VII. “St Ivan’s Days” at the Lake Balaton
Location: Keszthely, Hungary
Director: K.A.H.&WOFA
Application Deadline: 31 January, 2025
We are thrilled to invite you and your talented group to participate in the V. St. Ivan’s
Days Festival, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Lake Balaton in Keszthely,
Hungary. This festival is a celebration of culture, music, dance, and community, and
we want you to be a part of it!
Don't miss this unique opportunity to showcase your talent, immerse yourself in the
beauty of Lake Balaton, and experience the warm hospitality of Hungary. We can't
wait to welcome you and your group to the V. St. Ivan’s Days Festival.
Lake Balaton
Known as the "Hungarian Sea," Lake Balaton is a jewel of Transdanubia, offering 50
miles of crystal-clear green-yellow water. It's Hungary's largest lake and a beloved
destination for both locals and visitors. The region around Lake Balaton boasts
diverse landscapes, gentle hills, flat plains, rivers, and lakes.
Keszthely
Keszthely, a charming city on the western edge of Lake Balaton, is the ideal location
for our festival. It offers small, shallow beaches, a vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere,
and numerous museums and historical buildings to explore. Don't miss the Festetics
Palace, a lavish baroque residence fit for royalty.
Further Information
Participants
•Folklore groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, music bands from all
over the world
•The number of the participants are not limited
•No age limits
Participation fee
Youth Hostel
•149 euro per person, quadruple rooms, shared bathroom
• Supplement for a double room is 10 euro per person per day
(maximum 2 double rooms per group)
4**** Hotel
Admirál Family Resort ( https://admiralpanzio.hu/en )
185 euro per person in triple, quadruple rooms
•Supplement for a double room is 15 euro per person per day
3*** Hotels
Abbázia Club Hotel (https://abbaziagroup.com/en)
189 euro per person
• Apartment for 4 people: apartments have a double living/sleeping area with a
double sofa bed, a double bed
• Supplement for an apartment for 2 people is 8 euro per person per day,
supplement for an apartment for 1 person is 20 euro per person per day
(All rooms have double beds)
Additional days can be booked on demand (the price depends on the type of
accommodation)
Participation fee includes
•Participation in the festival concert
•Accommodation
•Half-board
•Diplomas, gifts
•Organizational expenses
•Free entry to the local beach
Participation fee does not include
•Transport
•Optional programs
•Insurance
•Tourist tax: 2 euro per person per day, payment on the spot at the accommodation
Application deadline: 31 January 2025
Program
20Ju
ne
Afternoon arrival at the Hotel, meeting with group leaders and festival
organizers, discussing the programs of the next days.
Dinner in the Hotel.
21Ju
ne
After breakfast optional program, boat trip on the Lake Balaton
Afternoon pleasant time on the beach or visiting one of the main sight of
Keszhely, like
gorgeous Festetics Palace, the Pethő House, Synagogue, Gothic parish
church, Georgikon Grange museum, Balatoni Museum, Helikon memorial or
any other fascinating place in Keszthely. Climbing the Castle or Szigliget Catle
Dinner
Performance at the Music Pavilion of Keszthely, receiving the diplomas and
gifts
Free time, enjoying the night out at one of the open air bars of terraces of
Keszthely.
22Ju
ne
After breakfast optional program, sunbathing and swimming in the Lake
Balaton
wine-tasting, have a nice walk on the Pedestrian Street, or just enjoying the
lake side area and the pier, visit the Doll Museum, Surber’s Museum of
Automatic Musical Instruments and Phonographs, the Historical Panopticon,
Georgikon Farm History Museum, or have a fun trip with the Sightseeing
Nostalgia Train
Dinner
Free time, enjoying the night out at one of the open air bars of terraces of
Keszthely.
23Ju
ne
Breakfast, departure of the participants
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News about festival
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MORE OF 300 PARTICIPANTS ON THE FESTIVAL IN HUNGARY
From 22 to 25 June near the Balaton Lake in the Hungarian town of Keszthelywas held the second edition of the festival "St. Ivan's Day". Five folk dance, singing and music groups from Serbia, Ukraine, Senegal and Macedonia participated in this festival, informed director of the festival.
"Keszthely, a city of grand town houses perched at the very western end of Lake Balaton is hands-down one of the loveliest spots to stay, far removed from the tourist hot spots on the lake. You can dip in its small, shallow beaches by day, absorb its lively yet relaxed ambience by night and get a dose of culture by popping into its handful of museums and admiring its historical buildings. Whatever you do, don’t miss the Festetics Palace, a lavish baroque home fit for royalty.
This beautiful environment made this festival unique, where the five participants group from Serbia, Ukraine, Senegal and Macedonia had the opportunity to enjoy a pleasant boat trip, sightseeing tours, museums during the day and show their art to the locals and tourist in the evenings. The organizers and the city definitely want to continue this festival in the next year." informed director.