Details
Date, Time, and Place
March 8, 2026
12pm-5pm
Please note that the location of the festival has changed. Starting 2026 we will see you in Downtown Phoenix!
Location is wheelchair accessible and step-free.
Please ensure you are familiar with the paid and free public parking options near Heritage & Science Park’s parking garages and Downtown Phoenix street parking. Consider taking the light rail or carpooling.
Food
Traditional Hungarian food – including pastries will be available for sale until supplies last.
Hungarian fried sausage
Stuffed cabbage
Chicken paprikás
Gulyás
Lángos
Palacsinta
*Food items are subject to availability.
*Sales with ticket method – each ticket purchased (color does not matter) equals $1
Cash, Zelle, credit/debit, PayPal, and Venmo are accepted at our ticketing and info/merch booth. There are no ATM machines at the festival.
Cash and credit/debit cards are accepted at the different vendors joining our festival.
Disclaimer
By attending, you acknowledge that the Hungarian Cultural Association of Phoenix (HCAP) reserves the right to use any photographs/video taken at any event sponsored by HCAP, without the expressed written permission of those included. HCAP may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, used, or contracted by HCAP, including but not limited to brochures, invitations, books, newspapers, magazines, television, websites, etc.
Performers 2026
HFA Folklife Ambassadors
A Magyarországról érkező HFA nagykövetek, Hajni és Lajos, akik a Kőrösi Csoma Sándor program ösztöndíjasai, autentikus magyar néptáncot hoznak Phoenixbe.
The Folklife Ambassadors, Hajni and Lajos, will showcase and teach Hungarian traditional folk dances. The dance circle they lead helps you learn some basic steps you can rely on at any Hungarian party where folk music is played.
Crossroads Band
A Crossroads Band egy San Francisco öböl környéki székhelyű feldolgozás zenekar, amely a magyar pop-rock zene klasszikusait játssza az 1980-as és 1990-es évekből — különös figyelemmel az elmúlt tíz év népszerű slágereire is. Repertoárunkban nemcsak lendületes pop- és rockdalok szerepelnek, hanem meghittebb előadások is, mint például megzenésített versek és hagyományos magyar népdalok újragondolt változatai, amelyek tükrözik gyökereinket és kultúrák közötti kapcsolódási vágyunkat.
Crossroads Band is a cover band based in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in Hungarian pop-rock music from the 1980s and 1990s — with a special love for contemporary hits from the past decade. Our repertoire includes not only high-energy pop and rock, but also intimate performances of sung poetry and reinterpretations of traditional Hungarian folk songs, reflecting both our roots and our desire to connect cultures.
Traveler
A helyi Traveler zenekar magyar népzenékből inspirálódott műveket ad elő. Scott Jeffers 2014 nyarán járt Erdélyben, ahol hegyi kis falvakban hallott népdalok ihlették.
Traveler, a local band, was mesmerized by the Hungarian (and other Eastern European) folk music when visiting the area. They incorporated some of it into their own, resulting in some unique and fun melodies they will perform at our festival.
Napocska Hungarian School
A Phoenixi Magyar Kulturális Egyesület keretén belül működő Napocska Magyar Iskola diákjai zenés-táncos műsort adnak elő. Iskolánk magyar nyelv elsajátítását, kultúránk és hagyományaink megismerését segíti elő.
Our children of the Napocska Hungarian Heritage School will perform some authentic folk dances and children’s games. Join them in singing Hungarian folk and contemporary songs.
Vizsla Demonstration
A Tappancs Vizsla csapata érdekes információt oszt meg velünk a fajról és ügyességi bemutatót tart.
Tappancs Vizslas will be sharing some fun information about this breed and have one of her dogs demonstrate a smart skill.
Other Fun Activities
Yurt
Come and be part of our ancient nomadic past in a yurt play area with traditional artifacts, toys and clothing. Cook some delicious meals on our pretend fire, play with cornhusk dolls.
Archery
Step into our ancestors’ shoes by trying archery with some toy bows and arrows next to the Yurt.
Dance circle
Learn some of the basic steps from our folk dancers.
Drums
Come to the Yurt play area and let your heartbeat become one with the drum.
Games
Try the ‘bubuc’ game and join other fun activities at the Kids Corner. There will be crafts and coloring pages available as well.
Face Painting
Select a fun pattern and have our volunteer apply it for you.
Shopping
Buy some fun gifts from our vendors.
“Oh my gosh. My mom, brother and I have attended this event a couple of times and it was great. For us, the food was the best, the vendors were awesome and the music great. For my mom, listening to people speak Hungarian brings her back to when she was a child and listening to her dad and all the aunties speaking it. Reka and her team continue to make this such a great success and we look forward to this festival every year. I literally took the day off to come and will continue to do this every year.”
— Tim Callahan
HUNGARIAN FESTIVAL ARIZONA 