Evening Szilvalámpás (Plum Lantern) Parade
Families line the streets to enjoy a whimsical candle-lit procession of fruit-themed lanterns
Tarpa Plum Festival
Tarpai Szilvanap
Tarpa, Hungary
Sep 25, 2026Expected
Each late September the village of Tarpa celebrates its famed plums and plum pálinka with folk music, a táncház, a plum-cooking contest, jam competitions, and a parade of illuminated floats. Tarpa claims to be the pálinka capital of Szatmár-Bereg, and the plum is its proud heritage crop.
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Kossuth Lajos utca (Main Street)
Tarpa, Hungary
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Free events are available.
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Tarpa Plum Festival
Tarpai Szilvanap
Tarpa, Hungary
Each late September the village of Tarpa celebrates its famed plums and plum pálinka with folk music, a táncház, a plum-cooking contest, jam competitions, and a parade of illuminated floats. Tarpa claims to be the pálinka capital of Szatmár-Bereg, and the plum is its proud heritage crop.
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Sep 25, 2026Expected dates
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Tarpa claims the title of Szatmár-Bereg “pálinka capital”, and plums are a key heritage crop. The festival underscores this with presentations on Szatmári szilvapálinka history and a "New Pálinka" ceremony. It ties into centuries of fruit cultivation in the countryside. Folk and children’s events emphasize agricultural roots and passing knowledge to youth.
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Evening Szilvalámpás (Plum Lantern) Parade
Families line the streets to enjoy a whimsical candle-lit procession of fruit-themed lanterns
How to show up well
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Respect local boundaries
Respect local customs and farm context; children-friendly environment.
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Sep 25, 2026
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Tarpa
Hungarian (Szatmár-Bereg region)
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Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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