The Saimaa Harvest Festival, taking place September 12-14, 2025, invites you to a weekend where the best flavors, traditions, and culture of the Savonlinna and Kitee regions come together for an unforgettable harvest celebration.
The new weekend event highlights the region’s food traditions and seasonal delights, including Puruvesi vendace, berries, mushrooms, and local dishes. The weekend offers experiences for all ages: explore farm life on guided tours, enjoy live music, or admire craftsmanship in live demonstrations. Additionally, you can purchase local products and handmade goods as souvenirs. The detailed event program will be released in the spring.
Sites to visit | Activities | Restaurants | Accommodation | Groups
Explore what the attractions have to offer and plan your own Harvest Festival route. You can also find the attractions on the map »
Several restaurants are taking part in the Saimaa Harvest Festival, offering special dishes and menus in honor of the event, all made with local ingredients. At least 50% of the ingredients used in each dish come from the surrounding region.
Participating restaurants and their menus will be announced closer to the event – stay tuned!
The Saimaa Harvest Festival is happy to welcome groups of all kinds! Many venues offer group-friendly services such as meals, guided tours, and tailored experiences. There’s plenty to see and do, and you can plan your route freely.
Most locations listed below have bus parking. Please contact venues in advance – or book a full group package with accommodation through our group sales contact, Cecilia.
The joy of local food is spread through the Saimaa lautasella project’s efforts. The project is co-funded by the European Union.
