III. Balaton International Folk Festival at the ” Hungarian Sea ” 25 – 28 August 2023 Hungary

Application deadline: 15 February 2023

Lake Balaton
The "Hungarian Sea", is the people's name for the 50-mile long lake with
silky green-yellow water in the middle of Transdanubia. Lake Balaton is
one of Hungary's most precious treasures and most frequented resorts. It
is also the largest lake in Central Europe.

Siófok
Siófok is the largest town on the southern side of Lake Balaton and is
known for being the party town of the lake. Its port serves every boat
route on the lake. Cruise boats also start from here. The hotels of the
Golden and Silver Beaches are very much in demand. The pleasant
parks are ornamented with statues. The Lutheran church has a
remarkable style. The composer of the internationally renowned
operettas, Imre Kálmán (1882-1953), is the famous son of this city. His
piano and many personal belongings can be seen in his museum. The
Water Management Museum covers the history of shipping and fishery
on Lake Balaton, while a huge collection of minerals is exhibited in the
Museum of Minerals.

Participants
Folklore groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, choirs,
music bands from all over the world
Choirs who are able to perform on open-air stages
The number of the participants are not limited
No age limits
Number of seats are limited!

Participation fee:
from 135 euro per person
Additional days can be booked on demand (the price depends on the
type of accommodation)
Participation fee includes:
* Accommodation
“Aranypart” mobile homes and holiday houses
https://aranypartcamping.hu/en/

135 euro: Holiday house https://aranypartcamping.hu/en/home-2-
2/accommodation-types-2/mobile-and-holiday-house/
The 8-person two-storey holiday houses have a semi-covered terrace
(with garden furniture), 4 double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, living
room, SAT-TV, equipped kitchenette, gas stove, 170l refrigerator and 2
shower / WC.
149 euro: Holiday house plus https://aranypartcamping.hu/en/home-2-
2/accommodation-types-2/mobile-and-holiday-house/
One-storey holiday homes have a semi-covered terrace (with garden
furniture), 2 double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, living room with
extra bed, SAT-TV, kitchenette (coffee maker, gas stove, fridge) and
shower / WC.
Number of beds, types: Bedroom: pull-out sofa set (max. 1 of
people). Bedroom number of 2: 2×2 single bed (telescopic).
179 euro: Holiday house extra https://aranypartcamping.hu/en/home-2-
2/accommodation-types-2/mobile-and-holiday-house/
This fully furnished and well-equipped mobile house has two sleeping
chambers, a living room with a dining corner set (that can be turned into
a bed for two), a kitchen, a bathroom with shower and a toilet. There is a
roofed terrace with outdoor furniture in front of the house. The mobile
house has an air conditioner.
179 euro: Mobile house https://aranypartcamping.hu/en/home-2-
2/accommodation-types-2/mobile-and-holiday-house/

This mobile house is ideal if you are on holiday with family or friends.
Due to the extensive equipment of the mobile houses, visitors will have
everything available for a pleasant vacation. The big terrace with a direct
panorama view onto Lake Balaton is suitable for families and circles of
friends.
This fully furnished and well-equipped mobile house has two sleeping
chambers, a living room with a corner set (that can be turned into a bed
for two), a dinette, a kitchen, a bathroom with shower and a toilet. There
is a roofed terrace with outdoor furniture in front of the house.
3* Hotel Hotel Family www.familiahotel.hu
169 euro: (2-3 bedded rooms)

* Meals: half board for the whole festival (2 meals per day)
* Diplomas and gifts from the city
* Official invitation
Participation fee does not include
* Transport
* Optional programs
* Insurance
* Tourist tax: 2 euro per person per day, payment on the spot

Program:
25 August
Afternoon arrival at the Hotel, meeting with group leaders and festival
organizers, discussing the programs of the next days.
Dinner in the Hotel.
26 August
After breakfast optional program, boat trip on Lake Balaton
Beach time: Siófok Beach is the main reason for visiting this town. With
famous Gold and Silver beaches Siófok become one of the most visited
place at the shore. The lake itself is very beautiful, but not deep witch
suit for non-swimmers.
Performance on the main square of Siófok
Closing ceremony, receiving the gift and diplomas from the city and the
organizers

Dinner, free time, exploring the night-life in Siófok where many bars,
pubs and discos are available all night long

27 August
After breakfast optional program, sightseeing in Siófok, Water Tower,
Rose Garden, Millennium Park, Jókai Park, SiófokHarbour, Weather
Observatory, Canal Locks, ImreKálmán Museum, Mineral Museum, Egg
Museum.
Sightseeing in Zamárdi: Donkey Stone, Kőhegyi lookout point, Jubilee
Monumentor, visiting some attractions of the neighborhood:
Tihany peninsula: The Tihany peninsula, which once was an island and
only after the water level of the lake decreased joined the mainland, is
one of the most beautiful regions of the lake, and it is no exaggeration to
say, of the whole country, and besides the stunning landscape it has got
on a few square kilometers unique geological, botanical, zoological and
historical records.
Dinner, free time
28 August
Breakfast, departure of the participants