About the program On Friday the festival traditionally begins with a poetry reading. Hungary s most well known poets recite their work, some of which has been put to music. There is a jazz concert following the poetry reading. This outdoor concert goes on unitl late into the night. In the afternoon, the amateur musicians get the stage for several hours.
Every year there is a competition for amatuer bands of musicians playing any kind of folk music.
On the basis of submitted demo cassettes, the jury decides which groups will perform at the festival. The party goes on until all hours of the night, by tradition ending with a dance. On Sunday morning one can attend a special service for the festival at the Evangelist church in the center of Miskolc. In the afternoon, the program continues with concerts as on Saturday. There is a swimming pool next to the castle where those who desire additional entertainment during the festival may go for a swim.