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Saimaa Harvest Festival 12.-13.9.2026<\/h1>\n

The world\u2019s very first Saimaa Harvest Festival delighted visitors in summer 2025 \u2013 and the celebration continues this year!<\/p>\n

This atmospheric harvest weekend brought together guests from near and far, and the warm reception it received has secured its return next autumn. Once again, the Saimaa Harvest Festival will gather dozens of vibrant destinations \u2013 open farms, farm shops, live demonstrations, music, and the joy of doing things together.<\/p>\n

Come and experience the local flavours, landscapes, and stories of Saimaa in autumn!<\/p>\n

The full programme will be announced later.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Highlights from the World\u2019s First Saimaa Harvest Festival<\/h2>\n

The very first Saimaa Harvest Festival was celebrated in autumn 2025. Step into the atmosphere through the photo gallery below.<\/p>\n

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Saimaa Harvest Festival<\/h1>\n

The<\/span> Saimaa <\/span>Harvest<\/span> Festival, <\/span>taking<\/span> place<\/span> September<\/span> 12-14<\/span>, 2025, <\/span>invites<\/span> you<\/span> to a <\/span>weekend<\/span> where<\/span> the<\/span> best<\/span> flavors<\/span>, <\/span>traditions<\/span>, and culture of <\/span>the<\/span> Savonlinna and Kitee <\/span>regions<\/span> come<\/span> together<\/span> for an <\/span>unforgettable<\/span> harvest<\/span> celebration<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The<\/span> new<\/span> weekend<\/span> event<\/span> highlights<\/span> the<\/span> region’s<\/span> food <\/span>traditions<\/span> and <\/span>seasonal<\/span> delights<\/span>, <\/span>including<\/span> Puruvesi <\/span>vendace<\/span>, <\/span>berries<\/span>, <\/span>mushrooms<\/span>, and <\/span>local<\/span> dishes<\/span>. <\/span>The<\/span> weekend<\/span> offers<\/span> experiences<\/span> for <\/span>all<\/span> ages<\/span>: <\/span>explore<\/span> farm<\/span> life on <\/span>guided<\/span> tours<\/span>, <\/span>enjoy<\/span> live music, <\/span>or<\/span> admire<\/span> craftsmanship<\/span> in live <\/span>demonstrations<\/span>. <\/span>Additionally<\/span>, <\/span>you<\/span> can<\/span> purchase<\/span> local<\/span> products and <\/span>handmade<\/span> goods<\/span> as <\/span>souvenirs<\/span>. <\/span>The<\/span> detailed<\/span> event<\/span> program<\/span> will<\/span> be<\/span> released<\/span> in <\/span>the<\/span> spring<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sites to visit<\/a> | Activities<\/a> | Restaurants<\/a> | Accommodation<\/a> | Groups<\/a><\/p>\n

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Explore the Area<\/h2>\n
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The Saimaa Harvest Festival takes place across a wide area, reaching into several towns and rural municipalities in the Lake Saimaa region. Traveling by car is recommended, as it\u2019s part of the festival experience \u2013 enjoy scenic views along winding country roads as you explore the Saimaa region. Some bus connections will also be available, with schedules published closer to the event.<\/p>\n

The<\/span> event<\/span> spans<\/span> across<\/span> several<\/span> rural<\/span> and <\/span>urban<\/span> locations<\/span>, <\/span>including<\/span> farms<\/span>, <\/span>sheep<\/span> farms<\/span>, <\/span>historical<\/span> manors<\/span>, and <\/span>charming<\/span> courtyards<\/span>. <\/span>Over<\/span> the<\/span> course<\/span> of <\/span>one<\/span> weekend<\/span>, <\/span>you<\/span> can<\/span> visit<\/span> multiple<\/span> unique<\/span> sites<\/span>, <\/span>each<\/span> telling<\/span> its<\/span> own<\/span> story<\/span>. <\/span>Browse<\/span> through<\/span> the<\/span> visitor<\/span> attractions<\/span> and <\/span>explore<\/span> the<\/span> program<\/span> for <\/span>each<\/span> location<\/span> on <\/span>the<\/span> map<\/span> below<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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