Programme

The Inari Weeks Programme 2026 is now ready!

The summer events of Finland’s largest and most beautiful municipality will once again take place from 17–26 July 2026!

The Inari Weeks brings together both traditional and new summer events from across the region for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike. The programme offers something for all ages – village celebrations, gold-panning competitions, children’s events, market atmosphere, festivals, folk music gatherings, art exhibitions, hiking excursions, dancing, singing, theatre performances, and watercross racing.

Daily Exhibition: The Golden Age of Mechanized Gold Mining in Lemmenjoki
A photography exhibition by Jukka Gröndahl, featuring images from mechanized gold mining sites in the Lemmenjoki region. 17–26 July 2026. Kuulas Opening Hours: Weekdays, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. Free admission. Organizers: Inari Cultural Services and Jukka Gröndahl

Thursday 16 July - Inariweeks Warm-Up Event

Gold Pan Hike
6:00 PM–8:00 PM. Mukkavuopaja fitness trail. Departure from the S-Market Ivalo parking area. Free admission! Organizer: Ivalo Village Association & S-Market Vaskooli

Friday, 17 July

Paddling the Ivalo River – The Sandy Beaches of the Gold River
8:30 AM–12:30 PM, Ivalo River (departure from Ivalo River Camping). Price: €95 per person. Organizer: Ainoa Outdoors

Haymaking on Koppelontie
9:30 AM–12:00 PM, Koppelontie landscape field. Free admission! Organizer: Municipality of Inari, Technical Services

In the Footsteps of the Inari Sámi
Boat excursion on Lake Inari, exploring its islands and shores. 10:00 AM–6:00 PM. Departure from Nellim Harbour. Price: €30 per person. Organizer: Anarâsah rs (Inari Sámi Association)

Riverboat Excursion to the Ravadas Waterfalls
10:30 AM–2:30 PM. Lemmenjoki Village Road 100, Lemmenjoki. Price: €95 per person. Children aged 5–11: €50. Children under 4: Free of charge. Organizer: Paltto Elämysretket

Visit to the Blue Kota Handicraft Workshop
11:00 AM–6:00 PM. Angeli Reindeer Farm, Konesjärventie 119, Inari. Free admission! Organizer: Anne Karhu-Angeli

Lake Inari Cruise
Departures at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Inari Harbour (Siida side). Cruise on Lake Inari around Ukonsaari. Island, with the possibility of disembarking at Pielpavuono, weather permitting. Tickets: 1:00 PM departure: Adults: €29, Children (4–11 years): €20, 5:00 PM departure: Adults: €27, Children (4–11 years): €18. Organizer: Visit Inari Oy

Body Composition Measurements
2:00 PM–4:00 PM. Coronaria Ivalo. Price: €15 (regular price €35). Organizer: Coronaria

Movie: MINIONS & MONSTERS
4:00 PM–5:30 PM. Kaarre Cinema, Koppelontie 4, Ivalo. Age rating: 7+, Duration: 1 hr 25 min (Finnish dubbed). Tickets: €10, Ticket sales begin 30 minutes before the screening. Organizer: Inari Cultural Services

K-Market Inari Kiepaus
Sports event for participants of all ages. 6:00 PM–7:30 PM, Registration from 5:30 PM. Inari village centre (start from the K-Market Inari parking area). Free admission! Organizer: Inarin Yritys

Summer Evening by Lake Inari
Buffet dinner and live music. 6:00 PM–12:00 AM, Wilderness Hotel Inari, Inarintie 2, Inari. Free admission! Organizer: Wilderness Hotel Inari

Summer Dance Course – Beginners
6:00 PM–9:00 PM, Old Upper Secondary School Hall, Rantatie 10, Ivalo. Free admission! Organizer: Heinäkengät Dance Association

Kultahippu Country Night
American BBQ atmosphere featuring pony rides, grilled food, and live music. 6:00 PM–2:00 AM, Pony rides from 6:00 PM–8:00 PM. Hotel Kultahippu, Petsamontie 1, Ivalo . Tickets: €10, Pony rides: €5. Organizer: Hotel Kultahippu

Folk Music Festival Dance Evening
9:00 PM–12:00 AM, Hotel Ivalo, Ivalontie 34, Ivalo. Tickets: €15. Organizer: Ivalon Pelimannit

Midnight Sun Paddling Tour on Lake Inari
Guided paddling excursion of approximately 8 km, including breaks. 9:30 PM–12:30 AM, Departure from Inari village marina. Price: €95 per person, Organizer: Ainoa Outdoors

Saturday, 18 July

Musical Theatre Performance in Bugøynes
Transportation from Ivalo to a musical theatre production in Bugøynes, directed and written by Arto Mylläri. 9:00 AM–9:00 PM. Price: €160 per person, including transportation, theatre ticket, and buffet lunch at Restaurant Bistroen in Bugøynes. Reservations: info@kukklanbussit.com. Organizer: Visit Bugøynes AS / KukkolanBussit Oy

Crafts and Coffee
A summer market day featuring local handicraft entrepreneurs. 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. Ivalo School and Cultural Centre Kaarre, Koppelontie 4, Ivalo. Free admission. Organizers: Miia Hyvärinen (Kotometsä) and Minna-Carita Moilanen (Minna-Carita's)

Kayaking Adventure on Lake Inari
Day trip on Lake Inari. Suitable for paddlers who have completed at least a Paddler Level 1 course. 10:00 AM–6:00 PM. Veskoniemi Marina, Veskoniementie 1125. Price: €140 per person. Reservations: ainoaoutdoors.fi. Organizer: Ainoa Outdoors

Harbour Dance Event & Lions Club Ivalo 70th Anniversary
Information stands, live music, great food, and a festive harbour dance atmosphere. 10:00 AM–6:00 PM. Inari Village Marina. Free admission. Organizer: Lions Club Ivalo and the Municipality of Inari

Summer Dance Course
10:00 AM–4:15 PM. Old Upper Secondary School Hall. Rantatie 10, Ivalo. Tickets: 2 days (Sat–Sun): €40 (€30 for members), 1 day (Sat or Sun): €30 (€20 for members). Organizer: Heinäkengät Dance Association

New Friends Hiking Event
10:00 AM–6:00 PM. Lemmenjoen Lumo, Lemmenjoentie 1020, Lemmenjoki. Excursion to Joenkielinen Fell by foot (10 km) and by boat. Sauna and karaoke after the hike. Price: €70 per person, including lunch, pancakes, and sauna. Registration: lemmenjokicamping@outlook.com. Organizer: Experience and Accommodation Services Lemmenjoen Lumo

Visit to a Husky Kennel
10:00 AM–3:00 PM. Happy Huskies, Alatörmäsentie 29b, 99800 Ivalo. Visiting times: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:00 PM. Price: €15 per person. Advance booking required: +358 50 5988 488. Organizer: Happy Huskies

Visit to the Blue Kota Handicraft Workshop
11:00 AM–6:00 PM. Angeli Reindeer Farm, Konesjärventie 119, Inari. Free admission! Organizer: Anne Karhu-Angeli

Shooting Event
12:00 PM–6:00 PM. Lauluvaara Shooting Range of Juutua Wilderness and Fishing Association. Angelintie 11, Inari. Free admission! Organizer: Juutuan Erä- ja Kalamiehet Ry.

Summer Day in Nellim
Programme includes music, community singing, social gathering, and of course a raffle. 12:00 PM–3:00 PM. Nellim Fishing Harbour. Nellimintie 4247. Free admission. Organizer: Nellim Village Association

Who Was Oiva Alfred Kola?
Celebratory seminar on the life of Oiva Kola, presented by Jaakko Portti. 12:00 PM–3:00 PM. Ivalo Workers’ Hall, Yhdyskuja 4, Ivalo. Free admission. Organizer: Inari Left Alliance

Lake Inari Cruise
Departures at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Inari Harbour (Siida side). Cruise on Lake Inari around Ukonsaari, Island, with the possibility of disembarking at Pielpavuono, weather permitting. Tickets 1:00 PM departure: Adults: €29, Children (4–11 years): €20. 5:00 PM departure: Adults: €27. Children (4–11 years): €18. Organizer: Visit Inari Oy

iValoiset: Ruottukka’s Lights
A play based on real events and children’s diaries, depicting everyday life at a boarding school. 6:00 PM–7:45 PM. Arctic River Resort, Närverniementie 17, Ivalo. Tickets: €15 per person. Children under 16: €5. Organizer: HT iValoiset

Lemmi Star Karaoke Competition and Other Fun Activities
An evening of karaoke and light-hearted entertainment at Lemmenjoen Lumo. 7:00 PM–11:00 PM. Lemmenjoen Lumo. Lemmenjoentie 1020, Lemmenjoki. Tickets: €5 per person. Organizer: Lemmenjoki Camping

Movie: MINIONS & MONSTERS
7:00 PM–8:30 PM. Kaarre Cinema. Koppelontie 4, Ivalo. Age rating: 7+. Duration: 1 hr 25 min (Finnish subtitles). Tickets: €10. Ticket sales begin 30 minutes before the screening. Organizer: Inari Cultural Services

Folk Music Festival Dance Evening
9:00 PM–12:00 AM. Hotel Ivalo. Ivalontie 34, Ivalo. Tickets: €15. Organizer: Ivalon Pelimannit

Sunday, 19 July

Summer Dance Course
10:00 AM–4:15 PM. Old Upper Secondary School Hall. Rantatie 10, Ivalo. Tickets: 2-day pass (Sat–Sun): €40 (€30 for members). 1-day pass (Sat or Sun): €30 (€20 for members). Organizer: Heinäkengät Dance Association

Saariselkä BikePark Intro
A free, beginner-friendly BikePark event. 11:00 AM–6:00 PM. Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort. Free admission. Organizer: Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort

Visit to the Blue Kota Handicraft Workshop
11:00 AM–6:00 PM. Angeli Reindeer Farm. Konesjärventie 119, Inari. Free admission! Organizer: Anne Karhu-Angeli

La Ferme Des Huskies
Husky kennel visit. 12:00 PM–6:00 PM. Toivoniementie 1363, Kaamanen. Free admission. Organizer: La Ferme Des Huskies

Relaxation Sauna at Lemmenjoki
12:00 PM–5:00 PM. Lemmenjoen Lumo. Lemmenjoentie 1020. Price: €15 per person. Advance booking required: +358 400 414 294. Organizer: Lemmenjoki Camping

Lake Inari Cruise
Departures at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Inari Harbour (Siida side). Cruise on Lake Inari around Ukonsaari Island, with the possibility of disembarking at Pielpavuono, weather permitting. Tickets 1:00 PM departure: Adults: €29. Children (4–11 years): €20. 5:00 PM departure: Adults: €27. Children (4–11 years): €18. Organizer: Visit Inari Oy

Folk Music Festival Closing Concert
The Ivalo Folk Musicians’ event weekend culminates in a closing concert. 1:00 PM–3:00 PM. Ivalo School and Cultural Centre Kaarre, Koppelontie 4, Ivalo. Tickets at the door: €20 per person, including coffee and cake. Organizer: Ivalon Pelimannit

Open Stable Day
Stable visit, pony rides, and a small buffet. 1:00 PM–3:00 PM. High Hill Horses. Rovaniementie 915 i, Ivalo. Free admission. Organizer: High Hill Horses

Movie: MINIONS & MONSTERS
7:00 PM–8:30 PM. Kaarre Cinema. Koppelontie 4, Ivalo. Age rating: 7+. Duration: 1 hr 25 min (Finnish dubbed). Tickets: €10. Ticket sales begin 30 minutes before the screening. Organizer: Inari Cultural Services

Monday, 20 July

Visit Vasatokka
Enjoy a variety of activities, including mini golf, a lakeside sauna, a heritage trail, and a photography exhibition. 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. Vasatokka Youth Centre, Angelintie 696. Free admission. Organizer: Vasatokka Youth Centre

My Feelings, My Signposts
An outdoor summer workshop with a picnic-style atmosphere, focusing on emotions and self-reflection. 10:00 AM–11:00 AM. Sudentie 5, Ivalo. Price: €15 per person. Organizer: Tuokiopoluilla Siiri

Riverboat Excursion to the Ravadas Waterfalls
A riverboat trip into the Lemmenjoki wilderness, including reindeer soup, campfire coffee, and a visit to a reindeer farm. 10:30 AM–2:30 PM. Lemmenjoki Village Road 100, Lemmenjoki. Price: €95 per person. Children aged 5–11: €50. Children under 4: Free of charge. Organizer: Paltto Elämysretket

Outi’s Cake Kiosk
Outi’s Cake Kiosk will be serving sweet treats in the courtyard area of Laura’s Grill in Ivalo daily from 20–24 July, weather permitting. 11:00 AM–4:00 PM. Free admission. Organizer: Outin KakkuKiska

Visit to the Blue Kota Handicraft Workshop
11:00 AM–6:00 PM. Angeli Reindeer Farm. Konesjärventie 119, Inari. Free admission! Organizer: Anne Karhu-Angeli

Family Day at Lemmenjoki
Programme includes the Children’s Talent Lemmenjoki Competition, a family excursion to the Ravadas Waterfalls, sauna sessions, and a fishing competition. 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Lemmenjoentie 1020. Free admission. Additional fees: Boat excursion: €20/adult, €10/children aged 2–17. Fishing competition: €5 (all participants receive a prize). Family sauna: €30/hour. Organizer: Lemmenjoki Camping

Lake Inari Cruise
Departures at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Inari Harbour (Siida side). Cruise on Lake Inari around Ukonsaar. Island, with the possibility of disembarking at Pielpavuono, weather permitting. Tickets: 1:00 PM departure: Adults: €29. Children (4–11 years): €20. 5:00 PM departure: Adults: €27. Children (4–11 years): €18. Organizer: Visit Inari Oy

Movie: MINIONS & MONSTERS
4:00 PM–5:30 PM. Kaarre Cinema. Koppelontie 4, Ivalo. Age rating: 7+
Duration: 1 hr 25 min (Finnish subtitles). Tickets: €10. Ticket sales begin 30 minutes before the screening. Organizer: Inari Cultural Services

iValoiset: Ruottukka’s Lights
A play based on real events and children’s diaries, depicting everyday life at a boarding school. 6:00 PM–7:45 PM. Arctic River Resort. Närverniementie 17, Ivalo. Tickets: €15 per person. Children under 16: €5. Organizer: HT iValoiset

Tuesday, 21 July

Introduction to Open Water Swimming
Learn about open water swimming and try the sport under the guidance of experienced instructors. 10:00 AM–11:30 AM. Ivalo Beach, Rantapolku, Ivalo. Free admission. Organizer: Ivalon Latu

We in Inari / MLL Inari
Children’s drawing station under the canopy at Ivalo Pharmacy. 10:00 AM–6:00 PM. Ivalontie 10, Ivalo. Free admission. Organizer: Mannerheim League for Child Welfare, Inari Local Association

Visit to the Blue Kota Handicraft Workshop
11:00 AM–6:00 PM. Angeli Reindeer Farm. Konesjärventie 119, Inari. Free admission! Organizer: Anne Karhu-Angeli

La Ferme Des Huskies
Husky kennel visit. 12:00 PM–6:00 PM. Toivoniementie 1363, Kaamanen. Free admission. Organizer: La Ferme Des Huskies

Saariselkä Flea Market & Disc Golf Day
12:00 PM–3:00 PM (Disc golf begins at 1:00 PM). Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort. Kullanhuuhtojantie, Saariselkä. Free admission. Organizer: Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort

Lake Inari Cruise
Departures at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Inari Harbour (Siida side). Cruise on Lake Inari around Ukonsaar. Island, with the possibility of disembarking at Pielpavuono, weather permitting. Tickets 1:00 PM departure: Adults: €29: Children (4–11 years): €20. 5:00 PM departure: Adults: €27. Children (4–11 years): €18. Organizer: Visit Inari Oy

Children’s Fishing Event
1:00 PM–3:00 PM. "Haravalantto". Piiskuntie 2, Ivalo. Free admission. Organizer: Ivalon Erämiehet ry and Lapland Recreational Fishers Association

Memory Café
Brain exercises, memory-related information, and enjoyable social interaction. 1:00 PM–3:00 PM. Kuulas Community Centre. Rantatie 10 B, Ivalo. Free admission. Organizer: Lapland Memory Association

Lemmenjoki Gold-Panning Competition
Competition categories for all ages. 2:00 PM–6:00 PM. Lemmenjoen Lumo Experience and Accommodation Services. Lemmenjoentie 1020. Free admission. Organizer: Luova Lemmenjoki Association

Try Canoeing and Kayaking
Get acquainted with paddling under the guidance of professional instructors. 3:00 PM–6:00 PM. Beach area of Hotel Kultahippu, Petsamontie 1, Ivalo. Free admission. Organizers: Ainoa Outdoors, Explorelink Inari, and the Municipality of Inari Leisure Services

Village Bingo
4:00 PM–5:30 PM. Kuulas Community Centre. Rantatie 10 B, Ivalo. Bingo cards cost €2.50 each, with proceeds supporting volunteer activities for senior citizens. Organizer: Ivalo Village Association

Movie: MINIONS & MONSTERS
4:00 PM–5:30 PM. Kaarre Cinema. Koppelontie 4, Ivalo. Age rating: 7+
Duration: 1 hr 25 min (Finnish dubbed). Tickets: €10. Ticket sales begin 30 minutes before the screening. Organizer: Inari Cultural Services

Introduction to Open Water Swimming
Learn about open water swimming and try the sport under the guidance of experienced instructors. 6:00 PM–7:30 PM. Ivalo Beach. Rantapolku, Ivalo. Free admission. Organizer: Ivalon Latu

Sunset Cycling Tour
A guided mountain biking excursion through the landscapes of Urho Kekkonen National Park. 8:00 PM–10:00 PM. Suomen Latu Kiilopää, Kiilopääntie 620. Price: €99 per person – includes guided activity, electric fat bike, and helmet. €70 per person with your own bike – includes guided activity. Organizer: Suomen Latu Kiilopää

Wednesday 22, July

Escape the Stress – Wellness Day in Lemmenjoki
Boat excursion to a waterfall, approximately 6 km guided hike on Joenkielinen Fell, a light soup lunch, and a relaxing sauna. 9:00 AM–6:00 PM. Lemmenjoentie 1020, Lemmenjoki. Price: €99 per person, including lunch, sauna, and use of a SUP board or canoe. Organizer: Lemmenjoen Lumo Experience and Accommodation Services

Traditional 'Rokuli' Days
Courtyard market and flea market, gold-panning competitions and traditional sluicing demonstrations, as well as delicious food and baked treats. 11:00 AM–6:00 PM. Savottakahvila. Viskitie 11, Laanila, Saariselkä. Free admission. Organizer: Savottakahvila

Visit to the Blue Kota Handicraft Workshop
11:00 AM–6:00 PM. Angeli Reindeer Farm. Konesjärventie 119, Inari. Free admission. Organizer: Anne Karhu-Angeli

Kaamanen Artisans Exhibition & Serger Sewing Workshop
Exhibition by local artisans and an opportunity to learn how to use a serger sewing machine. 12:00 PM–6:00 PM. Jokitörmä Holiday Village. Kaamasentie 2709. Free admission. Organizer: Kaamanen Artisans and the Village Association

La Ferme Des Huskies
Husky kennel visit. 12:00 PM–6:00 PM. Toivoniementie 1363, Kaamanen. Free admission. Organizer: La Ferme Des Huskies

Body Composition Measurements
3:00 PM–5:00 PM. Coronaria Ivalo. Price: €15 (regular price €35). Organizer: Coronaria

Community Sing-Along at Kuulas
Pekka Mertaniemi and musician friends lead a sing-along session in the lobby of Kuulas Community Centre. 3:00 PM–5:00 PM. Kuulas Community Centre. Rantatie 10 B, Ivalo. Free admission. Organizer: Inari Association of the Finnish Pensioners’ Federation

Shake the Dust – Movement & Rest
Shake the Dust is an uplifting body-based practice that combines yoga, fitness-inspired movement, energetic free movement, restorative rest, and inspiring music. 5:30 PM–7:30 PM. Price: €25 per person. Registration: pilvi@kunnonhoitola.fi / kunnonhoitola.fi. Organizer: Kunnonhoitola, Pilvi Ingebrigtsen

Asian Buffet
6:00 PM–9:00 PM. Hotel Kultahippu. Petsamontie 1, Ivalo. Price: €32.90 per person. Children aged 4–14: 50% discount. Organizer: Hotel Kultahippu

Stage Spectacular
A short theatre performance by the amateur theatre trio Sattuma. 6:00 PM–7:00 PM. Ivalo School and Cultural Centre Kaarre. Koppelontie 4, Ivalo. Free admission. Organizer: Amateur Theatre Trio Sattuma

Thursday, 23 July

A Traveller’s Stopover
A relaxing and reflective experience for travellers. 10:00 AM–11:30 AM. Sudentie 5, Ivalo. Price: €45. Registration: siiri@tuokiopolulla.fi. Organizer: Tuokiopolulla Siiri

Juutua River Rafting Adventure
Experience the rapids of the Juutua River aboard a safe inflatable raft with professional guides. 11:00 AM–4:00 PM. Departure from Solojärvi Boat Launch Site, Kittiläntie 1330, 99800 Inari. Price: Adults: €80. Youth aged 14–17: €50. Organizer: Lapin Luontolomat Oy

Visit to the Blue Kota Handicraft Workshop
11:00 AM–6:00 PM. Angeli Reindeer Farm. Konesjärventie 119, Inari. Free admission! Organizer: Anne Karhu-Angeli

Kaamanen Artisans Exhibition & Serger Sewing Workshop
12:00 PM–6:00 PM. Jokitörmä Holiday Village. Kaamasentie 2709, Kaamanen. Free admission. Organizer: Kaamanen Artisans and the Village Association

Maahinen Summer Café & Kiilopää Smoke Sauna
12:00 PM–4:30 PM. Suomen Latu Kiilopää. Kiilopääntie 620, Saariselkä. A meal of flame-grilled salmon at Maahinen Summer Café and access to the traditional smoke sauna for a combined price of €34 per person. Organizer: Suomen Latu Kiilopää

Lake Inari Cruise
Departures at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Inari Harbour (Siida side). Cruise on Lake Inari around Ukonsaari Island, with the possibility of disembarking at Pielpavuono, weather permitting. Tickets: 1:00 PM departure: Adults: €29, Children (4–11 years): €20. 5:00 PM departure: Adults: €27. Children (4–11 years): €18. Organizer: Visit Inari Oy

Border Waters Kayaking Tour – Nellim to Virtaniemi
Join a kayaking excursion led by a professional guide. 1:00 PM–6:00 PM. Departure from Nellim Harbour, Nellimintie 4247. Price: €95 per person. Organizer: Ainoa Outdoors

Open House at the Fire Station
Come and learn about volunteer firefighting activities and explore rescue service vehicles and equipment. 2:00 PM–6:00 PM. Ivalo Fire Station, Kaamostie 6, Ivalo. Free admission, Organizer: Ivalo Volunteer Fire Brigade

Documentary Film: A Paddling Campaign for Lake Inari National Park
5:00 PM–6:30 PM. Ivalo School and Cultural Centre Kaarre. Koppelontie 4, Ivalo. Free admission. Organizer: Friends of Nature in Inari Association

Dog Club Summer Event
Toy Dog Show, informal dog show (Match Show), and unofficial Rally Obedience competitions. 5:00 PM–9:00 PM. Ivalo Sports Field. Vasatie 1, Ivalo. Free admission. Organizer: North Lapland Dog Club Association

Children’s Disco
5:00 PM–7:00 PM. Hotel Kultahippu. Petsamontie 1, Ivalo. Tickets: €5 per person. Organizer: Hotel Kultahippu

Community Sing-Along Evening
Community singing led by Henna Karppinen, with product sales, grilled sausages, and a café. Time: Evening event. Mukkavuopaja, Ivalontie 9, Ivalo. Free admission. Organizer: Ivalo Women Entrepreneurs Association

Open Water Swimming Excursion
The swimming distance ranges from approximately 500–2,000 metres and is adjusted according to participants’ swimming experience and preferences. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM. Pasasjärvi, Ivalo. Free admission. Organizer: Ivalon Latu Association

Friday, 24 July

Paddling the Ivalo River – The Sandy Beaches of the Gold River
Explore the beautiful sandy shores of the lower Ivalo River. 8:30 AM–12:30 PM. Ivalo River. Departure from Ivalo River Camping. Price: €95 per person. Organizer: Ainoa Outdoors

Visit to the Blue Kota Handicraft Workshop
11:00 AM–6:00 PM. Angeli Reindeer Farm. Konesjärventie 119, Inari. Free admission! Organizer: Anne Karhu-Angeli

Lake Inari Cruise
Departures at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Inari Harbour (Siida side). Cruise on Lake Inari around Ukonsaari Island, with the possibility of disembarking at Pielpavuono, weather permitting. Tickets: 1:00 PM departure: Adults: €29. Children (4–11 years): €20. 5:00 PM departure: Adults: €27. Children (4–11 years): €18. Organizer: Visit Inari Oy

An Evening of Teuvo Lehtola’s Photography at Siida
5:00 PM–6:45 PM. Siida Sámi Museum. Inarintie 46, Inari. Free admission. Organizer: Siida Sámi Museum

Watercross Ivalo 2026
1:00 PM–6:00 PM. Arctic River Resort. Närverniementie 17, Ivalo. Tickets: Two-Day Pass: Tuovilan Gummi: €25 (available until 10 July only) & At the gate: €30 (available 24–25 July only). One Day Pass: €15 (available 8 June–10 July and 24–25 July). Children (7–15 years) Two-day pass: €5. Children under 7: Free admission. Organizer: Upper Lapland Snowmobile Club Association

Back to Närkkä – Official Watercross Ivalo Afterparty Festival
Featuring Waldo’s People, Osmo’s Cosmos, and DJ Sven. 7:00 PM–1:30 AM. Arctic River Resort. Närverniementie 17, Ivalo. Tickets: Advance sale: €50 (2-day pass). At the gate: €30 (1-day pass). Organizer: Arctic River Resort

Watercross Afterparty at Kultahippu
10:00 PM–4:30 AM. Hotel Kultahippu. Petsamontie 1, Ivalo. Organizer: Hotel Kultahippu

Saturday, 25 July

What a Market! Kafea Gufihtar Turns 10
A family-friendly celebration in the courtyard of Kafea Gufihtar in Kuttura. 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. Kutturantie 1628 / Sotajoentie 2. 99830 Inari. Free admission. Organizer: Kafea Gufihtar

Kayaking Adventure on Lake Inari
This excursion is suitable for paddlers with basic skills who have completed at least a Paddler Level 1 course or have equivalent experience. 10:00 AM–6:00 PM. Veskoniemi Marina. Veskoniementie 1125, 99800 Ivalo. Price: €140 per person. Organizer: Ainoa Outdoors

Sleepyhead Day Market
Market stalls by local entrepreneurs, a flea market, and workshops featuring handicrafts and sheep yoga. Meet Ilonka’s wonderful animals, including huskies, sheep, goats, chickens, and ducks! 10:00 AM–6:00 PM. Ilonka . Rovaniementie 915a, Ivalo. Free admission. Organizer: Ilonka

Visit to the Blue Kota Handicraft Workshop
11:00 AM–6:00 PM. Angeli Reindeer Farm. Konesjärventie 119, Inari. Free admission! Organizer: Anne Karhu-Angeli

Lake Inari Cruise
Departures at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Inari Harbour (Siida side). Cruise on Lake Inari around Ukonsaari Island, with the possibility of disembarking at Pielpavuono, weather permitting. Tickets: 1:00 PM departure: Adults: €29: Children (4–11 years): €20. 5:00 PM departure: Adults: €27. Children (4–11 years): €18. Organizer: Visit Inari Oy

Watercross Ivalo 2026
11:00 AM–6:00 PM. Arctic River Resort. Närverniementie 17, Ivalo. Tickets: Two-Day Pass: Tuovilan Gummi: €25 (available until 10 July only) & At the gate: €30 (available 24–25 July only). One Day Pass: €15 (available 8 June–10 July and 24–25 July). Children (7–15 years) Two-day pass: €5. Children under 7: Free admission. Organizer: Upper Lapland Snowmobile Club Association

Back to Närkkä – Official Watercross Ivalo Afterparty Festival

Featuring Talonpoika Lalli, Jukka Koivumaa & Palava, Osmo’s Cosmos, and DJ Sven. 7:00 PM–1:30 AM. Arctic River Resort. Närverniementie 17, Ivalo. Tickets: Advance sale: €50 (2-day pass). At the gate: €30 (1-day pass). Organizer: Arctic River Resort

Watercross Afterparty at Kultahippu
10:00 PM–4:30 AM. Hotel Kultahippu. Petsamontie 1, Ivalo. Organizer: Hotel Kultahippu

Sunday, 26 July

Clean Beach Jääsaari – Beach Clean-Up & Boat Excursion
Join the Clean Beach shoreline clean-up event on Jääsaari Island in Lake Inari! 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Jääsaari, Lake Inari. Free boat transportation from Veskoniemi Marina. Organizers: Keep Lapland Tidy Association, Municipality of Inari, Ivalon Eräsoppi, Lapeco Municipal Waste Management Authority, and Inarin Tunturisudet Association

Visit to the Blue Kota Handicraft Workshop
11:00 AM–6:00 PM. Angeli Reindeer Farm. Konesjärventie 119, Inari. Free admission! Organizer: Anne Karhu-Angeli

Inari Village Community Yard Sale
Community flea market at the Inari village marketplace. 12:00 PM–5:00 PM. Inarintie 41, Inari. To reserve a sales spot: kylayhdistys.inarinkk@gmail.com. Organizer: Inari Village Association

Lake Inari Cruise
Departures at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Inari Harbour (Siida side). Cruise on Lake Inari around Ukonsaari Island, with the possibility of disembarking at Pielpavuono, weather permitting.. Tickets: 1:00 PM departure: Adults: €29. Children (4–11 years): €20. 5:00 PM departure: Adults: €27. Children (4–11 years): €18. Organizer: Visit Inari Oy

Koppelo Village Festival
A warm and traditional village celebration held at the Koppelo Village House, set in the surroundings of the former village school. 3:00 PM–5:00 PM. Koppelo Village House, Koppelontie 890, Ivalo. Free admission. Organizer: Koppelo Village Association