Visegrad International Royal Palace

Palace Fair
July 7th-10th 2011

Visegrád is a small town in the Danube curve, popular destination for tourist staying in Budapest, beside Szentendre and Esztergom. The little originally royal place with its palace can be reached in a beautiful boatway on the Danube which is an excellent program on its own.

This year between 7-10th July, a four days glamorous celebration is to take place in the royal palace of
Visegrád. The Hungarian king, Charles (Károly) welcomes the Czech king together with his son,
the Moravian prince, the Polish king and their duellist valiants and fancy cortege. A myriad of
Hungarian and foreign noblemen are to come as well to witness the royal meeting and jousting
tournament. As the herolds have already announced long before, the most noble and courageous
valiants are taking part in the tournament. Charles, (Károly) the brave and wise king of Hungary,
and his amazing town, Visegrád, warmly welcome all those interested.

Programs: 

Thursday, 7th July, 2011
This day we give 50% discount on the entrance tickets.
2.00 pm - Royal Parade - on Visegrád's Main street (Fõ utca) from the catholic church up to the
royal castle. In the colourful march one can see the Czech king and his son, the Moravian prince,
with their duellist valiants, the Polish king leading his knights, the king of Hungary accompanied
by his noblemen in suit of armour. The march is followed by a number of knights and soldiers.
Royal palace, Tournament pitch
3.00 pm -4.30 pm Jousting Tournament
The tournament offers the possibility for hundreds of knights from Bohemia, Bavaria, Italy,
Poland and Upper Hungary to fight against each other and against the Hungarian king's Saint
George knights. The war games will be opened by the mounted and afoot archers who are going
to cast thousands of arrows on the enemy. The royal falconers, beautiful ladies, crossbowmen,
Italian ensigns, horse parades and other interesting shows are to entertain the kings and the large
audience.
4.30 pm – 5.30 pm Live Chess
12.00 – 6.00 pm Royal Winery. In the Royal Castle you can get to know the most famous
wineyards and wine producers of historical Hungary and have the opportunity to try foreign wine
as well.
Royal Greedy Thursday – we offer 50%discount on the food prices available at the fair

Friday, 8th July, 2011
9.30 am - Royal Parade - on Visegrád's Main street (Fõ utca) from the catholic church up to the
royal castle. In the colourful march one can see the Czech king and his son, the Moravian prince,
with their duellist valiants, the Polish king leading his knights, the king of Hungary accompanied
by his noblemen in suit of armour. The march is followed by a number of knights and soldiers.
Royal palace, Tournament pitch
10.30 – 12.00 Jousting Tournament
The tournament offers the possibility for hundreds of knights from Bohemia, Bavaria, Italy,
Poland and Upper Hungary to fight against each other and against the Hungarian king's Saint
George knights. The war games will be opened by the mounted and afoot archers who are going
to cast thousands of arrows on the enemy. The royal falconers, beautiful ladies, crossbowmen,
Italian ensigns, horse parades and other interesting shows are to entertain the kings and the large
audience.
1.00-2.00 pm Archery Contest
Participation is only allowed in authentic armour and costumes.
2.00-3.00 pm Medieval ball games
Two teams attempt to get the leather ball into the opponent's gate using wooden sticks.
3.00 – 4.30 pm Jousting Tournament – see description above
10.00 am -11.00 pm Royal Winery. In the Royal Castle you can get to know the most famous
wineyards and wine producers of historical Hungary and have the opportunity to try foreign wine
as well.

Saturday, 9th July
9:30 - Royal Parade - on Visegrád's Main street (Fõ utca) from the catholic church up to the royal
castle. In the colourful march one can see the Czech king and his son, the Moravian prince, with
their duellist valiants, the Polish king leading his knights, the king of Hungary accompanied by
his noblemen in suit of armour. The march is followed by a high number of knights and soldiers.
Royal palace, Tournament pitch
10:30-12:00 Jousting Tournament
The tournament offers the possibility for hundreds of knights from Bohemia, Bavaria, Italy,
Poland and Upper Hungary to fight against each other and against the Hungarian king's Saint
George knights. The war games will be opened by the mounted and afoot archers who are going
to cast thousands of arrows on the enemy. The royal falconers, beautiful ladies, crossbowmen,
Italian ensigns, horse parades and other interesting shows are to entertain the kings and the large
audience.
12:30 – 1:30 pm Knight's Septathlon - Famous Hungarian sport champions and anyone else can
try their skills in throwing battlestars, running, arching, wall-running, wrestling, throwing the
lance and crossbow. The winner is awarded a mount.
1:30 - 3:00 pm Jousting Tournament - see description above
3:30 – 4:30 pm Toldi Contest
4:30 – 6:00 pm Jousting Tournament - see description above
8:30 pm Royal Parade – the participants in costumes march with torches on the main street of
the town as far as the Royal Castle
10.00 am-11.00 pm Royal Winery. In the Royal Castle you can get to know the most famous
wineyards and wine producers of historical Hungary and have the opportunity to try foreign wine
as well.

Sunday, 10th July
9:30 am - Royal Parade - on Visegrád's Main street (Fõ utca) from the catholic church up to the
royal castle. In the colourful march one can see the Czech king and his son, the Moravian prince,
with their duellist valiants, the Polish king leading his knights, the king of Hungary accompanied
by his noblemen in suit of armour. The march is followed by a high number of knights and
soldiers.
Royal palace, Tournament pitch
10:30-12:00 am Jousting Tournament - The tournament offers the possibility for hundreds of
knights from Bohemia, Bavaria, Italy, Poland and Upper Hungary to fight against each other and
against the Hungarian king's Saint George knights. The war games will be opened by the mounted
and afoot archers who are going to cast thousands of arrows on the enemy. The royal falconers,
beautiful ladies, crossbowmen, Italian ensigns, horse parades and other interesting shows are to
entertain the kings and the large audience.
12:30-1:30 Archery Contest
Participation only allowed in authentic the armour and costumes.
1:30-3:00 pm Jousting Tournament - see description above
3:00 The closing ceremony of Jousting Tournament
10:00 am - 6:00 pm Royal Winery. I the Royal Castle you can get to know the most famous
wineyards and wine producers of historical Hungary and have the opportunity to try foreign wine
as well.
Permanent programmes:
• Medieval harbour and military post on the Danube bank, nearby the chapel (free of charge)
• Medieval fair, exhibition of ancient professions in the Main street (Fı utca) in front of the
Royal Palace. (free of charge)
• Medieval playhouse for children and activities of handicraft in Main street (Fı utca) 53.
(free of charge)
• Between the sycamore alley and the parking area there will be a 14-15th century military
post. Under the canvas the armour and costumes of the period are displayed. (free of charge)
In the camp it is possible to try out horse riding, archery, lance and battlestar throwing.
• On the park stage and at the Matthias statue fair comedies, historical dance
performances, old music concerts welcome all day long those interested. In the Royal Palace there
will be a medieval puppet exhibition and fair.
(free of charge)
• At the Solomon-tower, on the castle's stage old music concerts, competition of trubadours,
seven love trials and fair comedies are to entertain the public. (free of charge)
• In Fellegvár medieval siege weapons are displayed. There is also an exhibition of the
Sacred Crown, waxworks showing the royal meeting as well as jousting tournament and concert
welcome the public.

Ticket prices:

All the programs are free except of those on the Tournament Pitch

Open stand: children up to 14 100 Ft, Adult: 2100 Ft
Covered stand: children up to 14 900 Ft, Adult: 2800 Ft