18th National Carnival Donut Festival 2026

Carnival doughnuts are an essential part of carnival celebrations. Doughnuts became widely popular in Hungary in the 19th century. In Hungary, the tradition of doughnut baking began in the Transdanubia region and gradually spread to other areas, where this delicious treat became a staple of the carnival season, which lasts from Epiphany to Ash Wednesday. We would like to demonstrate that a simple folk food such as doughnuts can be prepared in many different ways and offer a rich variety of flavors...