PREPARTY
Advance tickets to the Piirpauke 50th Anniversary Concert on 18 July at 5–7 pm.
Cinema Kaarre, Koppelontie 4, Ivalo.
Tickets: adults €15, pensioners, students, unemployed €12, school children and younger €10.
Card, cash, ePassi and SmartumPay.
Vaskoolipatikka hike and Inari Weeks’ preparty on 18 July at 6–20 pm.
Departure from outside S-market Ivalo, Petsamontie 2, Ivalo. Organisers: Ivalon Kyläyhdistys ry and S-market Ivalo.
Friday 19 July
10 am–8 pm Lemmenjoki gold panning tour. Elämys- ja majoituspalvelu Lemmenjoen Lumo, Lemmenjoentie 1020, Lemmenjoki. Price €80 (minimum five people). Bookings by 17 July, tel. +358 40 04 14 294.
10:30 am–2:30 pm Koppelontie field reaping work party. Koppelontie 1, Ivalo. Organisers: Inari Municipality, Department of Technical Services and Pidä Lappi Siistinä ry.
10:30 am–2:30 pm River boat cruise to Ravadas Falls. Lemmenjoen kylätie 100, Lemmenjoki. Prices €85/person (minimum two people), children 5–11 y €45. Further information and bookings: www.paltto.fi. Organiser: Paltto Elämysretket.
12 am–2 pm Posetiivi Josef & Kolme kuollutta poetry performance. Ivalo town centre at 1 pm. Organiser: Kimmo Panula.
11 am–3 pm Peräkärrykirppis second-hand market. Työväentalo community hall, Yhdyskuja 4, Ivalo. Organiser: Inari Left Alliance.
12 am–7 pm Fish theme day, get to know commercial fishing. Petsamontie 5, Ivalo. Organiser: Inari Municipality, Lapin Kalaleader and Inarin kaupalliset kalastajat ry. Brass septet Saaren Soittajat plays at 12:30 pm, 3 pm and 5 pm.
12 am–3 pm Coronaria walking clinic. Piiskuntie 5, Ivalo. Lecture by a physiotherapist at 12 am–12:45 pm. Individual walking gait analysis for first 10 people at 1–5 pm. Organiser: Coronaria Ivalo.
4–6 pm Karaoke. Nellimintie 4230, Nellim. Organisers: Wilderness Hotels and Wilderness Hotel Nellim.
4–6 pm Garland workshop. Neste Inari Juutuantörmä, Menesjärventie 1, Inari. Price €30. Further information and bookings: suvi.pirkola@juutuantorma.fi, 050 523 3568. Organisers: Ivalon TaimiTupa ja Juutuantörmä Catering.
6–9 pm Suvitanssit dance course. Old yläasteen koulu school, Rantatie 10, Ivalo. Finnish foxtrot, Finnish tango and single-time swing. Instructor Kimmo Luukkonen. Course fee for three days €25, club members €20. Advance bookings: ritva.marin@pp.inet.fi. Organiser: Tanssiseura Heinäkengät ry.
6–7 pm Singing bowl relaxation. Culture Centre Kuulas, Rantatie 10 B, Ivalo. Tickets €10. Organiser: Mielen Sopusointu.
6–7 pm Myyttinen itä piano concert. Ivalo School and Cultural Centre Kaarre, Koppelontie 4, Ivalo. Tickets €10. Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Culture.
6–9 pm Porrasmaraton marathon at Jänkkävaara workout stairs. Jänkkävaarantie, Ivalo. Organiser: UlkoilmaPT Sami Kauppinen.
7–8:30 pm Bingo in Inari. Neste Inari Juutuantörmä, Menesjärventie 1, Inari. Price €12 coupon. Organisers: Neste Inari Juutuantörmä and Inarin Yritys ry.
9 pm–2 am Ivalo “Pelimannipäivät” festival of traditional music. Opening dance. Hotelli Ivalo, Ivalontie 34, Ivalo. Artists: Ivalon Pelimannit, Virpi and Katja Kätkä, Channel Four, Mia Leivo, Anneli and Esko Kätkä, and Putaan Pelimannit. Age limit 18+. Tickets: €20. Organiser: Ivalon Pelimannit ry.
11:30 pm–1 am Cledos @ PaPaNa. Inarintie 49, Inari. Tickets €25. Organiser: PaPaNa.
Saturday 20 July
10 am–6 pm Inari from the air, on the ground and under the ground. Nanguniemi small craft harbour, Nanguniementie 1258, Ivalo. With Tunturi-Ilmailijat, Inarin järvipelastajat, Inarin Urheilusukeltajat, police patrol boat, Finnish Boarder Guard boat patrol, Rajasotilaskotiyhdistys, Pidä Lappi Siistinä ry and Eräsoppi. Organiser: Lions Club Ivalo ry.
10 am–5 pm Suvitanssit dance course. See programme for 19 July.
10:30–11:30 am Husky-visit for everyone. Nomadic Naali Huskyfarm, Koppelontie 379, Ivalo. Bookings by 19 July, tel. +358 40 62 59 871 or info@nomadicnaali.com. Organiser: Nomadic Naali Oy.
11 am–3 pm Peräkärrykirppis second-hand market. Catering/cafeteria Kuuputin piha, Ivalontie 22, Ivalo. Reserve a spot: +358 40 76 25 182 or info@kuuputti.fi.
11 am–2 pm Siisti Biitsi! beach cleaning work party. Veskoniemi small craft harbour, Veskoniementie 1125, Ivalo. Organisers: Pidä Lappi Siistinä ry, Eräsoppi & Inarin Luonnonystävät ry.
11 am–5:30 pm Visit a kennel of happy Huskies. Happy Huskies, Alatörmäsentie 29b, Ivalo. Visiting hours: 11 am, 12 am, 1 pm and 4:30 pm. Bookings: +358 50 59 88 488. Organiser: Happy Huskies.
11 am–5 pm Kädentaitoja ja kahvia handicrafts & coffee market. Culture Centre Kuulas, Rantatie 10 B, Ivalo. Organisers: Inarilaiset kädentaitajat.
11 am–4 pm Yard festival. Yard of Ivalo Pentecostal Church, Metsätie 2, Ivalo. Organiser: Ivalo Pentecostal Church.
11 am–5 pm Marryn salaisuus ja Saanantauti – book presentation and sales. Culture Centre Kuulas, Rantatie 10 B, Ivalo. Organiser: Sinikka Labba.
12 am–3 pm Performances by Pelimannit. Pelimannit musicians performing in shops, public areas, care homes and terraces around the village of Ivalo. Organiser: Ivalon Pelimannit ry.
12 am–4 pm Sevettijärvi festival. Sevettijärvi sports field, Sevettijärventie 9011, Sevettijärvi. Handicraft market and field sport competition. Organisers: Sevetin Peurat ry.
12 am–2 pm Summer festival at Skolt Sámi Heritage House. Sevettijärventie 9041, Sevettijärvi. Organiser: Sámi Museum and Nature Centre Siida.
1:30–8 pm Women’s night: yoga, women’s circle & sauna. Aurora Village, Aurorakuja 38, Ivalo. Further information and booking instructions: www.kunnonhoitola.fi. Organiser: Kunnonhoitola, Pilvi Ingebrigtsen.
2–7 pm Legendary Lemmenjoki gold panning competition. Elämys- ja majoituspalvelut Lemmenjoen Lumo / Lemmenjoki Camping, Lemmentientie 1020, Lemmenjoki. Bookings from 12 am to 2 pm.
5–7 pm Kuntokiepaus walk/run by Inari K-Market. Inarintie 45, Inari. Organisers: Inarin Yritys and Inari K-Market.
5–8 pm Paddling tour on Ivalojoki River. Venevalkamantie slipway, Ivalo. Duration: 3 h. Price: €124/person. Further information and bookings: +358 45 67 07 754 or ulkoilmapt@gmail.com. Organiser: UlkoilmaPT Sami Kauppinen.
6:30–11:30 pm Lemmin Tähti karaoke competition. Elämys- ja majoituspalvelut Lemmenjoen Lumo / Lemmenjoki Camping, Lemmentientie 1020, Lemmenjoki.
9 pm–2 am Ivalo” Pelimannipäivät” festival of traditional music. Dance. Hotel Ivalo, Ivalontie 34, Ivalo. Tickets: €20. Age limit 18+.
Sunday 21 July
10 am–4 pm Suvitanssit dance course. See programme for 19 July.
10:30 am–3 pm Village Sunday brunch. Aurora Village, Aurorakuja 38, Ivalo. Prices: €39, children under 12 y €15. Reserve a table: info@auroravillage.fi.
11 am–4 pm Try out scuba diving. Inari village beach/small craft harbour, Inarintie 42, Inari. Price: €50. Further information and bookings: +358 50 43 82 441. Organiser: Wildbase Diving.
1–3 pm Ivalo” Pelimannipäivät” festival of traditional music – 50th anniversary concert. Ivalo School and Cultural Centre Kaarre, Koppelontie 4, Ivalo. Artists: Ivalon Pelimannit, tango princess Mia Leivo, Putaan Pelimannit, Mikko Keskimaunu, Tarja and Timo Perkiö, Risto Nyqvist & Channel Four, Helvi Hangasvaara, Anneli and Esko Kätkä, Make Leppänen, and Virpi and Katja Kätkä. Tickets: €20. Organiser: Ivalon Pelimannit ry.
3–5 pm Nellim village championship competition in Mölkky. Wilderness Hotel Nellim, Nellimintie 4230, Nellim. Organisers: Wilderness Hotels and Wilderness Hotel Nellim.
3–7:30 pm Kiilopää smoke sauna Kuurakaltio. Kiilopääntie 620, Saariselkä. Price: €18/person. Bookings one week in advance: +358 16 67 00 700 or kiilopaa@suomenlatu.fi. Organiser: Suomen Latu Kiilopää.
5–6 pm Elämää äärioloissa: Siiri & Manu (premier). Ivalo School and Cultural Centre Kaarre, Koppelontie 4, Ivalo. Documentary film, duration 30 minutes. Organiser: Inarin Luonnonystävät ry.
6–8 pm Piirpauke 50th Anniversary Concert. Sámi Cultural Centre Sajos, Menesjärventie 2a, Inari. Tickets: adults €15, pensioners, students, unemployed €12, school children and younger €10.
Monday 22 July
10–10:45 am Outdoor gymnastics. Sports field, Vasantie 1, Ivalo. Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Leisure Activities.
10:30 am–2:30 pm River boat cruise to Ravadas Falls. See programme for 19 July.
11 am–6 pm Outin KakkuKiska cake and bakery kiosk. Lauran Grilli yard, Ivalontie 15, Ivalo. Organiser: Tmi Outin KakkuKiska.
11 am–12:30 pm Film night: Inside Out 2 (dubbed in Finnish). Cinema Kaarre, Koppelontie 4, Ivalo. Tickets €10. Age limit 7+. Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Culture.
12 am–2 pm Café of memories. Culture Centre Kuulas, Rantatie 10 B, Ivalo. Organiser: Alzheimer Society of Lapland.
12 am–2 pm Youth workers’ touring car. Sevettijärvi school yard, Sevettijärventie 9076, Sevettijärvi. Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Leisure Activities.
1–1:45 pm Outdoor gymnastics. Kiianpuisto, Menesjärventie 2, Inari. Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Leisure Activities.
1–5 pm Ilmaise ite! drama course. Culture Centre Kuulas, Rantatie 10 B, Ivalo. A two-day course for 8–13-year-olds (maximum 12 participants). Bookings by 19 July (name, age, guardian’s name and contact information, other information): mk.mertaniemi@gmail.com. Organisers: Mimmi Mertaniemi and Inari Municipality, Department of Culture.
5–5:30 pm Elämää äärioloissa: Siiri & Manu documentary film. See programme for 21 July.
6–7 pm Beach Body Vibes training on the beach. Ivalo sandy beach, Rantapolku, Ivalo. Price €10. Organiser: UlkoilmaPT Sami Kauppinen.
7–9 pm Esterin eteisvärinä summer theatre play (premier). Culture Centre Kuulas, Rantatie 10 B, Ivalo. Tickets €15. Organiser: Harrastajateatteri iValoiset.
Tuesday 23 July
11 am–5 pm eBike tour to Kopsujärvi and sauna. Ruijankeino 2, Saariselkä. Price €130/person (minimum three people). Bookings: minna@arcticskylapland.com or +358 40 15 59 700. Organiser: Arctic Sky Ay.
11 am–6 pm Outin KakkuKiska cake and bakery kiosk. See programme for 22 July.
1–2:30 pm Fishing for children. Haravalantto, municipal hall park, Piiskuntie 2, Ivalo. Organisers: Ivalon Erämiehet ry & Lapin vapaa-ajankalastajat ry.
1–5 pm Ilmaise ite! drama course. See programme for 22 July.
2–5 pm Siida summer festival. Inarintie 46, Inari. The programme is included in Siida’s entrance ticket: adults €15, reduced €13, children 7–17 y €7, children 0–6 y free. Guided tours at 2 and 4 pm. Organisers: Sámi Museum and Nature Centre Siida.
6–7 pm Pyrstötön – evening of books Arja Kotiranta. Ivalo library, Piiskuntie 4, Ivalo. Organiser: Inari municipal library.
6–8:45 pm Film night: Stormskerry Maja. Cinema Kaarre, Koppelontie 4, Ivalo. Tickets €10. Age limit 12+. Subtitled in Finnish and English! Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Culture.
8–10 pm Midnight sun mountain biking tour. Kiilopääntie 620, Saariselkä. Price: €120/person. Bookings: https://kiilopaa.johku.com. Organiser: Suomen Latu Kiilopää.
Wednesday 24 July
10 am–5 pm Casual Wednesday at Savottakahvila café. Viskitie, Saariselkä. Organiser: Laanilan Savotta Oy.
10 am–4 pm Canoeing on Tankajoki River. Ruijankeino 2, Saariselkä. Price €130/person (minimum three people) or €220 with a friend (two people). Book by 23 July at 4 pm: minna@arcticskylapland.com or +358 40 15 59 700. Organiser: Arctic Sky Ay.
10:30 am–2:30 pm River boat cruise to Ravadas Falls. See programme for 19 July.
11 am–6 pm Outin KakkuKiska cake and bakery kiosk. See programme for 22 July.
11 am–4 pm Värivartti quick colour analysis. IvaloCenter, floor 2., Jokikuja 14, Ivalo. Bookings: https://bit.ly/varivartti_inariviikot. Organiser: Mielen Sopusointu.
11 am–4 pm Try out scuba diving. See programme for 21 July.
12 am–3 pm Youth workers’ touring car. Urkinpuisto, Urkintie, Saariselkä. Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Leisure Activities.
1–3 pm Daytime dance. Culture Centre Kuulas, Rantatie 10 B, Ivalo. Organisers: Inarin Omaishoitajat ja Läheiset ry and Inari Municipality.
4–6 pm Esterin eteisvärinä summer theatre play. See programme for 22 July.
4:30–7 pm Ylä-Lapin Voima summer festival. Old yläasteen koulu school, Rantatie 10, Ivalo. Organiser: Ylä-Lapin Voima ry.
5–7 pm Out and About sports festival for children. Ivalo sports field, Vasantie 1, Ivalo. Organisers: Tunturi-Kiekko ry, S-market Ivalo.
5–5:30 pm Elämää äärioloissa: Siiri & Manu documentary film. See programme for 21 July.
6–8 pm Yin yoga and signing bowls. Culture Centre Kuulas, Rantatie 10 B, Ivalo. Price €20. Bookings: ivaloyoga.com. Organiser: Ivalon Yoga & Wellness.
7–9 pm Film night: Twisters. Cinema Kaarre, Koppelontie 4, Ivalo. Tickets €10. Age limit to be confirmed. Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Culture.
Thursday 25 July
11 am–2 pm Rapids shooting on Juutuanjoki River. Inari village centre/Juutuanjoki. Solojärvi slipway, Kittiläntie 1330, Inari. Price €75/person, children 14–17 y €50/person. Further information and bookings: +358 16 66 87 06 or luonto.loma@saariselka.fi. Organiser: Lapin Luontolomat Oy.
11 am–1 pm Youth workers’ touring car. Keväjärvi playground, Siskelintie. Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Leisure Activities.
11 am–6 pm Outin KakkuKiska cake and bakery kiosk. See programme for 22 July.
12 am–5 pm Villiyrttikahvila PopUp wild herbs café. Arctic Sky, Ruijankeino 2, Saariselkä.
1–3 pm VillageBingo. Culture Centre Kuulas, Rantatie 10 B, Ivalo. Price €2.50/coupon. Organiser: Ivalon kyläyhdistys ry.
1–2:30 pm Film night: Inside Out 2 (dubbed in Finnish). See programme for 22 July.
2–6 pm Village orienteering. Culture Centre Kuulas, Rantatie 10 B, Ivalo. Organiser: Lapin Sudet.
2:30–4:30 pm Youth workers’ touring car. Koppelo village hall yard, Koppelontie 890, Ivalo. Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Leisure Activities.
4–6 pm Evening of wild herb cocktails by Aanaar. Restaurant Aanaar, Saarikoskentie 2, Inari. Price €40/person. Bookings: juutua@wildernesshotels.fi. Organiser: Restaurant Aanaar, Wilderness Hotel Juutua.
5–6 pm Lapin rajoilla performance. Ivalo School and Cultural Centre Kaarre, Koppelontie 4, Ivalo. Organiser: Pertti Turunen.
5–6 pm Forest yoga. Arctic Sky, Ruijankeino 2, Saariselkä.
5–7 pm Children’s disco party. Hipun Kellari, Petsamontie 1, Ivalo. Tickets €5. Guardians free. Organiser: Hotel Kultahippu.
6–8 pm Esterin eteisvärinä summer theatre play. See programme for 22 July.
Friday 26 July
10:30 am–2:30 pm River boat cruise to Ravadas Falls. See programme for 19 July.
11 am–4 pm Outin KakkuKiska cake and bakery kiosk. See programme for 22 July.
11 am–4 pm Villagen Vohvelikahvila waffle café. Aurorakuja 38, Ivalo. Organiser: Aurora Village Oy.
12 am–2 pm Youth workers’ touring car. Nellim park and recreational area, and fishing harbour, Nellimintie 4213, Nellim. Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Leisure Activities.
12 am–3 pm Outdoor second-hand market at Inari Camping. Inarintie 42, Inari. Reserve a spot: +358 40 15 03 311 or info@inaricamping.fi. Organiser: Inari Camping.
2–6 pm Watercross Ivalo. Arctic River Resort, Näverniementien17, Ivalo. Day tickets: adults €15, children 7–15 y €5, children under 7 y free. Advance two-day tickets for adults €25. Organiser: Ylä-Lapin moottorikelkkailijat ry.
6 pm–1:30 am Takaisin Närkkään festival. Arctic River Resort, Näverniementie 17, Ivalo. Day ticket €35 (advance) and €39 (at entrance). Advance two-day ticket €60.
5–7:15 pm Film night: Twisters. See programme for 24 July.
7–8:30 pm Bingo in Inari. See programme for 19 July.
10 pm–4:30 am Watercross Ivalo afterparty. Petsamontie 1, Ivalo. Tickets: Hippu upstairs €5, Night Club Hipun Kellari €10. Organiser: Hotel Kultahippu.
Saturday 27 July
10 am–6 pm Seven sleepers’ day market at Ilonka. Rovaniementie 915 A. Organiser: Ilonka Farm & Cafe.
10 am–5 pm Watercross Ivalo. Arctic River Resort, Näverniementien17, Ivalo. Day tickets: adults €15, children 7–15 y €5, children under 7 y free. Advance two-day tickets for adults €25. Organiser: Ylä-Lapin moottorikelkkailijat ry.
11:15 am–3:30 pm Transportation to Nellim. Departure from the parking lot of the municipal hall at Piiskuntie 2, Ivalo at 11:15, departure from Nellim at 3 pm. Price: return ticket €5. Book your seat at +358 400 981 243 or info@kukkolanbussit.com by 26 July at 12 am.. Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Culture.
12 am–3 pm Summer day in Nellim. Nellim park and recreational area, and fishing harbour. Organiser: Paatsjoen-Nellimin kyläyhdistys ry.
11 am and 3 pm Scenic tour to Inarijärvi Lake. Departure from Nellim fishing harbour. Price €20/person (minimum six people). Organiser: Safari Service Aimo Koistinen.
12 am–3 pm Hiking the Tuuruharju nature trail. Departure 300 m from the crossing of E75 and Karigasniemi road towards Utsjoki. Organiser: Kaija Anttonen / Kaamasen kyläyhdistys.
2–3:30 pm Film night: Inside Out 2 (dubbed in Finnish). See programme for 22 July.
4–6 pm Karaoke. Wilderness Hotel Nellim, Nellimintie 4230. Organisers: Wilderness Hotels and Wilderness Hotel Nellim.
5–7:15 pm Film night: Twisters. See programme for 24 July.
6 pm–1:30 am Takaisin Närkkään festival. Arctic River Resort, Näverniementie 17, Ivalo. Day ticket €35 (advance) and €39 (at entrance). Advance two-day ticket €60.
Sunday 28 July
2–3:30 pm Film night: Inside Out 2 (dubbed in Finnish). See programme for 22 July.
3–6 pm Village festival. Koppelo Village Hall, Koppelontie 890, Ivalo. Organiser: Koppelon kyläyhdistys ry.
5–7:15 pm Film night: Twisters. See programme for 24 July.
Exhibitions and daily events
Kotimaisemia – Landscapes from home, exhibition by Päivi Honkala at Ivalo main library during opening hours. Piiskuntie 4, Ivalo.
Memorial exhibition of Susanna Seurujärvi (1966–2023) and Siru Molarius (1990–2012) Wednesday to Sunday 12 am–5 pm. Culture Centre Kuulas, Rantatie 10 B, Ivalo. Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Culture.
Doors open days of the home or artist Marja Pessi daily 10 am–6 pm. Konesniementie 918, Ivalo.
Themed tours at Gold Museum (Kultamuseo) every summer Tuesday and Friday from 2 pm. Tankavaarantie 11 C, Sodankylä. Tickets €12/10/6.
Boat trips to Inarijärvi Lake daily from 9 am to 9 pm. Nellim fishing harbour, Nellimintie 4213. Price: scenic tour, 3 hours, €350 (1–12 people), trolling, 4 hours, from €450 (1–12 people). Advance booking: +358 40 77 39 142. Organiser: Safari Service.
