Balassagyarmat, Annual fair in Balassagyarmat, Hungary.
The Jahrmarkt festival brings 22 different carnival attractions, including traditional games, rides, and entertainment activities to the streets of Balassagyarmat throughout the year.
The festival continues the centuries-old tradition of Hungarian market fairs, which originated as gatherings for commerce and social interaction in medieval times.
Local artisans and craftspeople display their handmade products at the festival, including traditional Hungarian textiles, ceramics, and wooden items from the region.
The fair operates for 4 to 6 hours per session with fixed pricing structures, accommodating groups from 50 to 2,500 people in both indoor and outdoor locations.
Visitors can participate in traditional fair games such as duck fishing, tin can throwing, and hammering challenges while enjoying Hungarian street food specialties.
Location: Balassagyarmat District
Elevation above the sea: 151 m
Part of: town divided by border
Shares border with: Patvarc, Szügy, Csesztve, Ipolyszög, Koláre, Slovenské Ďarmoty, Záhorce
Website: https://balassagyarmat.hu
GPS coordinates: 48.07119,19.29372
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:49
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