Holiday in Savo 2023

EVENTS

Pieksämäen Veturitori

Events APRIL Starting April 1 Moomin Ice Sculpture Exhibit

May 26 – Jul 30 Pieksämäen Taidekatu 2023 “Tunne tunteesi” Art Street, an all-around-town art festival themed “Feel your feelings” in central Pieksämäki. May 27 Väinölä Summer Season Opening ILOA – NAIVISTIT Varkaudessa – 65 naïve art exhibits open at 13:00. Art Center Väinölä Ahlströminkatu 8-10, Old Varkaus, www.taidekeskusvainola.fi

Vesileppis’ enchanting, fairytale-like Moomin Ice Cave is a world of winter magic. You can venture under ground right from the Vesileppis lobby. In addition to the Moomin ice sculptures, you’ll find fun wintry activities. Treat your tushy to a gliding adventure on an icy slide. Apr 21–22 Elämää omin voimin Fair Indoor fair. Veturitori, Tallikankaankatu 3, Pieksämäki

NIGHT MARKETS WITH PROGRAMME:

• In Joroinen, in June, July, and August Evening fairs on summer Thursdays, 17:00–21:00, offer local delicacies and events for the whole family. www.visitjoroinen.fi • Pieksämäki: Jun 28, Jul 5, 12, and 19 Eventful evening markets at Pieksämäki market square, Wednesdays 16:00–19:00.

MAY May 1 Weturitorin markkinat Fair Indoor fair. Veturitori, Tallikankaankatu 3, Pieksämäki www.hakkilantila.fi May 13 Summer Season Opening Pieksämäki market square FB/PMKkauppatori

Tel. +358 40 147 7556 (weekdays 10:00–15:00) Facebook/PMKkauppatori • Kangaslampi Sale’s patio, Friday evenings June–August Learn more at: www.kangaslamminkyla.fi

May 19 Museoiden yö – Night of the Museums

Already a tradition, the Night of the Museums takes place the night after International Museum Day. Free admission. www.varkaus.fi/museot

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