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Taste of Transylvania food festival returns to Harghita in 2026
The fifth edition of the Taste of Transylvania food festival is scheduled to take place from September 3 to 6, 2026, at the Boroș Ethnographic Museum and Holiday Village in Lunca de Jos, Harghita County.
The event will feature nearly 50 gastronomic locations with participants from Romania, Transylvania, and Hungary. This year's theme focuses on mountain meadows, pastures, and the traditional practice of haymaking, which includes a communal haymaking session on Saturday, September 5.
Program highlights include the Joy Cooking segment, where chefs and local cooks prepare dishes using identical ingredients, and a new Freestyle area for spontaneous culinary creation. Other activities include interactive workshops, a community potato harvest, and children's programming. The festival serves as part of Harghita County's preparations to hold the title of European Region of Gastronomy in 2027. Transportation support includes free buses from Miercurea Ciuc and horse-drawn carriages from parking areas.
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Gyimesi Skanzen · Harghita County · Lunca de Jos · PPC · Taste of Transylvania
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The fifth edition of the Taste of Transylvania food festival will take place from September 3 to 6, 2026. stirilazi.ro · www.radiovacanta.ro · business-review.eu
- [● 2 SOURCES] The event will feature nearly 50 gastronomic locations from Transylvania, Romania, and Hungary. www.radiovacanta.ro · business-review.eu
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The festival occurs as Harghita County prepares to hold the title of European Region of Gastronomy in 2027. business-review.eu
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Joy Cooking segment will feature local home cooks and chefs preparing dishes in parallel using the same ingredients. stirilazi.ro · www.radiovacanta.ro · business-review.eu
- [● 2 SOURCES] The 2026 festival theme focuses on mountain meadows, pastures, and the tradition of haymaking. www.radiovacanta.ro · business-review.eu
- [● 2 SOURCES] Free bus services will be provided between Miercurea Ciuc and Lunca de Jos for festival visitors. www.radiovacanta.ro · business-review.eu
- [● 2 SOURCES] A new Freestyle area will allow chefs to create dishes using ingredients directly from local producers. www.radiovacanta.ro · business-review.eu
- [● 2 SOURCES] A communal haymaking session is scheduled for Saturday, September 5. www.radiovacanta.ro · business-review.eu