Published: December 04 2023
A festive craft fair has opened in Budapest's Castle Garden Bazaar, featuring around 100 exhibitors. The fair will be open to the public on Advent weekends until December 17, providing an opportunity to support local Hungarian artists.
Meet the Artists and Craftspeople
Visitors to the craft fair will have the chance to meet different exhibitors and artists each weekend, making it worth visiting multiple times. The objects on display are created with care and dedication by Hungarian artists, showcasing their exceptional taste and handiwork. The fair also offers workshops where visitors can make souvenirs and interact with the craftsmen directly.
The Revitalized Csikós Courtyard
Thanks to the National Hauszmann Program, attendees of this year's fair can enjoy the fully renovated Csikós Courtyard, which hosts the outdoor Advent events of the Buda Castle Quarter. The Buda Castle is a symbol of Hungary's heritage, and the program aims to revitalize and preserve this historic district by reconstructing and utilizing its buildings.
A Tradition from the 1800s
Organizing arts and crafts fairs has a long history in Hungary, with popularity dating back to the 1800s. The Museum of Applied Arts, which originally hosted the fair, is currently undergoing renovation, prompting the event to be held in the Castle Garden Bazaar.
Questions & Answers
Where is the craft fair happening in Budapest? The craft fair is happening in the lobby of the Castle Garden Bazaar (Várkert Bazár) in Budapest.
How long will the craft fair be open to the public? The craft fair will be open to the public during the Advent weekends until December 17.
How many exhibitors are there at the craft fair? There are around 100 exhibitors at the craft fair.
Can visitors meet different exhibitors and artists every weekend? Yes, visitors can meet different exhibitors and artists every weekend, so it is worth visiting the fair several times.
Who quoted writer Sándor Márai at the opening of the fair? Anita Herczegh, wife of former President János Áder, chairwoman of the Board of Trustees of the Regőczi Foundation and patron of the event, quoted writer Sándor Márai at the opening of the fair.
Who praised the taste and handiwork of Hungarian artists at the craft fair? Krisztina Sikota, Deputy Director General for Tourism and Culture of the Castle District praised the taste and handiwork of Hungarian artists at the craft fair.
What can visitors choose from at the craft fair? At the craft fair, visitors can choose from the works of the most outstanding Hungarian craftsmen.
Will there be workshops at the fair? Yes, there will be workshops at the fair where visitors can make various souvenirs and meet the craftsmen in person.
What is the National Hauszmann Program? The National Hauszmann Program is responsible for the renovation and reconstruction of the Buda Castle Quarter in Budapest.
Where was the craft fair originally hosted? The craft fair was originally hosted in the Museum of Applied Arts, but since its renovation began in 2018, it has been held in the Castle Garden Bazaar.
