Mezőkövesd is at its best in late spring and summer, when the workshops in the Hadas district are open and the thermal baths at Zsóry are running full bore.
The Matyó Festival (Matyó Húsvét at Easter, and the Folklore Festival in early summer) is the highlight of the year — costumed dancers, music, processions, and craft demonstrations across the town. Dates shift; check before planning a trip around it.
Autumn is quieter but pleasant — the surrounding countryside is gentle and the apple harvest gives the markets a brief burst of activity. Winter is cold and not much happens in town, though the thermal baths stay open and are at their best when the air is cold and the water steams.