Thousands of floral arrangements and hundreds of meters of flower garlands turn the square into a living spring postcard. One of this year’s standout attractions is an egg-shaped floral selfie installation complete with a hanging armchair inside - the perfect Instagram moment. At the center of it all stands the festival’s iconic maypole, adorned with colorful ribbons, symbolizing renewal, springtime, and age-old folk traditions of courtship. 

One of the event’s greatest charms is that every weekend offers something different. The opening weekend, dedicated to Mother’s Day, features traditional dance houses and handmade gift workshops. The second weekend honors Saint Florian, the patron saint of firefighters, with spectacular fire brigade demonstrations and performances by a firefighter brass band. During the third weekend, the Kámfor Puppet Theatre brings the legend of the Ice Saints to life, delighting younger visitors. The closing weekend culminates in a lively folk celebration centered around the traditional Pentecost King election, complete with skill-based games and community challenges. 

At the heart of the fair are 28 wooden artisan stalls, where only jury-selected craftspeople are invited to exhibit. The selection is wonderfully diverse: hand-painted silk and felt garments, unique enamel jewelry, borosilicate glass necklaces, pressed-flower accessories, traditional gingerbread, marzipan specialties, and even authentic wild game sausages - just a glimpse of the treasures waiting to be discovered. Visitors who feel inspired to create something themselves can even try their hand at blacksmithing at the forge workshop stand. After all, a hand-forged keepsake makes for a truly memorable souvenir. 

The culinary exhibitors rotate weekly themes, ensuring that no two visits feel quite the same. Returning visitors can discover entirely new flavors and experiences from one weekend to the next. 

The Workshop House welcomes guests throughout the week with an unexpectedly rich variety of creative programs. Visitors can explore traditional indigo printing, quilling, macramé keychain making, felt jewelry crafting, botanical printing, and floral table decoration workshops - all guided by skilled artisans. Designed for both adults and children, these sessions offer the perfect leisurely afternoon activity, lasting around one and a half to two hours. 

From Thursday through Sunday, live music provides the soundtrack to the bustling market atmosphere. 

What makes the square truly magical is how effortlessly it draws you in: you stop at one artisan stall, then wander to the next, music begins to play somewhere nearby, and before you know it, you’ve spent hours immersed in the colors, scents, sounds, and handcrafted treasures of springtime Budapest.