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<\/a><\/h1>\nSaimaa Harvest Festival 12.-13.9.2026<\/h1>\n
The Saimaa Harvest Festival was celebrated across the Savonlinna and Kitee regions on 12\u201313 September 2026. A warm thank you to everyone who joined us!<\/p>\n
Over the weekend, visitors enjoyed local flavours, discovered everyday life on local farms, met producers, learned something new and enjoyed a wide range of experiences. Once again, the Harvest Festival was made possible by the collaboration of local farms, producers, restaurants, villages and other local partners \u2013 and above all by everyone who came along and joined the celebrations.<\/p>\n
See you next year!<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes” gap=”0px”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n The first-ever Saimaan Satojuhlat delighted visitors in autumn 2025, and the celebration returns.<\/p>\n The Saimaa Harvest Festival once again brings together local flavours, welcoming places to visit, open farms, farm shops, restaurants, live demonstrations and the joy of celebrating the harvest together. Come and experience the flavours, landscapes and stories of autumn in the Lake Saimaa region.<\/p>\n The festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday, 12\u201313 September 2026, across Enonkoski, Kes\u00e4lahti, Kitee, Oravi, Punkaharju, Rantasalmi, Savonlinna, Savonranta and Sulkava. Festival locations are divided into Places to Visit, Harvest Festival Restaurants and Pop-up Locations.<\/p>\n Unless otherwise stated in the individual location details, all locations are open on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Pick your favourites for the weekend and easily find the places and experiences that interest you most.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes” gap=”0px”][vc_column width=”1\/3″] At Saimaan Satojuhlat, you can explore the destinations at your own pace. Visit farms, manors, museums and village destinations, discover pop up events and enjoy the best autumn flavours at Satojuhlat restaurants.<\/p>\n Visit places that invite you to discover local flavours, products and atmosphere throughout the Satojuhlat weekend.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner] <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes” gap=”0px”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Enjoy harvest-inspired menus, seasonal dishes and local ingredients at the festival’s restaurants and caf\u00e9s.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner] <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes” gap=”0px”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Drop by events, markets and unique places that are open for a limited time only during the Satojuhlat weekend.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner] <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”0px”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Thank you to everyone who joined us! Take a look at some of the highlights from this year\u2019s festival and relive the atmosphere of the weekend. You can find more photos and moments from the festival on our social media channels (in Finnish).<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_gallery images=”594743,594744,594745,594746,594747,594748,594749,594750,594751,594752,594753,594754,594756,594759″ type=”image_grid”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes” gap=”0px”][vc_column][vc_row_inner gap=”0px” el_id=”lunch”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n What would you like to do, see or taste at the Saimaa Harvest Festival? We\u2019ve put together some ideas to help you find the places and experiences that interest you most \u2013 whether you\u2019re looking for local flavours, family-friendly activities, culture, sauna or something a little different.<\/p>\n Looking for somewhere to stop for lunch or dinner? Here are the Harvest Festival locations where you can sit down and enjoy the flavours of the season.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner gap=”0px” el_id=”local”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Taste traditional dishes, seasonal treats and local flavours from around Lake Saimaa \u2013 or pick up something delicious to take home.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner gap=”0px” el_id=”special”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Take a peek inside an artisan dairy, see an old watermill in action or pause for a relaxing sound bowl session. The Harvest Festival is also full of experiences you might not expect to find.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner gap=”0px” el_id=”traditions”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Traditional skills and rural traditions come to life at the Harvest Festival through demonstrations, handicrafts and everyday life in the countryside.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner gap=”0px” el_id=”culture”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Discover local history, art, handicrafts and traditional skills at the Harvest Festival locations.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner gap=”0px” el_id=”sauna”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Take a relaxing sauna break during your Harvest Festival tour. Choose from traditional lakeside saunas or try something a little different.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner gap=”0px” el_id=”family”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Animals, farm life and plenty of fun things to do \u2013 these places are great for the whole family!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/h1>\nSaimaa Harvest Festival 12.-13.9.2026<\/h1>\n
What Would You Like to Experience at the Saimaa Harvest Festival?<\/h2>\n
Plan Your Own Satojuhlat Weekend<\/h2>\n
Experience the Visitor Destinations<\/h3>\n
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Taste the Satojuhlat Restaurants<\/h2>\n
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Discover the Pop-Up Destinations<\/h2>\n
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Highlights from the Saimaa Harvest Festival 2026<\/h2>\n
Pick the Best Ideas for Your Harvest Festival Tour<\/h2>\n
Lunch & Dinner<\/h3>\n
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Local Flavours<\/h3>\n
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Something Special<\/h3>\n
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Living Traditions<\/h3>\n
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Art & Culture<\/h3>\n
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Gentle Sauna Moments<\/h3>\n
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Family Fun<\/h3>\n
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