Kajaani Street Market
The traditional street market event is arranged annually in Kajaani at the time of Kajaani Poetry Week and the birthday of national poet Eino Leino (6th July).
The event lasts several days. During that time, the main street Kauppakatu is full of market tents and the Raatihuoneentori market place hosts different kinds of events.
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Kajaani Dance Festival
The annual Kajaani Dance Festival is arranged in cooperation between Kaukametsä cultural events and Kajaani Dance.
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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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Linda Settled Down in Kajaani
Linda from Germany settled down in Kajaani.
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Eino Leino House Book Days
The annual Paltaniemi Days and Eino Leino House Book Days in July are a combination of sales event, presentations, lectures, concerts, meeting old and new acquaintances and attending evening events.
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Lake Oulujärvi – Sea of Kainuu
Feel the sandy beach of Ärjä island on your toes, travel onboard the northernmost steamship in Europe and see the scenery through the eyes of national poet Eino Leino, enjoy the nightless nights at the stunning golf course in Paltamo and have sweet dreams in the birdhouse hotel.
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Lost in Kainuu Adventure Race
Lost In Kainuu Adventure Race is arranged annually in a changing location in Kainuu, gathering about 500-700 adventure racers (amateurs to top athletes) to survive this ultimate challenge of physical and mental endurance.
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Tour de Kainuu Cycling Event
Welcome to enjoy a relaxed event as well as beautiful hills and the brilliant waters of Kainuu!
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Literature Tourism
The national epic Kalevala is a central element in Kainuu`s literary culture. In 2019, Kuhmo became part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network founding their application on the strong connection between Kuhmo and the Kalevala, and the many ways the Kalevala influences the everyday life in Kuhmo.
In addition to Elias Lönnrot who compiled the Kalevala, Kainuu has also other famous writers such as Isa Asp, Eino Leino, Ilmari Kianto and Veikko Huovinen, whose trails to follow!
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Kainuu Orienteering Week
The oldest Finnish Orienteering Week promises unique experiences in the varied terrain, rich culture and pristine natural environment in the Kainuu area.
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Linnanvirta Festival in Kajaani
Linnanvirta festival around the Kajaani ruin castle in August sets the riverside park to life. There's interesting program available during several days. The event is jointly organized by Metsähallitus, the Vaara collective and the city of Kajaani.
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Swamp Soccer World Championships
Swamp Soccer World Championships are played annually in Hyrynsalmi, Kainuu.
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Wildlife
The Finnish people have a millennial history of living side by side with carnivores. Watch a documentary and take a look into the predators' life!
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