Kuhakunkku Fishing Competition
Oulujärven Kuhakunkku, based in Paltamo, is a fishing competition specialized in pike perch. The event also hosts a side party.
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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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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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Veisuuvestivaalit Music Event in Ristijärvi
Veisuuvestivaali is the main cultural event of the small Ristijärvi municipality, taking place every year at the beginning of August. There are some amazingly sensitive and emotional concerts available.
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Swamp Soccer World Championships
Swamp Soccer World Championships are played annually in Hyrynsalmi, Kainuu.
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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).
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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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Linda Settled Down in Kajaani
Linda from Germany settled down in Kajaani.
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Northern Game Summit
The annual NGS provides an easygoing environment for game creators to mingle, connect and exchange ideas.
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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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Kainuu Open
Kainuu Open is the culmination of the Kainuu golf season. It is played annually on the three golf courses of Kainuu. Katinkulta Golf, Kajaani Golf and Paltamo Golf courses are played on consecutive days.
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A Region of Tar Burners
The history of tar making dates back thousands of years. The technique used traditionally used in Finland was tar burning in a pit, i.e. dry distillation of wood. The tar barrels were transported to Oulu in the coast by boat. The large rapids of River Kajaaninjoki were the biggest obstacles for the oarsmen rowing tar barrels to Oulu. The canals built in the rapids of River Kajaaninjoki were the solution.
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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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