this weekend, September 25–27, 2026, at Fayard Field. The event celebrates Hungarian heritage with authentic food, traditional dancing, live music, carnival rides, and family activities.
📅 Festival Schedule
Friday, Sept 25 (Family Night): 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, Sept 26: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday, Sept 27: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location
Venue: Fayard Field, 32127 Church Street, Springfield, LA 70462
Hosted by: Árpádhon Hungarian Settlement Cultural Association
🎶 Activities & Highlights
Traditional Hungarian dancing throughout the weekend
Live music from local entertainers
Carnival rides & family fun
Shopping & vendors with crafts and goods
Authentic Hungarian foods & pastries (gulyás, kolbász, rétes/strudel)
📞 Contact Information
Phone: 985-974-6883 (Mindy)
Phone: 225-278-3770 (Marci)
Email: albanymagyars@gmail.com / arpadhon@gmail.com
Website: louisianamagyars.org
🌟 Significance
This is the inaugural festival, marking a new annual tradition for Springfield’s Hungarian community.
Springfield is home to Árpádhon, one of the largest Hungarian settlements in the U.S., founded in the early 1900s.
The festival aims to preserve cultural heritage while offering family-friendly entertainment for locals and visitors.
⚠️ Tips for Visitors
Parking: Expect crowds; arrive early for best spots.
Weather: Late September in Louisiana is warm (highs ~85°F / 29°C). Bring hats, sunscreen, and water.
Food lines: Hungarian dishes are popular—plan to eat earlier to avoid long waits.
Cash: Some vendors may not accept cards.
👉 Ahmed, this festival is a great example of how immigrant communities in the U.S. preserve their heritage through food, music, and traditions. Would you like me to also share a short cultural history of Árpádhon (the Hungarian settlement in Springfield) so you can see how this festival connects to over a century of Hungarian presence in Louisiana?