Vendor registration is open from May 28 to July 15, 2026 via the registration form. Sales spots are free of charge. Sign up here (form in Finnish). After the registration period ends, available sales spots can be inquired about between July 27–31 from the cultural producer: satu.ristola@janakkala.fi.

Welcome to Laurinmäki to everyone who practices or is interested in history and cultural heritage in various ways, regardless of age, social status or any other differences. As usual, there will be a program-filled old-time market taking over the entire museum area from 14:00–18:00. The day offers many experiences. The program includes music, traditional workshops, market stalls, the magic of stories and a dive into the art trails in Laurinmäki’s nature.

At the Taara Market, national costumes will be showcased! Join the program wearing a national costume. As part of the Laurinmäki museum area’s event program, participants in national costume will be asked to gather between 15:30–16:00 (in front of the museum’s main building), where there will be an opportunity to take photographs and, if desired, tell about your national costume. Spread the word about the national costume showcase at the Taara Market to friends who own national costumes! We hope to see many people dressed in national costumes!

Admission to the event is free, but for purchases at the market and café it is advisable to bring both card and some cash.

At the program tent (on the museum yard)

• Opening at 14:00: Treasures of accordion music performed by accordion virtuoso Rosa Niittyviita.
• At 14:30 Hepokönkään Höppänätonttu’s nature songs and games for all ages — from babies to grandparents.
• At 15:00 Secret Forest Soap Bubble Show
  Glittering giant bubbles and surprises! The magic of nature’s elves. A visual performance that will make both children and adults smile.
• At 15:30 National and historical costumes showcase
  Tradition comes alive in a joint program number. So come dressed in a national or historical costume.
• At 16:00 Peppiina Longstocking’s magical adventure
  An action-packed family show combining storytelling acrobatics, circus, music and theatre. The performers are the cheerful and skilled duo Rosa Niittyviita and Viivi Nurmi.
• 16:30–17:30 Secret forest adventure on the art trail (instructions from the program tent)
  Dive into an enchanted trail: you’ll meet the forest maiden, the Höppänä elf and a brave adventurer. Small tasks guide you step by step to the forest art.
• Throughout the event 14:00–18:00 Archery free of charge (weather permitting)
  Test your aim with instructor guidance. Suitable for first-timers and the whole family; equipment provided on site.
• 14:00–18:00 Market

Participating in the Taara Market

Mannila farm
Selling products from sheep farm; sheepskin/hide, wool yarn, handicrafts, etc.

Luhtasara
Selling old-fashioned perennials, dried flowers, and wreaths.

Anneli Partinen
Selling sauna signs, sauna gnomes, and other house gnomes.

Lintulan Hunaja
Selling honey from our own bees and other beehive products.

Harvialan Martat
At our stand, you can learn how yarn is spun from sheep’s wool and how a worn-out wool sock can be darned and repaired. Visitors can also try darning themselves using old handicraft teaching boards. In addition, we will tell about the many sides of Martta activities.

Forever Aloe Vera
Skincare and wellness products by Forever Aloe Vera.

Hirvenoja organic farm
Selling broad bean and other protein crops, jerusalem artichoke chips, and flour products.

Sari Pirnes
Selling honey from Hattula and resin balm.

Riihimäen Ulko- ja Sisärakenne, Kalervo Hatakka
Selling birch-bark serving and dining placemats, wooden trays, and wooden cutting boards. All handmade.

Astri Painilainen
Selling hand-knitted wool socks and crocheted toys.

Sara Heinemaa
Selling jewelry, crocheted soft toys and other handmade crafts.

Tuulensuu farm
Twig crafts and a farm shop.

Parking information

Please follow the signs to the parking areas. Pedestrian access via the cemetery and along the pedestrian/cycle path.