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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Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival
Every July, the town of Kuhmo is taken over by talented chamber musicians and audiences coming from all over the world to enjoy the unique concerts and atmosphere.
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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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Vuokatin Vaellus
Vuokatin Vaellus is the autumn season-opening event gathering hiking and yoga enthusiasts together in the hilly landscapes of Vuokatti. The event is suitable for everyone, even families.
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Ärjä Art Festival
Ärjä art festival, arranged every other year, offers its guests ecological themes and performing arts on the beautiful island.
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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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Kajaani City Theater
The theater has an ambitious and open-minded approach towards arts, society at large and manifestations of diversity in human experience, with regional perspective.
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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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Why Jaana Chose Kuhmo
Jaana Koistinen, a nature and culture enthusiast and a parent of two children chose Kuhmo for reasons that are equally appreciated by newcomers and by those who have always lived there.
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Barokki Soi Music Festival
Barokki Soi is a music festival organized at springtime in Kajaani. As the name of the event suggests, music from the Baroque period is performed at the concerts.
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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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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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Homebase in Sotkamo
Sotkamo is an active municipality that has more to offer to its residents than an average towns of its size. In Sotkamo, it's easy to lead an active life style, and the municipality is attracting new inhabitants. Get to know your potential neighbors, who are living like they were on holiday 365 days a year!
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