen. The primary objective of this event is to host a cash prize competition and gastronomic jamboree, adhering to strict professional standards, in the unique setting of Békás-tó. It includes an impartial jury tasked with selecting 'The Burger of the Country' from among accomplished participants in the professional field. The Burger Festival warmly welcomes families, groups of friends, and children who have a penchant for hamburgers and top-quality meat. In addition to the professional category with cash prizes, there are various other categories to participate in, including an amateur individual category, a team competition, a junior competition, and even a freestyle competition (allowing for the use of other meats, fish, or vegan ingredients). Beyond the culinary delights and refreshments, attendees can immerse themselves in a lively atmosphere featuring a music program and stage presentations.