Programme

Tuesday 22nd August8.00 to 19.00Arrival of teams
 11.00 to 19.00Technical Inspection
Wednesday 23rd August8.00 to 19.00Arrival of teams
 11.00 to 19.00Technical Inspection
 18.00 to 19.00Pilot’s briefing (for team members only)
 19.00 to 21.00DJ set
Thursday 24th August9.00Opening (by invitation)
 10.00 to 14.30Start of Time trial
 16.00Start of Slalom Race
 18.30 to 19.00Folk music concert of the Szentgáli Band – authentic folk music from the Lake Balaton and the Bakony region
 19.00 to 20.00Pilot’s briefing (for team members only)
 20.00 to 22.00DJ set
Friday 25th August 10.00 to 15.00 Start of Endurance Race
  16.00 to 17.00 Speed Race
  17.15 to 19.00 Round Table Conversation
  19.00 to 19.30 Pilot’s briefing (for team members only)
  19.30 to 20.30 Curved Space concert
Saturday 26th August10.00 to 13.00Ton’s Race
 14.00 to 16.00Match Race
 18.00 to 19.00Prize Giving Ceremony
 19.00 to 19.30Tree planting
 19.30 to 21.00Parade to Balatonfüred
 19.30 to 24.00Sunset party
Sunday 27th August10.00 to 16.00Departure of teams

Events

What you can experience if you come to the event in Hungary?

Plenty of Hungarian delicacies, performances by folk singers, a variety of interactive games and cultural programmes. Evening parties, DJs, surprises and good vibes! The whole series of events is supported by the Veszprém – Balaton 2023 European Capital of Culture programme. On top of that, thanks to the ECoC 2023 program, there are plenty of events taking place in the entire area of Balaton.

The event is supported by the Veszprém – Balaton 2023 European Capital of Culture programme, which brings its unique branding and programme opportunities to the event:

  • from regional wine specialities to local food, our merch trucks help you discover the gastronomic culture of the region
  • the joint exhibition by Helloveb (the magazine of the Capital of Culture (helloveb.hu)  and the Hungarian Sailing Federation adds colour to the lakeside promenade
  • a quiz and a prize draw await you in the chill tent, where you can have a lovely panoramic view of Lake Balaton and an excellent sight of the unique VEB2023 souvenirs from the deckchairs.

For other ECoC 2023 programmes please visit Events (veszprembalaton2023.hu)

The accompanying activities are highly recommended by the university’s organisers, as holidaymakers will be tempted by the giant board game at the Algida (ice-cream factory) tent, where the whole family will of course be treated to delicious ice creams. Hybridcycle is also running a series of sustainable activities, from making wallets from recycled rubber mats to ceramic painting. The Kupakabana boat will be out and about, waiting for as many caps as we can bring in! The University of Pannonia will entertain guests interested in sustainability with an educational adventure tour and will bring its water purification equipment used in its research, allowing participants to experience a range of interesting things in an interactive way. Kahoot games will wait for the youngest visitors. An eye-catching installation in the university tent will be the result of a successful drawing competition for pre-school and primary school children! Everyone is welcome, let this event be truly sustainable for all! 

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