Welcome to the idyllic canal village of Oravi to celebrate the Saimaa Harvest Festival!
The village of Oravi charms visitors with its beauty and tranquility – a picturesque canal runs through the village, right next to Linnansaari National Park. Historically, Oravi has been an important waterway hub, and even today, the village thrives in the rhythm of Lake Saimaa.
During the Harvest Festival weekend, Ruukinranta restaurant will serve a special harvest menu featuring local fish from Saimaa, wild mushrooms, and forest berries – pure local food at its best. Delicious, ready-cooked crayfish will also be available at the village shop and the restaurant.
Come and watch crayfish traps being pulled from the scenic canal, or enjoy the market atmosphere in the yard of the village shop, where you’ll find local producers. On Saturday, live music and dancing fills the air at Ruukinranta, and on Friday, kids can try dockside fishing at the Oravi harbor. The lakeside sauna invites you to relax with public sauna sessions, and on Saturday, the volunteer fire brigade (WPK) challenges everyone to join the freestyle ice fishing competition!
Join us during the Saimaa Harvest Festival weekend – we’re open Friday to Sunday, September 12–14.
Programme and opening hours:
Restaurant Ruukinranta
Friday 9 AM – 8 PM (kitchen 12 PM – 8 PM), troubadour playing during the day
Saturday 9 AM – 12 AM (kitchen 12 PM – 8 PM), live band from 8 PM
Sunday 12 PM – 5 PM
Oravi Village Shop and Café
Friday 9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday 9 AM – 5 PM
Other Program
Friday
Crayfish trap lifting at 12 PM and 4 PM
Troubadour performance – exact time to be confirmed closer to the date
Public sauna hours at the beach sauna 4 PM – 6 PM
Saturday
Freestyle dock fishing competition 11 AM – 2 PM, organized by Oravi Volunteer Fire Brigade
Market event 11 AM – 5 PM
Troubadour playing during the day – exact time to be confirmed closer to the date
Public sauna hours at the beach sauna 4 PM – 6 PM
We reserve the right to make changes to the program.
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We are proud to be part of the Saimaa Harvest Festival, taking place September 12–14, 2025 – an event that celebrates the local flavors and traditions of the Saimaa region. Welcome to join us for an autumn celebration where the rich tastes and culture of our region come together.
