Janakkala’s Christmas opening at Laurinmäki 28.11.2026
Laurinmäki’s atmospheric museum area (Hakoistentie 371, Janakkala) is full of Christmas magic on Saturday 28 Nov, 12:00–16:00.
A plentiful Christmas market full of joyful gift ideas, beautiful decorations and Christmas treats from the Yellow House to the museum yard.
Vendor registration is open until Sunday, November 22. Sign up here!
Program at the museum area
- 12:00 Welcome! Santa Claus’s greetings from Korvatunturi and Höppänätonttu’s Christmas tunes
- 12:30 Taika-elf: Taikatonttu’s magic show
- 13:30 Höppänä-elf: Christmas quiz and Christmas tunes
- 14:30 Aapeli-elf: Elf school: How do you learn to be a real elf?
- 15:30 Aapeli-elf, Leo Lelupaja-elf and Höppänä-elf: News from Korvatunturi and elf greetings!
- 15:45 Christmas parade from the croft museum’s yard to the Yellow House. The parade is led by real Christmas horses — bring your own elf hat and walk in the parade together with the elves and Christmas horses towards Christmas!
- At the smith’s workshop forging demonstrations during the day.
- On the event area you can chat with Leo Lelupaja-elf and Aapeli-elf and ask about secret elf matters throughout the event.


Santa’s workshop in the museum croft!
- 12:00–15:45 Santa’s workshop: Santa Claus, post-elf Tarina and Christmas magic!


At the Yellow House
- 12:00–16:00 Christmas cafe: Step into the Christmas atmosphere – treats, warmth and a touch of Christmas magic. Welcome to relax and enjoy!
- 13:00 Polkka-elf brings Christmas! – performance: Polkka-elf arrives at Laurinmäki bringing from Korvatunturi a sackful of Christmas spirit, a handful of stories and a bundle of songs for everyone impatiently waiting to open the advent calendar. Crooked backs straighten and grannies and grandpas feel younger in this feel-good Christmas show.
- 14:00 Taika-elf knows tricks! A special-skilled expert elf has arrived from Korvatunturi who masters Christmas magic and entertains the audience – close-up magic.
- 15:00 Polkka-elf brings Christmas! – performance

Participating at the Christmas Opening market
Salla
For sale: wreaths, small Christmas gifts, Christmas treats and pastries as well as gluten-free pastries.
Sirpa Laaksonen
Sewing works: bags, blankets, runners and woven items: socks, felted mittens.
Lintulan Hunaja
Honey from our own bees and other beehive products.
Karhunloukun Paja Oy
Hand-forged utility and decorative iron, blacksmith demonstration.
Janakkala Finns Party
We present the party’s and association’s activities.
Seija Vainikka
Wool socks, mittens and felted slippers.
Tmi Sirpa Majasalmi
Crocheted and knitted hats, knitted mittens and home gnomes.
Joanna Vesterinen
Elf cottages, wreaths, twig hearts, etc.
Miia Maria Design
Handmade jewelry, flower crowns and accessories made from real flowers. Accompanied by another craftsperson selling wreaths, candle holders made from antlers, etc. All products are domestic handmade crafts.
Hirvenojan luomutila
Farm direct sales. From our farm: Jerusalem artichoke chips, broad bean cookies and small biscuits. Also domestic protein crops for cooking and baking, traditional grain products, domestic quinoa, etc.
Tulisiipi
Handicrafts made with laser cutting.
Marju Aro-Koivisto
Doll clothes, handicrafts.
TarinaTeltta
Archery, 1€/arrow.
Siniraitakissa 4HY
Siniraitakissa sells handmade Christmas cards, jewelry and little elves.
Anne Reijonen
Archipelago bread, pine resin ointment, mustard.
T:mi Pekka Paukkala
Bristle products, wicker baskets, leather belts.
Krista Kaivo-oja
Christmas crafts from natural materials, candles, log candles, etc.
Hakolan Marjatila
Our farm’s mulled wine, jams, syrups, organic Christmas porridge ingredients, organic wheat flour, rye flour, oat flakes and groats, berry powders, lemonades, sparkling celebration drinks, cold-pressed juices, beeswax candles.
Zoli G & Willikorpi
Authentic Hungarian goulash soup by Zoli G served with artisan focaccia. The absolute warming spot of the fair! Willikorpi’s natural products are sold at the same stall, e.g. rowan leaf, dandelion and spruce bud syrups as well as natural product spices such as various mushroom salts, wild herb spice blends, powders, etc.
Taidetta Halkopinolta
Hand-painted coat racks and poems for sale.
Selma Suniola
All handmade by me: bracelets, necklaces, rings, keychains and crochet items as well as candles.
Niina Koskela
Decorations and evergreen wreaths.
Katja and Jyrki
Handicrafts and baked goods.
Jari Koivisto
Honey from our own apiary as well as beeswax candles, handicrafts and small pastries.
Astri Painilainen
Hand-knitted wool socks, knee-high socks and mittens. Knitted merino baby clothes. Also crocheted toys.
Koripuoti Mostimex Tmi
Wood and birch bark products, shingle and wicker baskets, wooden wall decorations, handicrafts.
Sajnic
Sajnic is synonymous with handmade jewelry and earrings, and as a speciality also produces stunning wooden bow ties. If you are looking for a Christmas gift idea, you’ll find it here, as the table is also filled with other artisan-made products. Stop by the stall and we will tell you more of the story!
Tarinmaa Region Village Association
Coffee, pancakes, sausage.
OP Janakkala
Come and visit our presentation stall to learn about our banking services. We will also hand out HIPPO advent calendars.
Christian Democrats Janakkala
The association’s activities, election candidates.
Hämeenlinna region’s Left Alliance
Presenting the association’s activities.
Pauliina Leppinen
Selfmade Christmas ornaments and cards, and Christmas goodies.
Ulla Lappalainen
Handmade wool socks, mittens, beanies and scarves.
Hannaleena Vainio
Baked goodies, bird cups.
Maija-muori
Date cakes, also gluten free.
Cla Kanerva / Seela Faisal
Christmas and baby themed cards and posters drawn with a pencil and colored pencils.
Soi-Hu Oy
Fresh liquorices, also gluten free options, carnival lollipops, and other sweets.
Napialan Wanha Koulu ry
Selling toys and other “Christmassy” things, and telling about the school museum.
Janakkala Centre Party
Presenting the Centre Party’s activities in Janakkala, our parliamentary candidate Helena Halinen is also present.
Jaana Kaasalainen
Christmas casseroles, Finnish archipelago bread and other baked goods.
Further information for vendors:
Joutsenniemi Leena
Communications, marketing, tourism, events.
Tuina Senni
Communications, marketing, events