Sopron Wine FestivalSoproni Borfesztivál

The Sopron Wine Festival is a long-standing summer event celebrating the local wine-making traditions of the Sopron region. It features wine tastings from local vintners, folk music (especially brass bands), craft stalls, and traditional food. Central to the festival is the St. Urban procession (celebration of the patron saint of vine growers) and the selection of a 'Wine Queen' of Sopron. The atmosphere combines revelry with respect for the region’s viticultural heritage.

Sopron is one of Hungary’s oldest wine regions, known for its red wine variety Kékfrankos. The Wine Festival coincides with the feast of St. Urban (patron of wine) on July 4th, blending folk customs with religious tradition. Local cellars and winemakers open their doors to the public, reinforcing community ties and pride in Sopron’s winemaking history. The festival reflects the rural-urban culture of southwestern Hungary, where old village viticulture customs are kept alive in a city setting.