Harness Racing in Kajaani
Harness racing is a fast-paced sport that offers unforgettable experiences and excitement. Finland is one of the top countries in Europe in harness racing, and Finnish expertise of harness racing represents the top of the world.
In addition to the Vermo main race track, there are 18 regional racetracks in Finland. One of them is in Kuluntalahti, located about 10 kilometers north from Kajaani. The race track is easily accessible along the highway number 5.
The track and the training areas are kept in a good condition throughout the year, but the competitions are focused on the summer season. The competition activities are partly run by team of volunteers, and the regional clubs play a significant role in running the activities.
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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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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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Linda Settled Down in Kajaani
Linda from Germany settled down in Kajaani.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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