550 young musicians from six countries perform music together

550 young musicians from six countries perform music together

The Folkskandia event brings together more than 550 young people to play together during the festival week in Kaustinen. The Kaustis-based children and youth Keyboard Players have received guests from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Estonia and Shetland. They have a habit of exchanging ideas and...
The miracle of accommodation in a small town

The miracle of accommodation in a small town

Finding accommodation in a small place can feel like a challenge at first. But the problem miraculously diminishes after the first festival trip. If the accommodation is a success, many people will book it again for next year. In 2025...
Four new champion players in Finland

Four new champion players in Finland

Linnéa Holmberg, Liisa Kupiainen, Eero Myllymäki and Rauno Nieminen (from right to left in the picture) have been awarded the title of Master Player at the opening ceremony of the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival on Monday evening. (Photo: Tiiu Hyyryläinen) Master players have a great value...
The secret of the festival's great popularity

The secret of the festival's great popularity

Why has no one told you that there is such a unique festival in Finland? This is the question many first-timers ask every year at the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival with a happy smile on their face. But why is Kaustinen really different from other festivals? Pro Kaustinen...

pehmoaino ja konkarit ovat ennakkosuosikkeja

Leppoisa tunnelma on Kaustinen Folk Music Festivalin suuren suosion salaisuus: ei ruuhkia, ei edes pysäköintiongelmia, vaikka jo esiintyjiä saapuu Kaustiselle ensi viikolla lähes 5000. Tämän vuoden ennakkosuosikkeja ovat nuoret tähtiesiintyjät pehmoaino ja emma &...