Holiday in Savo 2023

EVENTS

Pieksämäki market square

JULY Jul 6 Lähiruokaa ja -palveluja Leppävirralta Local food, delicacies, and services. Leppävirta market square Jul 8 Sorsakoski Rompetori Rummage Sale & Wanhat Wehkeet 2023 www.sorsakoski.fi Jul 4–25 Nukketeatterin lumoa – 10 vuotta Varkaudessa Puppet theater shows celebrate their 10th anniversa ry in Varkaus, Tue 11 a.m. Story adaptation, puppets, staging, and shows by puppet theater educator Mar ja-Muusa Hämäläinen. Private shows available. Olipa kerran Puppet Theater, Art Center Väinölä www.taidekeskusvainola.fi Jul 3–20 Wäinölä Outdoor Events At the Wäinölä Arena at Art Center Väinölä in Päiviönsaari, Old Varkaus Jul 3–9 Finnish naïve art festival week. Events daily. Jul 3 Opening for the cross-disciplinary naïve art festival week. Jul 6 A summer day of poetry filled with Jukka Itkonen’s poems. Also, a guided tour in Itkonen’s footprints on the Kalakukko Street Train Jul 10 The Day of Finnish Visual Arts: Nationwide painting event Jul 20 Decades of Varkaus More info and schedule: www.taidekeskusvainola.fi

Jul 1 Kangaslampi Day & Milking Stool Toss Championships The title of Finnish champion is on the line at Kangaslampi sports field in Varkaus. Enjoy a day of village vibes and events for all ages. www.kangaslamminkyla.fi Jul 3–9 Varkaus SummerClassical Established in 2017, this classical music festival has quickly charmed audiences. It’s a gathering of young musicians and the best in the business. The event is known for exquisite performances, a unique atmosphere, and fascinating concert venues. www.varkauden-kesaklassinen.fi Jul 14–15 Finntriathlon Joroinen 40 years Finnish triathlon was born in Joroinen in 1983, and it’s still going strong. Always present, the magical spirit of Joroinen can only be felt in person. The Finntriathlon weekend offers the full spectrum of triathlon delights, starting with kids’ triathlon and culminating in the fierce half triathlon Finnish championships. It’s a weekend of athletic excitement both for the competitors and the spectators. www.finntriathlon.fi Jul 20–23 RADALLE.com Motopark Festival. Finland’s fastest vans and most daring drifts and slides on the Motopark track. Motopark Raceway, Motoparkintie 62, Virtasalmi radalle.com

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Holiday in Savo // JOROINEN • LEPPÄVIRTA • PIEKSÄMÄKI • VARKAUS