Events

Utsjoen Lumo – Ohcejohka šearrá – Cultural Week

Utsjoen Lumo – Ohcejohka šearrá – Cultural Week will be held again in Utsjoki during the second week of July 3.-9.7.2023! Now in its second year, the cultural week will be full of activities to see and experience in Utsjoki.

There will be all kinds of events and especially Sámi music and culture for all ages, whether you come from near or far! The programme for the main festivals of the week has already been finalised, otherwise the associations, companies and other actors in the municipality of Utsjoki can propose their own programme for the week.

Nightless Night Trail

Date: 7.7.2023 at 18:00 – 8.7.2023 at 18:00.

Location: Saariselkä.

The Nightless Night Trail is not a race, it is an ode to the fells of Saariselkä and the nightless night.

The event has two different groups with 6h and 12h driving times. The nature of the event is a guided ride, which takes you at a pace to suit the group on the trails of Urho Kekkonen National Park and the Hammastunturi wilderness. The organiser will provide service along the way, but participants are advised to bring their own food, fluids and basic spare parts for their own bikes.

It is also possible to participate with an electric bike, as long as you make sure you have enough battery power. Battery replacement is possible on both routes.

Travel information
The 6h group ride is approximately 60-70km depending on the level of the group. If there are enough participants, participants can be divided into two groups of different speeds.
A 12h group can cover 120-140km depending on the level of the group. If there are enough participants, participants can be divided into two groups of different speeds

Timetable

7.7.2023 at 18.00 Departure of both groups, from the Outdoor Expert office
7.7.2023 at 24.00 6h group at the finish line
8.7.2023 at 06.00 12h group at the finish line

Prices
Until 30.5.2023 Early Bird price 50€/person
Until 30.6.2023 80€/person

The European Gold Panning Championship

The European Gold Panning Championship will be contested in Tankavaara 20.-23.7.2023

Pre-registration via the website ends 14.7.2023 at 17:00

Your name will only be entered after you have selected the competition categories.
First select the competition categories you wish to register for in the Participants section and click on the CLICK button. You will then be able to enter your name and details and the names of your team on the entry form.

Please only enter one competitor at a time, the price will be calculated automatically.

Payment: you can pay your entry later at the race office or immediately via online banking or credit card (you will be redirected to the Paytrail payment page). You will receive a receipt for the payment by email.

You can pay your entry at the race office on the spot, in which case select “pay later”. Cancellation is free of charge until 14 July, we will automatically refund the registration fee to you when you cancel your registration via email info@tankavaara.fi

Confirmation.

The late registration fee is 5€ per competitor or 5€ per team in team series.

Access to the competition area is free of charge and does not require registration.

Please note that by participating in the competition you agree to the use of your name and any photos taken of you at the competition site in publications, starting lists and results related to the competition event of the Lapland Gold Diggers Association.

Photo: Tankavaaran Kultakylä

Inari Weeks 2023

Inari Weeks brings together the traditional and modern summer events of the region for the delight of locals and tourists alike. The traditional programme offers something for everyone: village festivals, gold panning competitions, children’s events, markets, concerts, church festivals, traditional music, art exhibitions, hiking, dancing, singsongs and theatre.

We are looking forward to seeing you at the summer events of Inari Weeks, in the largest and most beautiful municipality of Finland!

Dance class of Inari Weeks

Dancing again during Inari weeks!

The Inari Weeks dance course, which has already become a tradition, will take place again and this time in the familiar way. During the last week of July, dance classes for all ages will be offered at the Ivalo Kaarre for three days (Mon-Fri) and on Friday of the same week, the final performance of the course will be held at the Kuulaas cultural space (free of charge at 16:45).

In Ivalo at Kaarre (Koppelontie 4)
children (4-6 years) 16:30-17:15
children (7-9 years) 17:15-18:00
Youth (+10 years) 18:00-19:00
adults (+16 years) 19:00-20:00

Classes Mon-Fri 24.-26.7. (note: no classes on Thursday)
Free final performance in Kuulas (Ivalontie 6) on Fri 28.7. at 16:45.

The classes mix elements of show, contemporary and free dance with a relaxed approach, with the emphasis on the joy of movement and togetherness.
Janita Rantanen, a dance artist from Hanko who is gradually becoming more and more Inari, will be the instructor. No previous dance experience is required to participate, just come as you are.
You will need clothes suitable for movement, a water bottle and a moving mind.

Registration: janita.m.rantanen@gmail.com
Course prices: 45min 35e I 60min 45e

Let´s dance! 🙂

Lapland O Week 2023

Lapland O Week is a relaxed fitness orienteering event in the Saariselkä fell area. The 5-day event offers an unforgettable orienteering experience in the beautiful mountain scenery of Lapland every day. There are 9 different routes to choose from, with something for everyone. There are short courses for beginners, but also longer and more demanding courses for those who have done more orienteering. Lapland O Week is a great way to experience Lapland’s nature through sport.

Ivalo Watercross 2023

29.7.2023 will once again compete for the victory of the Ivalo Watercross! Snowmobiling on the water promised at Hotelli Ivalo beach! The categories are under 600, semipro, hobby and open as a national watercross competition. The event is an event for the whole family. Welcome to Ivalo

Fell Orienteering in Kiilopää

Lapin Veikot organises the Finnish Fell Orienteering  5.-6.8.2023 in the beautiful scenery of Kiilopää. The competition centre is located in the Kiilopää resort of Suomen Latu.

Kiilopää’s terrain and environment offer participants excellent opportunities for fell traversing and leisure activities. The terrain is very easy to navigate and the tracks are mainly in open tundra.

XXIV Jänkhällä Jytisee

XXIV Jänkhällä Jytisee will be held in Saariselkä 17.-20.8.2023!
The biggest motorcycle event in Northern Finland will bring together thousands of enthusiasts. The Jänkhällä Jytisee, which will be held in August at Santa’s Hotel Tunturi in Saariselkä, will offer entertainment and fun for motorcyclists from all over Finland. Previous years’ performers include Popeda, Kotiteollisuus, Seb FMX, Viki Rosti and Stunt Freaks Team.

The 2023 programme has now been published!
Thursday 17.8. The weekend party will be kicked off by the hugely popular Portion Boys!

Thursday also Kake Randelin, Jukka Koivumaa & Palava and the 2020 metal band Reaperium from Sodankylä!
Friday 18.8. Esa Pulliainen W/Mr Breathless, In The Mood & Suvi Karjula, Jukka Koivumaa & Palava, Reaperium and Talonpoika Lalli in Lutto night club in the evening!
Saturday 19.8. The event will be crowned by Genital Motors and Jukka Koivumaa & Palava

Event photo by Ellinoora Harju