Staff Report
Budafest began 41 years ago as a small festival in downtown Buda to showcase local artists and craft vendors and it quickly grew to the three-day event it is today. Successfully run for more than 25 years by many local residents and volunteers, the event grew to host 75-plus vendors and hundreds of visitors. Festival responsibilities were taken over by the city of Buda in 2017 and continues to carry on the spirit of Budafest.
Budafest is the place to be for holiday fun with the whole family this weekend Dec. 3-5 in downtown Buda.
Friday night, the festival kicks off with a tree lighting ceremony and a small ornament market.
Saturday and Sunday, patrons can explore all that Budafest has to offer from craft vendors to family-friendly activities — from a snow area to a night parade with a firework show.
Walk the festival grounds and behold the art demonstrations, catch local performers, snag a picture with Santa and say hi to him as he rides down Main St. on the parade fire truck, or walk your dog dressed for the spirit of the holidays in the Reindog Parade – all for free.
There will be plenty of options to spend a little cash either by catching a thrill at the carnival, finding a treasure at the art market, adding your own touch at Santa’s Artisan Workshop, or devouring a plate from the food market.
