Taara Market and Arts invite people of all ages who love history, cultural heritage and art to spend an experiential summer day at Laurinmäki on Saturday August 1 from 14:00 to 18:00. In this free, family-friendly event the traditional old-time market will fill the museum area with activities, craft traditions, music, storytelling and art experiences.

During the day at Laurinmäki visitors can experience a varied program from accordion music to nature games, bubble shows, circus and theater. In addition, visitors can take part in traditional workshops, explore the market stalls and adventure along the art trail in Laurinmäki’s nature.

National costumes airing at Laurinmäki

This year at Taara Market there will be a special airing of national and historical costumes as part of the program. Everyone dressed in national or historical costumes is invited to gather in front of the museum cottage from 15:30 to 16:00 for a group photo and, if they wish, to share stories about their costumes.

The event organizers hope for a large turnout of national costume owners and encourage spreading the word to friends of traditional garments.

Program for the whole family

The event program tent on the museum area’s lawn will offer during the day, among other things:

• 14:00 Opening: Treasures of accordion music – accordion virtuoso Rosa Niittyviita
• 14:30 Hepokönkään Höppänätonttu’s nature songs and games for all ages (from baby to grandparent)
• 15:00 Secret Forest bubble show
• 15:30 Airing of national and historical costumes
• 16:00 Peppiina Pitkätossu’s magical adventure – acrobatics, circus, music and theatre for the whole family
• 16:30–17:30 Secret forest adventure on the art trail

Throughout the event, from 14:00 to 18:00, there will be a chance to try archery free of charge (weather permitting). An instructor will guide first-timers and equipment is provided on-site. The market square is open 14:00–18:00.

Registration for market vendors open

Registration for sellers at Taara Market is open May 28–July 15, 2026 via the registration form (in Finnish). Selling places are free of charge.

After the registration period, any available selling places can be inquired about from July 27–31, 2026 from the cultural producer by email: satu.ristola@janakkala.fi.

Welcome — come and enjoy!

Admission to the event is free. For purchases at the market and café, it’s a good idea to bring both a payment card and cash.

Taara Market and Arts at Laurinmäki offer a unique opportunity to dive into the world of cultural heritage, traditions, art and community on the first day of August.