VI. Alsópetény Truffle and Lagotto Festival
DATE:
October 20, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Rain date: October 23, 2024
TICKET: 2.000 HUF/person
Free under 6 years!
Competition entry fee for dogs: 2.500 HUF/dog
ORGANIZERS: Prónay Castle, Szarvasgombász kutya
Professional sponsor of the event: Hungarian Truffle Association
We announce competition for truffle dogs, in a wonderful natural environment:
For those who are just interested in truffle farming. For those who already practice mushroom picking and would like to get to know their dog in a competitive situation. For those who love truffles. For those who want to spend a nice autumn Sunday with their dog and family.
Lagotto Romagnolo meeting:
For those who are just interested in the breed. For those who already know, but want to see how they pick mushrooms. For those who want to meet and chat with other lagotto owners.
PROGRAM PLAN:
9:00 - Opening
From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Registration of Lagotto dogs for beauty contest
Until 10:00 - Arrival of competing dogs
10:00 - Opening of the event
11:00 - Start of competition
9.30-15:00 - Parkfood terrace - With truffle specialties
9:30-15:30 - Fairground
13:45 - Lagotto beauty contest
15:00 - Announcement of the winner of competing dogs
15:10 - Announcement of the winner of quiz game
16:00 - Closing
PRESENTATIONS:
Every hour from 10:30 a.m. - Soil profile presentation by the Soil Science Society
The specialists of the Soil Society talk about the formation of soils, the processes that can be observed in them and the importance of soil protection. We can get an explanation of how the physical, chemical and biological properties of the soil influence the occurrence of truffles.
10:30-10:50 - Dr. Sára Brandt, Pannon Truffles: "How do we get the most out of our truffle plantation?"
11:00-11:20 - István Bagi, NEFAG Zrt.: "Mushroom picking on other continents"
11:30-12:10 - Round table discussion
12:15-12:45 - Q&A with Szilvia Farkas, trainer of szarvasgombaszkutya.hu
CASTLE WALKS:
They depart every hour from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (registration is possible when entering the festival)
DOG REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 13, 2024.
You can request detailed information and program at the e-mail address szarvasgombaszkutya.fesztival@gmail.com.