{"id":46648,"date":"2026-04-30T11:23:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T08:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kaustinen.net\/?page_id=46648"},"modified":"2026-09-29T15:37:36","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T12:37:36","slug":"festival-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kaustinen.net\/en\/festivaaliopas\/","title":{"rendered":"Festival guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_pb_row_1-4_3-4 et_block_row et_block_row_1-4_3-4\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_sidebar_0 et_pb_widget_area clearfix et_pb_widget_area_left et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div id=\"nav_menu-4\" class=\"fwidget et_pb_widget widget_nav_menu\"><h4 class=\"title\">Festival guide<\/h4><div class=\"menu-festivaaliopas-container\"><ul id=\"menu-festivaaliopas\" class=\"menu\"><li id=\"menu-item-46655\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-46655\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kaustinen.net\/en\/festivaaliopas\/\">Festival guide, opening hours<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-46349\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-46349\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kaustinen.net\/en\/festivaalibussi\/\">Transport links<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-46346\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-46346\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kaustinen.net\/en\/ravintolapalvelut-ja-kaffilat\/\">Restaurant services and caf\u00e9s<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-49084\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-49084\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kaustinen.net\/en\/kasiohjelma\/\">Handbook<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-46351\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-46351\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kaustinen.net\/en\/perhemajoitus\/\">Accommodation<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-46350\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-46350\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kaustinen.net\/en\/kartta\/\">Map<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-46347\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-46347\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kaustinen.net\/en\/lasten-kaustinen\/\">Kaustinen for kids<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-49149\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-49149\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kaustinen.net\/en\/ensiapu\/\">First aid<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-47488\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-47488\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kaustinen.net\/en\/esteettomyys\/\">Accessibility<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-47160\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-47160\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kaustinen.net\/en\/pelimanneille\/\">For performers<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-47161\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-47161\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kaustinen.net\/en\/turvallisempi-kaustinen\/\">Safer Kaustinen<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-47490\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-47490\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kaustinen.net\/en\/vastuullisuus\/\">Environmental pledge<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-46348\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page current_page_parent menu-item-46348\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kaustinen.net\/en\/ajankohtaista\/\">Latest News<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kaustinen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Areena-tiistaina-Krista-Jarvela-2-20.jpg\" width=\"3064\" height=\"1958\" class=\"wp-image-43646\" title=\"Arena Tuesday- Krista J\u00e4rvel\u00e4-2-20\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Welcome to the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival from July 12th to 18th, 2027!<\/h2>\n<p>The Kaustinen Folk Music Festival is the most significant folk music event in the Nordic countries and one of the key festivals in all of Europe. For nearly six decades, this festival in the province of Central Ostrobothnia has brought together folk music lovers, performers, and audiences from around the world.<\/p>\n<p>Kaustinen is known for its warm, family-friendly atmosphere and strong sense of community \u2014 unforgettable experiences that keep visitors coming back year after year. The festival is deeply rooted in the region\u2019s vibrant and continuous folk music tradition, which has remained unbroken for four centuries. The music never stops at the festival either but goes on into the wee hours!<\/p>\n<p>Every July, the small municipality of Kaustinen (population 4,200) welcomes tens of thousands of guests to enjoy the happiest days of the summer. With a wide range of venues and services in both the festival area and surrounding village, Kaustinen offers a welcoming environment for both short visits and week-long stays. Everyone is welcome, come and experience the joy of folk music!<\/p>\n<p>On this page you will find info about the festival. If questions arise, please contact <a href=\"mailto:info@kaustinen.net\">info@kaustinen.net<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_0 et_pb_accordion et_pb_module et_block_module\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_0 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_open et_flex_module preset--module--divi-accordion-item--default\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Festival guests abc<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>Changes possible<\/p>\n<p><strong>The center of the festival area<\/strong> on <strong>Festival park<\/strong>, located within a fenced area in the centre of Kaustinen. It includes the KPO Arena and numerous other performance venues. The area also offers various food and merchandise sales services, as well as a playground. Performance stages outside the festival park are also within reasonable walking distance. Access to the festival area and all performance venues outside the festival grounds is granted with a day ticket and a folk musician's wristband. You can also leave the area freely at times. The ticket must be shown at the entrances to the area both upon arrival and departure, at which point it will be optically read by security personnel. At performance venues outside the festival park, the ticket must be shown upon entry. The entrance gates are located at Pelimannitori on the Kaustinen centre side and next to the Music High School on the opposite side.<\/p>\n<p><strong>First aid<\/strong> can be found in the Festival area at the secondary school. SPR will be on duty at the site. The emergency number during the event is 040 707 9869.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accessibility<\/strong> The festival area has been made as accessible as possible for wheelchair users. It is also possible to access festival venues located indoors by wheelchair. Accessible toilets are located at the secondary school, the music college, and the Centre for Folk Culture. There is an accessible portable toilet on the festival site. The 'Pelimannitalo' can be accessed via a ramp, but it is narrow and there are thresholds inside. <a href=\"https:\/\/kaustinen.net\/en\/esteettomyys\/\">Read more about accessibility &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Festival shop<\/strong> is the festival's own shop, where you can find shirts, postcards and badges, badges, hats, scarves, cloth bags and other small festival merchandise. The shop is located in the Festival Yard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Folk Shop<\/strong> you will find a good selection of folk music publications: recordings, books, musical instruments, small instruments and, of course, festival products! Bands that have released new albums also make surprise appearances in the Folk Shop! The Folk Shop is located in the secondary school and is run in cooperation with the festival by the Finnish Folk Music Association and the Folk Music Institute Association.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proof of identity<\/strong> Photo identification is required in licensed premises.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harassment Contact<\/strong> The festival is a safe space and we do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or harassment of any kind. If you observe inappropriate behaviour, please report it to the festival staff or the harassment officer. The harassment hotline is 040 1384794 (on-call during the festival week 10-21).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day ticket<\/strong> The day ticket is valid all day from dawn to dusk and covers all the events in the handicap programme for that day. Evening tickets (see evening ticket), weekly tickets and weekend tickets are also available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Evening ticket<\/strong> The one-day evening ticket is valid after 7:00 PM on weekdays from Tuesday to Friday. On Saturdays, there is no evening ticket available. Those who have purchased a day ticket do not need a separate evening ticket.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44141 alignnone size-full\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/kaustinen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kaustinen_FOLK_MUSIC_FESTIVAL.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"111\" height=\"39\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Evening News<\/strong> will be lit at the fireplaces in front of the Pelimann House and at the community singing place along Highway 13. At the bonfires you can experience Kaustinen's intense night atmosphere in its truest form by playing, singing, listening or chatting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Information desks<\/strong> They are located at the Festival Park\u2019s Juhlapihka and Musiikkilukko (open 24\/7), as well as at the Folk Art Centre. Lost items can be delivered and inquired about at the Musiikkilukko information point. The festival information phone number is 040 170 1966.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Folk Arts Centre<\/strong> You can get festival tickets at the Folk Art Centre's information desk and the shop has a wide selection of record and book publications, a folk music museum run by the Folk Music Institute and the Kaustinen Hall. The building itself is also an architectural attraction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dogs<\/strong> Dogs are allowed in the outdoor areas of the festival area. However, dogs must be kept on a lead and their droppings must be collected. Guide dogs may also be brought into the restaurant areas and indoor areas. If you are in a crowded area with your dog, please be considerate of other festival visitors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Handbook <\/strong>The festival handouts are available for purchase at the festival gates, in the Info Shop and in the Folkshop. The price of the handout is \u20ac2.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Children<\/strong> Kaustinen Folk Music Festival is the perfect summer family destination. Children's Kaustinen includes the colourful programme of the Children's Tent, numerous top names in children's music, and activities for the whole family. You can take part in the activities in the Craft Tent together with your own adult, but children are warmly welcome on their own too, under the responsibility of their own adult. In the festival grounds' playground located next to the Children's Tent, children can play all day under parental supervision. <a href=\"https:\/\/kaustinen.net\/en\/childrens-caustic\/\">Read more about Children's Kaustinen &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Children's ticket 7-15 years.<\/strong>\u00a010 \u20ac \/ day. Children under 7 years free.<br \/><strong>Youth ticket<\/strong> <strong>16-21 v.<\/strong> 20 \u20ac \/ day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nursery<\/strong> is located at the primary school, where you can change nappies and warm up food, among other things.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44141 alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/kaustinen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kaustinen_FOLK_MUSIC_FESTIVAL.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"111\" height=\"39\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ticket sales<\/strong> Buy tickets in advance <a title=\"Kaustinen Folk Music Festival \/ Tickets\" href=\"\/en\/kaustinen.net\/tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a> During the festival, tickets can be purchased from both gates and from the National Arts Centre. Tickets can only be purchased for that day, evening ticket, weekly ticket or week-end ticket from these gates. Tickets for other days can be purchased from the National Arts Centre information desk, where you can also purchase weekly tickets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lost and found<\/strong> During the festival, the discovery point is located in the Music High School's info desk. After the festival you can ask for lost property at the festival office, tel. 040 170 1966. More valuable lost property will be delivered to the Kaustinen Police Station.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accommodation<\/strong> Family accommodation is available through the festivals. Accommodation is available at the Music School from 9.00-21.00. The telephone number for the Pelimanni accommodation is 040 573 9275 and for family accommodation 040 170 1968. In addition, accommodation in Kaustinen and the surrounding area is available from a number of providers. Contact information is available at our information desk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Narikka\u00a0<\/strong>the festival has two cloakrooms: Instrument Storage and <strong>Luggage \/ Coat Check<\/strong> Yleisnarikka is located in Pelimannitori, and no instruments are allowed there. Open Mon-Fri 10 am\u20138 pm, Sat\u2013Sun 10 am\u20138 pm. Yleisnarikka is paid, entrance fee 5 \u20ac.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Programme<\/strong> The handbook is sold at the gates for \u20ac2. The full programme can be found on the festival website.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ATMs<\/strong> There is no ATM in the festival area. The nearest ATM is located in the centre of Kaustinen, inside K-Market Kaustinen, and is open during the store's opening hours. Another ATM is located in the outer wall of the S-Market.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Parking<\/strong> From the centre of Kaustinen, signposts will direct you to the festival area. The parking areas are marked with P1-P5 signs, traffic controllers will guide you to the right places.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro Kaustinen ry<\/strong> is an event production organisation established in 2010 to organise the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival. It consists of three cultural associations from Kaustinen (Kaustisen Nuorisoseura ry, Kaustisen N\u00e4pp\u00e4rit ry and Kaustisen Pelimanniyhdistys ry).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44141 alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/kaustinen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kaustinen_FOLK_MUSIC_FESTIVAL.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"111\" height=\"39\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Day ticket<\/strong> entitles you to attend all events mentioned in the programme from morning to evening and night. This includes all events at the Festival Area, as well as those at Kallioklubi, Maunon makasiini, and the concerts in Kaustinen-sali! Those who purchase a day ticket do not need a separate evening ticket.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Instrument Storage (Soitinnarikka)<\/strong> Located at the Music College. The entrance to the concert hall is from the entrance to the music college courtyard. The concert hall is free of charge for performers. The concert hall is monitored, but the instruments are left in the concert hall at the performer\u2019s own risk. The public concert hall is located at Pelimannitori and no instruments are taken there. The public concert hall is paid for.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Taxis<\/strong> They are on duty at Pelimanni Street. The phone number of Kaustinen Taxi is 040 767 7004.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Photography<\/strong> is allowed in the festival area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Smoking<\/strong> The festival is smoke-free. Smoking is allowed only in designated areas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Security<\/strong> A security manager is responsible for security and order control in the festival area. First aid is available at the secondary school. The general emergency number is 112. In case of problems, please contact the nearest steward.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Photography\u00a0<\/strong>A team of official photographers will be capturing the atmosphere in Kaustinen. \ud83d\udcf8 Footage shot in the area may be used in the marketing and communications of the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival and its partners. If you do not wish to appear in the photos, please let the photographer know and avoid the cameras. We also encourage you to capture your own Kaustinen experience and share photos and videos on social media. Use the hashtag #KaustinenFMF and tag us @kaustinenfmf<\/p>\n<p><strong>Toilets<\/strong> The festival area includes indoor pools and bajamas. Invalid WCs are located at the Music High School, the Secondary School and the Folk Art Centre.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Taking the environment into account<\/strong> Please take your rubbish to the bins provided. Campsites and accommodation packages have their own rubbish points. Make sure your empty bottles go to the glass collection or bottle return points in shops.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_1 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module preset--module--divi-accordion-item--default\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Opening hours <\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p>Changes possible<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gates<\/strong> from 9.00 a.m. until late depending on the programme<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ticket sales<\/strong><br \/>At gates klo 09:00 - (Only tickets for that day and weekly tickets)<br \/>Game Observatory entrance from 15:00 to 21:00<br \/>National Art Centre ticket sales \/ info Mon-Fri 10:00\u201320:00 (all-day tickets, weekly tickets and weekend tickets)<\/p>\n<p><em>(The National Art Centre is open Mon\u2013Thu from 9:30 AM to 9 PM, closed on Saturdays.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Info<\/strong> <br \/>The music library is open from 15:00 to 18:00 (open 24\/7).\u00a0<br \/>Information about the festival grounds from 10:00 to 20:00.<br \/>Information at the National Art Centre from 10:00 to 20:00.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Musician agency <\/strong>(At the Music College) Sun 12:00\u201318:00, Mon-Thu 9:00\u201321:00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Performer Reception <\/strong>(At the Music College) Sun 12:00\u201318:00, 9:00\u201321:00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accommodation reception <\/strong>(At the Music School) Sun 12:00\u201321:00, Mon-Fri 9:00\u201321:00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reception for staff and volunteers<\/strong> Tue 12.00\u201316.00 and 18.00\u201321.00, Mon-Fri 9.00\u201319.00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Invitation reception<\/strong> Mon-Fri 9:00\u201319:00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Press office <\/strong>(At the Music School) Mon-Fri 10:00\u201319:00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Instrument Storage (Soitinnarikka)<\/strong> Mon-Fri 08.00\u201302.00, Sat 8.00\u201312.00<\/p>\n<p><strong>General cloakroom<\/strong> Mon 15\u201320, Tue-Thu 10\u201320<\/p>\n<p><strong>First aid <\/strong>(Secondary school) Mon 3.00 PM\u201312.00 AM, Tue\u2013Sat 10.00 AM\u201312.00 AM, Sun 10.00 AM\u20134.00 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Children's Tent<\/strong> Mon 16.30\u201317.30, Tue 10.00\u201319.00, Wed 10.00\u201319.15, Thu 10.00\u201319.15, Fri 10.00\u201319.45, Sat 10.00\u201319.30<\/p>\n<p><strong>Children's Play Tent<\/strong> Mon 16.30\u201317.30, Tue-Thu 10.00\u201319.00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Basar<\/strong>\u00a0Mon 15.00-22.00 and Tue-Sat 10.00-22.00.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Secondary school outlets<\/strong> See the opening hours below<\/p>\n<p><strong>Restaurants<\/strong>\u00a0see restaurants<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_2 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module preset--module--divi-accordion-item--default\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Presentation and sales points<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><h3><strong>Middle School<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Folkshop<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The largest selection of sheet music and other literature in the field. Open Mon-Fri 12\u201321, Sat-Sun 17\u201321<\/p>\n<p><strong>Immigration Info<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ask, tell about immigrants. The Central Ostrobothnia Cultural Association presents and collects local, regional and international information on immigration. Open<span data-teams=\"true\"> Mon-Fri 10am-6pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>National Costume Clinic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Advice on national costume matters and the mediation of national costumes. Open Mon-Fri <span data-teams=\"true\">10\u201319<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Brage's costume agency \/ Bragen costume shop<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Products needed for national costumes such as silk scarves, socks and other small items, as well as kits for crocheting and knitting parts. Open Mon-Fri <span data-teams=\"true\">10\u201318<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lepp\u00e4virta Musical Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>High-quality and well-tuned individual kantele made by hand. Open Mon-Fri 1<span data-teams=\"true\">0\u201318<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kronqvist Leif Ab<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Spring instruments, springs and spare parts. Open Mon-Fri 1<span data-teams=\"true\">1\u201318<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Art Instrument Workshop J-P Lilja<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Handcrafted unique folk instruments. Open Mon-Fri<\/p>\n<p><strong>Viulumo Alpert &amp; Kallinen Oy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Design and development of stringed instruments and new instruments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Artrinki<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Handmade crafts from Kaustinen, from babies to dolls and from mice to grandmothers. Open <span data-teams=\"true\">10\u201320<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Taito Keski-pohjanmaa ry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Taito Craft Shop sales exhibition features plenty of ideas for making, good quality crafts, jewelry, mid-level products, and craft design throughout Finland. Additionally, there is a demonstration of various craft skills from Monday to Friday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Open from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Basar<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Open Mon 15-22 and Tue-Sat at 10-22.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Johanna K. Design<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cozy, home-made knitwear for outdoor activities and everyday wear made from certified materials.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The time of the scarves<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dresses made from natural materials, various kinds of scarves, small bags and knitwear.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Natural Tmi Latvala<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Handcrafted natural cosmetics made in Veteli for the whole family.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Art glass from Kaunisto<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A wide variety of handicrafts from the local area, including jewelry, knitwear and textiles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Lumous Story<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>High-quality handmade Finnish stone jewelry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Artesanias Colibre<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Handcrafted products from Bolivia, the heart of South America, supporting the indigenous population. Fair trade handicrafts from family-owned small sewing workshops.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sand cake Tmi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The sand cake is handmade and creates colorful jewelry as well as small decorative items such as ceramic flowers for the sauna stove.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Teikkutar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Beautiful jewelry for everyday life and special occasions from Teikuttaresta.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minna Suuronen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wool clothing and accessories collection. Dresses, tunics, trousers, skirts, shirts, hats, scarves, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Natural Beauty Shop Finland Oy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>High-quality organic cosmetics and handmade crafts from Eastern and Western Africa, made in Finland.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mitu Oy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Treasures made by the artisans of Nepal: clothes, accessories and musical instruments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Joy of everyday life \/ Idealahjat Ky<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>High-quality kitchen and tableware made from Finnish wood, as well as various sewing tools and durable steel jewelry.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Folk Arts Centre<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Ticket sales and information, open from 10:00 to 20:00. Finnish Folk Song Museum and Folk Music Institute shop.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Festival Yard Stage<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Many different shops and introduction stands.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Festival shop<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The festival has its own merchandise store, where you can find T-shirts, wristbands, hats, and other small festival accessories.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Kaustinen municipality<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Presentation point of Kaustinen municipality<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kaustinen sub-regional unit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An introduction to the Kaustinen region using various activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wellness Center Pajala Repair Shop<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Traditional treatments: member correction, massage and acupuncture.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_3 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module preset--module--divi-accordion-item--default\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Living heritage and Kaustinen<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p><strong>Kaustinen fiddle-palying tradition was listed<\/strong> <strong>on Unesco Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in December 2021.<\/strong> The recognition is important for the area's heritage and it also increases the whole folk music and dance field's respect and sicnificance in Finland and worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Kaustinen Folk Music Festival is naturally the best place to get to know the living heritage in forms of music, dance and storytelling. The whole village is playing and dance performances can be watched at many of our venues.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the Kaustinen region's own tradition, the celebrations will see and hear about the best cultural heritage phenomena from all over Finland and the world. The festivals have been able to visit Unesco-listed sites such as the Polish\u00a0<strong>Spycimierzin k<\/strong><strong>to the tradition of the man's carpet,<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Latvian Suiti minority culture, Lithuanian sutartines singing, Ukrainian borsch soup<\/strong> and <strong>Kenyan Isukuti festival tradition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The Living Heritage programme also includes seminars, workshops, musical lectures, and the Kaustinen ICH Academy lecture series, aimed at students of folk music and cultural heritage, as well as other interested parties, as part of the festivities.<\/p>\n<p>At Kaustinen, practitioners and experts of living heritage from various traditions are brought together to consider, on a practical level, why and how traditions are preserved. The activity is coordinated at the Living Heritage Point near the Festival Yard, which is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_4 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module preset--module--divi-accordion-item--default\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Narikka<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p><strong>Instructions for using the Yleisarjanko<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Pay the entrance fee of 5 \u20ac at the game entrance gate, ticket sales<\/li>\n<li>Bring your belongings to the general locker room in exchange for a receipt.<\/li>\n<li>You will receive a numbered ticket. Please keep it carefully, as you will need it when picking up your items.<\/li>\n<li>Retrieve your belongings by returning the number pad.<\/li>\n<li>If you wish to have your belongings returned for storage, a new storage fee will be charged.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Note!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Yleisnarikka is open <strong>from 3pm to 8pm<\/strong>, <strong>Mon-Fri from 10:00 to 18:00<\/strong> <strong>10.00\u201320.00<\/strong>. Please make sure to search for your belongings before the closing of the store.<\/li>\n<li>There is one for each instrument <strong>rich in melodies<\/strong>, which is free for players.<\/li>\n<li>The deposit fee is <strong>5 \u20ac \/ visit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If the goods remain in the locker overnight, an additional charge is also applied. <strong>5 \u20ac night fee<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Please keep the serial number tag carefully. Without the serial number tag, the delivery of the goods may be delayed, as the ownership of the goods must be confirmed before delivery.<\/li>\n<li>Clothes, bags and other usual personal belongings can be left in the locker.<\/li>\n<li>Valuable items (e.g., wallet, cash, jewelry, passport, medicines, and electronics) are recommended to be kept with you.<\/li>\n<li>Check your belongings before leaving the store.<\/li>\n<li>Lost items will be delivered to the festival info. Items that are not picked up will be taken to the info on Sunday.<\/li>\n<li>The festival is not responsible for any goods that have not been left in the box in accordance with this instruction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_5 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module preset--module--divi-accordion-item--default\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Sauna village<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>The Perinnesaunottajat association and other sauna enthusiasts are bringing the sauna traditions to festival guests again. This year, there will be eight saunas \u2013 carriages, tents, and even a dairy farm. There will also be a nursing sauna with enthusiastic attendants, as well as the world\u2019s largest stove, which can be used to sauna in.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>There are performances throughout the afternoon and evening in the sauna village. See the performance times in the program.<\/p>\n<p>The clothes are exchanged in the tent, and you go to the sauna wearing a swimsuit; in addition, bring your own towel and water bottle. There is a swimming opportunity next to the flowing Perhonjo river.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Opening hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mon\u2013Fri<\/strong> From 14:00 to 20:00, the Sauna Village is open at Mosala Beach and at the entrance of Hotel Kaustinen<br \/><strong>Tue\u2013Fri<\/strong> 9:00\u201311:00 Morning sauna<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri<\/strong> 11:30\u201312 and 15:30\u201316:00 Introduction to Sauna Village and Traditions at the Living Heritage point<\/p>\n<p><strong>Two<\/strong> 14:00 Perinteen \u00e4\u00e4rell\u00e4 -discussion: Sauna traditions<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sauna Village price list<br \/><\/strong><em>Tickets are purchased from the reception desk at Hotel Kaustinen<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Morning sauna 7 \u20ac, children 5 \u20ac*<br \/>daytime ticket 12 \u20ac, children 7 \u20ac*<br \/>Weekly ticket for campers and hotel guests 50 \u20ac<br \/>Weekly children's ticket 30 \u20ac*<\/p>\n<p>*Until the age of 12<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kaustinen.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Siinasiuvo-871.jpg\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49061 alignnone size-full\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_6 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module preset--module--divi-accordion-item--default\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Photography<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>Photography at the festival is welcome! \ud83d\udcf8 <br \/>When sharing your photos on social media, remember to use the hashtag <strong>#kaustinenfmf<\/strong> and tag us @kaustinenfmf<\/p>\n<p><span>Our team of official festival photographers will also be capturing the atmosphere throughout the event. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Photos and videos taken at the festival may be used by Kaustinen Folk Music Festival and its partners for marketing and communications purposes. 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