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 The Hungarian scouts are celebrating three big anniversaries this year.  They are commemorating the 75th anniversary of the 4^th World Scout Jamboree held in Godollo, Hungary in 1933, the 50^th anniversary of the Cleveland American Hungarian Friends of Scouting which is the sponsoring organization of the festival and the Hungarian scout troops in greater Cleveland, and the 35^th anniversary of the Hungarian Scout Folk Ensemble.

A full day of activities commence at noon with catholic and protestant church services in Hungarian.  The kitchen opens at 1 p.m. serving Hungarian delicacies such as stuffed cabbage, fresh sausage, grilled pork steak, goulash, chicken paprikas with dumplings and "langos" (fried dough).  The Café Budapest features scrumptious tortes, strudels, pastries, fresh baked breads and espresso coffee.  Beverages also are available.

The afternoon is filled with a variety of activities including “Learn to Csárdás” Hungarian dance lessons for beginners, soccer matches and a book fair.  Games of skill from the old country also will entertain the crowd.  There are Hungarian crafts, souvenirs and novelty items for sale.  The kids can enjoy making their own free arts and crafts and watching live animal presentations from the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and the Lake Erie Nature and Science Center. 

There's music by various bands throughout the afternoon and evening.  Joe Jeromos and his Tokay Orchestra will play music to dance by in the main hall, Kalman Hegedeos and his Orchestra will entertain the crowd on the outdoor stage, Bela Cirjak will be singing Hungarian melodies in the Café Budapest and Harmonia will provide the sounds of the old country in the main dining hall all afternoon.  

Harmonia will move to the outdoor main stage at 6 p.m. to warm-up the crowd before the Hungarian Scout Folk Ensemble takes center stage with performances of traditional folk dances in authentic, colorful, hand-made costumes.  The scout troops also will show-off their talents during this one-hour of entertainment that begins at 6:30 p.m.  The dance party at night begins at 8:00 p.m. until closing at 11:00 p.m. in the main hall with Bela Czirjak and his band providing the foot stomping, hand clapping music that will get everyone moving on the dance floor.

Sponsored by the American Hungarian Friends of Scouting, proceeds benefit and support the activities of the nearly 300 Hungarian scouts in the Cleveland area.  Admission is $7.00, free for children under ten.  Parking is free.  For more information call 440/582-1233.