Kajaani Fest
A high-class music festival full of famous performers around the Kajaanihalli sports hall in the centre of Kajaani.
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Harness Racing in Kajaani
Harness racing is a fast-paced sport that offers unforgettable experiences and excitement. One of the regional race tracks is in Kuluntalahti, Kajaani.
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Pakko Sanoa!
Pakko Sanoa! (Must say!) festival in Suomussalmi offers the audience a diverse and artistically interesting program with a comprehensive sample of the power of monologue theater, solo performances and the necessity to speak up.
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Ethno Music Festival Sommelo in Kuhmo
Ethno music festival Sommelo in Kuhmo is arranged annually in Kuhmo. In addition to concerts, the program includes for example exhibitions, training in different musical instruments and seminars related to folk music.
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Kekrifest
The annual Kekrifest, entertaining especially the heavy music enthusiasts, is arranged in October at Kajaanihalli.
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Vuokatti all the Year Round
Vuokatti in Sotkamo holds the place of the third most popular tourism destination in Finland. Is suits equally the purposes of families and professional athletes and offers activities for all the 365 days of the year. That is actually the motto of the whole Sotkamo municipality - live like you're on holiday 365 days a year!
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LankaFest in Puolanka
Experience a rock festival in a small and remote municipality in Kainuu!
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Bread Cheese Fair in Ristijärvi
Bread cheese is an important part of the Kainuu cuisine. In Ristijärvi, a bread cheese event is organised annually at the same time with the Veisuuvestivaali music event.
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Kajaani Poetry Week
The annual five-day festival is held in the beginning of July. The programme consists of performances from many different forms of art as well as meet and greets and discussions with authors.
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Dance Pavilions
In Finland going out for social dancing is a traditional way to spend time, meet people and enjoy music. Especially at summertime there are plenty of summer pavilions open, often located in beautiful places in the countryside.
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Värikallio Rock Paintings
The paintings of Värikallio, made with blood and red ochre, are estimated to be 3,500–4,500 years old. More than 60 figures can be identified from the sheer rock wall rising out of Lake Somerjärvi. The mystical animal and human figures are believed to be related to hunting or shamanism. The unique Värikallio is located in the northern reaches of Hossa national park and can be visited throughout the year.
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Linda Settled Down in Kajaani
Linda from Germany settled down in Kajaani.
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Big Friday
Big Friday is an annual networking and business event bringing up the know-how of businesses in the region.
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