Bodrog Fest Backi Monostor

Bodrog fest

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Food & DrinkBacki Monostor
Dates7–8 August 2026Confirmed listing
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkBodrog Fest draws its name and identity from
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: RSD
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Bodrog Fest Backi Monostor in Backi Monostor

Bodrog Fest has run since 2005 on the second weekend of August in the Vojvodina village of Backi Monostor, named for a legendary medieval town said to lie beneath the Danube nearby. It centers on a fish-paprikash cooking contest called Bodroski kotlic, a horse-carriage parade called Fijakerijada, and performances by the village's Roma, Bunjevci, Sokci, and Hungarian cultural associations.

Local legend in Backi Monostor holds that a medieval town called Bodrog once stood nearby, before the Danube's shifting waters swallowed it, a story residents sometimes describe as their own version of Atlantis.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Bodrog Fest draws its name and identity from local legend: Bodrog was a medieval town said to have once stood where Backi Monostor now sits, before being lost to the Danube's waters, a story locals sometimes call the village's own Atlantis

02

The mystery stays covered

The festival, running since 2005 and organized jointly by the local community and several village civic associations including a fishing club, a beekeepers' association, and cultural societies representing the village's Roma, Bunjevci, Sokci, Serb, and Hungarian residents, centers on a competitive fish-paprikash cooking contest known as Bodroski kotlic, drawing around a hundred competing teams, and a horse-and-carriage parade called Fijakerijada

03

The city starts moving

The village borders the Gornje Podunavlje Nature Reserve and the newly declared Backo Podunavlje UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, giving the festival's second day a conservation-focused programme alongside its cultural performances

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's core tradition is the Bodroski kotlic fish-paprikash cooking contest

Water and renewal

Living ritual

paired with the Fijakerijada horse-and-carriage parade and an evening programme built around performances from the village's Roma

The sacred route

Living ritual

and Hungarian cultural-artistic societies

The local code

Living ritual

reflecting Backi Monostor's genuinely multiethnic composition rather than a single dominant tradition

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

7–8 August 2026

Getting around

Arrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.

What to wear

Casual outdoor clothing suits both festival days, with closed shoes for the fish-cooking area and carriage-parade route, and a layer for the evening cultural programme once temperatures drop...

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Backi Monostor you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

RSD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map45.79 N, 18.93 EOpen in Google Maps

Backi Monostor, Vojvodina, Serbia

Nearest airportPEV — Pécs-Pogány
TransportArrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Backi Monostor you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Backi Monostor via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Backi Monostor, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for August.Compare faresFestival gearCasual outdoor clothing suits both festival days, with closed shoes for the fish-cooking area and carriage-parade route, and a layer for the evening cultural programme once temperatures drop after sunset.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Serbia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Bodrog Fest Backi Monostor?

Bodrog Fest Backi Monostor is listed for 7–8 August 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Bodrog Fest Backi Monostor take place?

The festival is listed in Backi Monostor, Serbia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Backi Monostor, Vojvodina, Serbia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLvojvodina.travel
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates7–8 August 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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