Finland Welcomes Fall and Winter

09-28-2009

 A New Calendar of Celebrations

October – December 2009

Say goodbye to the Finnish summer and its wacky events -- it’s time to sing, dance and eat some Baltic herring!  

 

Pablo Picasso exhibition at Ateneum, September 18, 2009-January 6, 2010

All periods of Pablo Picasso’s work are displayed and come from the collections of the Musée national Picasso in Paris. A carnival at Lasipalatsi square celebrates the exhibition on 9 September 2009 from 12:00-15:00 with music, dance, circus, and workshops.
www.ateneum.fi

Blues Live! 2009 Festival, September 30-October 4, 2009

This annual indoor blues festival is held each year during the first week of October in the famous Poppari Bar located in Jyväskylä city center.
http://www.blueslive.net/info.html

Rovaniemi Design Week, September 28-October 4, 2009

Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland, celebrates with its first design week for everyone from children to professional designers. The event will feature the 24h Design Challenge which will have designers develop the Artic Circle, the home base of Santa Claus.
www.rovaniemidesignweek.fi/

Baltic Herring Fair, October 4-10, 2009

Held in Helsinki since 1743, The Baltic Herring Fair is the capital’s oldest traditional event celebrating Finland’s most important marine product and is held in Old Market Square.
www.visithelsinki.fi

Carnival of Light at Linnamäki Amusement Park, October 8-19, 2009

Considered the highlight of Fall, The Carnival of Light invites visitors to enjoy the Pumpkin Fest parade, fire acrobats, ghosts and witches. Special features include a Harry Potter-themed skating rink and a laser show.
http://www.linnanmaki.fi/en/carnival_of_light

Helsinki International Horse Show, October 15-18, 2009

This four day competition is the largest annual indoor equestrian event in Finland. The show is held in the futuristic Hartwall Arena.
http://www.helsinkihorseshow.fi/

Helsinki Book Fair, October 22-25, 2009

Literary lovers unite at the Helsinki Fair Centre for four days of signings, readings, and discussions.
www.finnexpo.fi/kirja/

Skiexpo, October 30- November 1, 2009

Skiexpo is the largest wintersports fair in the Nordic countries and represents downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and more.
www.skiexpo.fi

Tampere Jazz Happening, October 29-November 1, 2009

This 28-year old event celebrates contemporary Finnish and international jazz artists. This year’s festival will be held at three different venues on Tullikamarinaukio: Tullikamarin Pakkahuone, Klubi and intimate Telakka.
http://www.tampere.fi/musicfestivals/jazz/en/

Etnosoi! Festival, November 4-8, 2009

The Global Music Centre and Centre for Romany Art join together to present Etnosoi! Festiva
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