Events in the Heart of Finland
The events in the Heart of Finland offer life and experiences for every taste.
Winter events
28.11.2019 | Christmas time opening
JUUPAJOKI | A cosy happening in Juupajoki market square and central area Happening starts at 17pm at Juupajoki market square and continues in various places
14.-15.12.2019 | Juupajoki XXXVII Christmas Fair
JUUPAJOKI | Christmas event for whole family from saturday 14.12. – to sunday 15.12. at 10 – 16. Arts, crafts, delicacies and gifts in sale,
31.12.2019 | New Year in Himos
JÄMSÄ/HIMOS | The New Year program offers activities for everyone; down hill skiing, safaris and excursions for new experiences, Himos Areena nights for party people
17.-18.1.2020 | Himos Winter Trail
JÄMSÄ/HIMOS | Himos Winter Trail in Jämsä is the biggest winter trail running event in Finland. This event offers an unforgettable experience day and night!
25.1.2020 I Woolsock Run Finnish Championships
ORIVESI | Woolsock Run Finnish Championships 25.1.2020 Official Woolsock Run Finnish Championships will be organized in Orivesi city 25.1.2020. There are plenty of activities happening during
7.3.2019 | Excavators Snowsculpturing FC-competition
JUUPAJOKI | A unique winter event Epic snowsculpturing competition for excavator drivers and their shovelmen, a superb event for massive snow art! Warm food and
June
13.–14.6.2020 | The Old Houses and Gardens of Orivesi
ORIVESI | Old houses and gardens open their doors at Orivesi The Old Houses and Gardens of Orivesi is an event held for the second
14.6.–31.8.2020 | Mänttä Art Festival
MÄNTTÄ | The Mänttä Art Festival ist the largest summer exhibition of Finnish contemporary art. www.kuvataideviikot.fi
18.–23.6.2019 | Midsummer Festival
KEURUU | Iso Kirja Great Christian Event in Keuruu. Most of the meetings in the main tent are interpreted into English, Swedish, German, Russian and
18.–20.6. 2020 | Himos Midsummer Festival
JÄMSÄ/HIMOS | Finland’s largest midsummer celebration Himos Juhannus 18–20 June 2020.
25.–30.6.2019 | Music! in Ruovesi
RUOVESI | Chamber music festival Musiikkia! Ruovesi has been an important summer event in Pirkanmaa over the years – it also attracts the public from
25.6.–4.7.2019 | Soiton Paikka -festival
KEURUU | The festival includes several concerts performers by music camps’ teachers, students and visitors. (200 teachers and students in the music camp) Opening concert
25.–27.6.2020 | Iskelmä Festival
JÄMSÄ/HIMOS | The eleventh Iskelmä Festival at Himos Park in Jämsä, 25–27 June 2020. Iskelmä Festival has tripled its audience over the last ten years
June 2020 | The Jämsän Äijä Market
JÄMSÄ | The traditional Jämsän Äijä market is celebrated on June 2020. Jämsän Äijä market features a fun and varied programme of activities, market traders
25.–28.6.2020 | A Carnival of Athletics
JÄMSÄ | The highlights of the 2020 sports summer! Rising stars of Finnish athletics and its strongest names meet at an event where the most
Art in the granary
RUOVESI | Ruovesi Granary was built to serve the parish in the mid-19th century. Nowadays it is an open art exhibition space in the summer.
2020 | Summer of Orivesi
ORIVESI | The Summer of Orivesi is full of culture Orivesi is at its most beautiful during the summer. The Summer of Orivesi attracts visitors
July
14.6.–31.8.2020 | Mänttä Art Festival
MÄNTTÄ | The Mänttä Art Festival ist the largest summer exhibition of Finnish contemporary art. www.kuvataideviikot.fi
25.6.–4.7.2019 | Soiton Paikka -festival
KEURUU | The festival includes several concerts performers by music camps’ teachers, students and visitors. (200 teachers and students in the music camp) Opening concert
July 2020 | The Finnish Association Filtti Felt Exhibition
JÄMSÄ | Felt Exhibition Opening times: every day Sun–Fri 12:00-18:00, Sat 12:00–17:00. Galleria Kivipankki Seppolantie 7 42100 Jämsä More Information www.filtti.fi
1.–9.7. | The Whitches´ Trial
RUOVESI | The Witches’ Trial – Noitakäräjät – is in session in Ruovesi during the 1st to the 9th of July. The Witches’ Trial involves
3.–4.7.2020 | Jysäri Festival
JÄMSÄ/HIMOS | Jysäri Festival at Himos Park 3-4 July 2020 Jysäri, Finland’s largest music festival in the 1990s has been reborn and become the most
12.7.2019 | 7th Night marathon of Keuruu
KEURUU | Wellcome to run the summernight marathon of Keuruu 12.7.2019 6.00 pm The childrens marathon 8.00 pm Marathon, half marathon, quater marathon, team marathon
July 2020 | Summer Saturday in Lyly
JUUPAJOKI | FC competition of Roosters crowing and a fair at Lyly train station square. Free entry! More information: lyly.info
July 2020 | Juupajoki Day at Kallenautio
JUUPAJOKI | A pleasant region celebration in Kallenautio museum area. Free entry! More information: www.kallenautio.fi
26.–27.7.2019 | Ex-teen party
KEURUU | Former youth party at the Camping Nyyssänniemi A camping site located on the shore of the beautiful Lake Keurusselkä. Have a great time
July 2020 | Shoe Rock
JUUPAJOKI | Joyful music festival for all, from children to elderly. In the park or an old shoefactory. More information: www.koskenjalka.fi
Art in the granary
RUOVESI | Ruovesi Granary was built to serve the parish in the mid-19th century. Nowadays it is an open art exhibition space in the summer.
2020 | Summer of Orivesi
ORIVESI | The Summer of Orivesi is full of culture Orivesi is at its most beautiful during the summer. The Summer of Orivesi attracts visitors
August
14.6.–31.8.2020 | Mänttä Art Festival
MÄNTTÄ | The Mänttä Art Festival ist the largest summer exhibition of Finnish contemporary art. www.kuvataideviikot.fi
4.–8.8.2020 | Mänttä Music Festival
MÄNTTÄ | The only annual international piano music festival in Finland. The festival gathers together established international stars, top Finnish pianists as well as young
6.–9.8.2020 | Neste Rally Finland
JÄMSÄ | Neste Rally, the Finnish rally in the World Rally Championship, is from 6-9 August Neste Rally’s route is based on last year’s thrilling
August 2020 | Children´s Activity Day in Kallenautio
JUUPAJOKI | Nice activity day for families or everyone from children to elderly, in Kallenautio museum. You can try out some old housework or entertainment!
17.8.2019 | Witches night!
RUOVESI | Fire and magic to whole family on Ruovesi Marina at Sat 17th of August from 6 pmh to 11 pm. Adress: Laivarannantie, Ruovesi
August 2020 | Paintball The Big Game
JÄMSÄ | Paintball Suurpeli – The Big Game – gathers paintballers in Jämsä every August Paintball Big Game is the largest game scenario in the
August 2020 | Mänttä Organ Week
MÄNTTÄ | The glorious French-Romantic church organ will be ringing out in this August event. Mänttä Organ Week
21.-22.8.2020 | Himos Trail
JÄMSÄ/HIMOS | The Himos Trail running event is held 21-22 August Himos Trail is a low-threshold trail running event with distances from 5 to 52
24.8.2019 | Venetian
KEURUU | Camping Nyyssanniemi The venetian by the Lake Keurusselkä. Good music, food, friends, locals – wellcome! camping nyyssanniemi.fi/english/
August 2020 | Mänttä Food Festival
MÄNTTÄ | Mänttä Food Festival is a fantastic food event with annually changing themes. Visiting top chefs will cook up their best dishes for the festival’s
Art in the granary
RUOVESI | Ruovesi Granary was built to serve the parish in the mid-19th century. Nowadays it is an open art exhibition space in the summer.
2020 | Summer of Orivesi
ORIVESI | The Summer of Orivesi is full of culture Orivesi is at its most beautiful during the summer. The Summer of Orivesi attracts visitors
September
2020 | Summer of Orivesi
ORIVESI | The Summer of Orivesi is full of culture Orivesi is at its most beautiful during the summer. The Summer of Orivesi attracts visitors
Sebtember 2020 | Oktoberfest Himos
JÄMSÄ/HIMOS | Oktoberfest Himos will be celebrated on September. Oktoberfest Himos offers an unbeatable package of delicious food, frosty thirst quenchers and music fit for
21.9.2019 | Autumn harvest market of Old Keuruu
KEURUU | The old Keuruu area – Saturday 21.9.2019, time 11am–3pm Event to family. Seasonal harvest, clothes, tools, music, local food, crafts etc. on the
