XIII. Sausage Festival of Nicolești/Csíkszentmiklós

XIII. Sausage Festival of Nicolești/Csíkszentmiklós

Festival  |  Culinary

Location:


537119 Nicolești, Romania

Organizer:

Dates And Hours:

Saturday, 7th February 2026
08:15 - 20:00

About

Fragrant smoke, spices, tradition, and good cheer – the Nicolești/Csíkszentmiklós Sausage Festival is back once again!
At the heart of the event is the team sausage-making competition, complemented by all-day programs, live music, folk dancing, local flavors, and family-friendly activities. The goal of the festival is to preserve traditions and showcase Székely gastronomic values in a cheerful and welcoming atmosphere.
Whether it’s competing, tasting, or simply enjoying a cozy winter gathering, the festival offers an unforgettable experience for all ages. Come with friends and family, and let’s celebrate Székely flavors and traditions together!
Detailed program coming soon.

Program
09:00 – Pig slaughter (two traditional methods)
 Start of the sausage-stuffing competition
09:30 – Stuffing 150 meters of sausage – joint presentation by Deliz and Lanka Gastro Fest
10:30 – Official opening
11:00 – Performance by the folk dance group of Frumoasa/Szépvíz
12:00 – Performance by Táncoló Talpak (Csíktaploca)
 and the Vadrózsa Folk Dance Ensemble from Sântimbru-Băi/Csíkszentkirály
12:30 – Brassói Bokréta Folk Dance Ensemble
 Choreography by dance master Attila Onodi
 Ördöngösfüzes and Csík verbunk dances
13:00 – Performance by the Csíki Reménység Choir
15:00 – Award ceremony of the sausage-stuffing competition, raffle draw
Master of ceremonies:
 Zoltán Páll, the Orotva Lads
Teams will offer sausages for tasting in exchange for tokens.