Vajdahunyad Castle, Budapest: New Wine & Cheese Festival

The annual New Wine and Cheese Festival Budapest takes place in the romantic fairy tale castle of Budapest, the Vajdahunyad Castle in Varosliget (the big City Park by Heroes’ Square Budapest). The program of the New Wine Festival includes a wide range of activities, set both inside the castle and outside on the castle grounds.

Date: November 30, 2013 – December 1, 2013 (10AM to 6PM)
Venue: Vajdahunyad Castle, Budapest

The dates of the upcoming 2013 Budapest New Wine Festival have been confirmed for November 30 – December 1. In 2013 the New Wine and Cheese Festival (Ujbor es Sajt Fesztival) celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Tasting New Wines: here is your chance to taste the less known wines of Hungary, the local wines of limited editions by professional wine makers. Do not miss the new Furmint wines, the iconic Hungarian wine.
Tasting Cheeses from Hungary: home made, delicious cheeses from the countryside of Hungary, made from cow milk, goat milk, most typically, with wonderful flavors!
Wine Fair: needless to say, You can buy the Hungarian new wines and cheeses you find incredibly good
Consecration of the Advent Wine and Cheese: the religious element of the New Wine Festival following the St Martin’s Day events
Charity in Budapest New Wine Festival: there is always a nice charity fund raising at the festival where you can help a bit those in need.
Procession of the Hungarian Wine Order members: a nice parade in the wine order uniforms, a sight in itself

Entrance fee: A day pass is HUF 2,000, which includes a tasting glass and free admission to the Museum of Hungarian Agriculture.

Photo: mindmegette.hu

Source: http://www.vajdahunyadcastle.com/