Lake Balaton and Mártély host seasonal festivals in October 2026

Various cultural, gastronomic, and environmental events are scheduled around Lake Balaton and Mártély in October 2026.

Between October 5 and 18, the Lake Balaton region will host numerous harvest-themed activities, including wine festivals, grape harvest parades, and culinary events. Notable programs include FügeFeszt in Badacsony, the Siófok Fish Festival, and various harvest parades in Balatonfüred and around Szent György-hegy. Other scheduled activities include a chestnut festival in Keszthely, a pumpkin festival in Balatonalmádi, and a castle run in Szigliget.

From October 16 to 18, the Mártély Fish and Water Junction Festival will take place at the Bodnár Bertalan Nature Conservation and Environmental Education Center. This event focuses on water management, river rehabilitation, and water quality through professional discussions and lectures. The festival also features community activities such as fish sausage making, fish-eating contests, fishing programs, concerts, and field trips to observe local rehabilitation works.