Winemaker's Toast
Champagne toast with folk music, sampling award-winning young wines
Sunny Drink Wine and Honey Gastrofest
Гастрофест "Сонячний напій"
Uzhgorod, Ukraine
May 18 - 20, 2026ExpectedSource
Each May, the city of Uzhgorod celebrates the two flavors of the Carpathians with the Sunny Drink wine and honey gastrofest. Dozens of local wines, honey, mead, and beeswax crafts fill the Rakoczi Street wineries, in a celebration of the wine and honey that define the taste of Zakarpattia.
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Винний підвал St. RAKOCZI
Uzhgorod, Ukraine
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Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
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Free events are available.
REGIONAL COMMUNITY & FOLK LIFE
Sunny Drink Wine and Honey Gastrofest
Гастрофест "Сонячний напій"
Uzhgorod, Ukraine
Each May, the city of Uzhgorod celebrates the two flavors of the Carpathians with the Sunny Drink wine and honey gastrofest. Dozens of local wines, honey, mead, and beeswax crafts fill the Rakoczi Street wineries, in a celebration of the wine and honey that define the taste of Zakarpattia.
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The story behind it
This festival blends the two symbols of Carpathian flavor: honey and wine. Zakarpattia’s climate allows rich honey and vineyards; "Sonyachnyi napij" showcases beekeeper apricultural products alongside classic regional wines. The name alludes to "fryzhe" (fritz) – a traditional mix of wine and mineral water, underlining local custom.
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Winemaker's Toast
Champagne toast with folk music, sampling award-winning young wines
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Bring the right payment
Small cash for purchases
Respect local boundaries
Visitors should purchase from stands, respect product regulations.
Ask before close-up photos
Respect stands and do not touch exhibits without permission
Essentials at a glance
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May 18 - 20, 2026
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Uzhgorod
Zakarpattia
Cost
Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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