Photo by Matti Mustajärvi
One of the themes of this year's Kaustinen Folk Music Festival is nature - and night owls should come to Kaustinen already Sunday 8.7. This is the first time in the festival's history that the first night hike, which will also feature music from the pelican. During the festival week, nature will take centre stage in many ways, and both children and adults will be able to walk through Kaustinen's stunning landscapes.
The night hike starts on Sunday 8.7. at 20:00 from Järvelkä school (Rantatie 51, Kaustinen). There are two routes to choose from. The shorter route runs from Järvelkä school to Pööskallio, Isokallio and back to Järvelkä school.
– It takes about 2-3 hours to hike it, which means we will be back at the school at 22-23, says the chairman of the Perhonjokilaaksät Hikers Association. Matti Mustajärvi.
Longer route hikers first follow the same route from Järvelkä school to Pööskallio, Isokallio and back to the school, but then continue from the school to Riippusilla, Markkula, Huntuksenkallio, Pauantee and the sports field. According to Mustajärvi, the whole hike will take an estimated 5-6 hours, which means that at around 1 or 2 a.m. the hikers will be at the sports field. From the sports field, transport has been arranged for those who need it back to Järvelkä school.
Photo by Matti Mustajärvi
– The hiking trails are marked with ribbons," says Matti Mustajärvi. The routes are easy to follow and varied: there are trails, forest roads, rocky terrain with small climbs and pine forest. You should bring your own food, as there are camping sites and campfires along the way. There is also a woodshed along the route. Ten members of the hikers' association are on hand to ensure safety and first aid is available. And because this is Kaustinen, the night hikers will also be treated to pelican music.
Registration online by 3.7.2018 using the form available at https://www.tiketti.fi/Kaustinen-Folk-Music-Festival-2018-Yovaellus-akkreditointi/560975
The price of the hike is 5 euros per person, the price is the same for all participants. Payment instructions are on the registration form. The hike is organised by Perhonjokilaakson Retkeilijät ry and Pro Kaustinen.
51. Kaustinen Folk Music Festival will be held 9.-15.7.2018.
In cooperation with the 150th anniversary of Kaustinen municipality