Holiday in Savo 2023

EVENTS

Vekara-Varkaus Festival Week

JUNE Jun 4 Leppävirta Day In early June, we celebrate the founding of Leppävirta. A variety of programming, events, and vendors. www.leppavirta.fi Jun 10 Pieksämäki Day & Blues Open-air event and blues evening. Cultural Centre Poleeni park, Pieksämäki Jun 12–18 Vekara-Varkaus Festival Week The Vekara-Varkaus week offers a range of events and experiences for little as well as school-age children. This year’s water theme delights kids with many differ ent and unique activities. Our large partner network is filling the week with adventures, tours, shows, park concerts, rides, and a variety of workshops. www.vekara-varkaus.fi Jun 15 Varkauden kesäkatuilta Summer street fest, an event for the whole city on Kauppakatu. FB/Varkauden Kesäkatuillat Jun 12 – Aug 15 Pieksämäen Iso-Pappila (Vicarage) This summertime attraction has a lot to offer. Summer treats: art exhibits, theater, concerts, and a café. The estate is an old, Gustavian-style vicarage. The over 210-year-old vicarage sits at the heart of a beautiful garden, Sylvin puisto. President Urho Kekkonen’s wife Sylvi Kekkonen, the daughter of Vicar Uino, was born at the vicarage. Her memorial

stands in the Sylvin puisto garden. www.pieksamaenisopappila.fi

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