Kekrifest
The annual Kekrifest, entertaining especially the heavy music enthusiasts, is arranged in October at Kajaanihalli.
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Raate Road
Raate Road in Suomussalmi, about 18 km long and ending at frontier barriers, was the scene of two decisive Winter War battles.
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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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Raate Marathon and March
Raate Marathon and Raate March are organized on the historical sites of Winter War. There are suitable options for the whole family to participate.
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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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Annual Regional Gala
The annual regional Gala of Kainuu is arranged every year in August, in one of the region's municipalities. The event is aimed at the residents of Kainuu and is free for everyone to participate.
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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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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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Swamp Soccer World Championships
Swamp Soccer World Championships are played annually in Hyrynsalmi, Kainuu.
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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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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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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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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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