Details
Date, Time, and Place
March 8, 2026
12pm-6pm
Several tables and chairs will be set up, besides the seating surrounding the stage. You can also bring your own camping chair and blanket, even an umbrella.
Location is wheelchair accessible and step-free.
Food
Traditional Hungarian food – including pastries – for sale.
Menu:
Hungarian fried sausage
Stuffed cabbage
Chicken paprikás
Gulyás
Lángos
Palacsinta
*Food items are subject to availability.
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 2025
HFA Folklife Ambassadors
A Magyarországról érkező HFA nagykövetek, Kíra és Bence, akik a Kőrösi Csoma Sándor program ösztöndíjasai, autentikus magyar néptáncot hoznak Phoenixbe.
The Folklife Ambassadors, Kíra and Bence, 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.
Váray Duó
A Váray Duó magyarországi zenekar kortárs magyar dalokkal szórakoztat majd minden korosztályt.
The Váray Duó will join us straight from Hungary and will perform contemporary Hungarian music for all age groups.
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.
Whip cracking
Can you crack a whip? Try it out at our festival!
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.
Leather Workshop
Explore the art of leather-craft. Learn how to create small items like a key chain or a hairpin out of leather.
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 