VII. “St Ivan’s Days” at the Lake Balaton
Destination: | Hungary – Keszthely |
Date: | 20 – 23 June 2025 |
Price: | from 149 euro |
We are thrilled to invite you and your talented group to participate in the VII. 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 VII. 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.
Program
20 June | Afternoon arrival at the Hotel, meeting with group leaders and festival organizers, discussing the programs of the next days. Dinner in the Hotel. |
21 June | 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. |
22 June | 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. |
23 June | Breakfast, departure of the participants |
Further Information
• Folklore groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, choirs, music bands from all over the world
• The number of the participants are not limited
• No age limits
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
185 euro per person in triple, quadruple rooms
• Supplement for a double room is 15 euro per person per day
Kristály Hotel
199 euro per person in triple rooms
• Supplement for a double room is 8 euro per person per day
3*** Hotels
Abbázia Club Hotel
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)
Hotel Ovit
199 euro per person in triple, quadruple rooms
• Supplement for a double room is 10 euro per person per day
Hotel Bacchus
209 euro per person in double rooms
• Supplement for a single room is 20 euro per person per day
Additional days can be booked on demand (the price depends on the type of accommodation)
• Participation in the festival concert
• Accommodation
• Half-board
• Diplomas, gifts
• Organizational expenses
• Free entry to the local beach
• Transport
• Optional programs
• Insurance
• Tourist tax: 2 euro per person per day, payment on the spot at the accommodation
Application deadline: 31 January 2025
Apply now!
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