Welcome to Laurinmäki for everyone interested in history and cultural heritage, regardless of age, status, or the color of their squirrel skins. As usual, a traditional old-fashioned market will take over the entire museum area from 14:00 to 18:00. There will be plenty to see and experience throughout the day and evening. Taaran market is part of the European Cultural Heritage Days.

The program will be published in May.

You can spend the night outdoors in your own tent or hammock in the Laurinmäki area. The Yellow House lunch café will be open throughout the event (from 14:00 to 18:00). There will be an evening campfire, grilling opportunities, and a sauna heating up in the evening, plus a plentiful breakfast spread will be available on Sunday for overnight guests and anyone else. The museum’s toilets and trash bins are available for use.

Entry to the event is free, but it’s advisable to bring a card and some cash for purchases at the market and café.

Parking instructions

Please follow the signs to the parking areas. Walking through the cemetery and along the light traffic path.

Participating in Taaran market (updates ongoing)

Partners for the year 2025 will be updated on the pages in May.

In the event in 2024, the following were present:

Harvialan Martat
At the Harvialan Marttas booth, all visitors can participate in the communal Janakkala crafts. In addition, we will showcase various Martta activities from handicrafts to cooking, gardening to physical activities, and we welcome anyone interested in Martta activities to join us.

Lintulan Honey, Jarkko and Merja Helander
Honey from our own bees and other beehive products. Beeswax candles, honey soap, etc.

Helinä
I sell my handmade cute and unique ceramic mini animals.

Hirvenojan tila
Local food products from small producers: protein plants such as fava beans, peas, and sweet lupin, along with traditional grain products. Delicious Jerusalem artichoke chips, gluten-free fava bean cookies, and grain-free lupin cakes. Sea buckthorn products and autumn harvest. Usage tips and recipes.

Aito käsityö Janina Hurkala tmi
I make my products from scratch using natural materials. My selection also includes hand-dyeing (wool and other natural fibers) as well as cards, dried flower pictures, arrangements, wreaths, painted porcelain, paraffin candles, and various jewelry. www.aitokasityo.com

Wanajan Metsän Wäki
We present our wellness, nature, and experience services. These include, for example, ridge hikes conducted in autumn and spring, various nature workshops, and the autumn crowning Kekrit, which will be carried out in collaboration with Hakolan Marjatila. More information at www.rentoutuskauppa.fi

Hakolan Marjatila
Products from our own farm: organic berries, jams, honey, organic grain products: mueslis, flours, flakes, groats, bran, syrups, herbal infusions, beeswax candles.

Roska Keramiikka
Self-made ceramics using recycled materials and domestic clays.

Kaputa ry
Jewelry and handicrafts, woven and sewn accessories as well as toys and decorations.

Goldsmith Master Vike Schaffter
I sell bronze and silver jewelry inspired by ancient times. The earrings and pendants feature mythical animals from Finnish nature. Presenting the Finnish Ancient Art Society. Publications from the association are also for sale.

Astri Painilainen
Hand-knitted wool socks and mittens, crocheted toys for children.

Ulla Lappalainen
Handicrafts, knitted and crocheted wool socks, mittens, hats, scarves, bum warmers, wool sweaters.

Tmi Tuula Lauronen, Kotigastronomi.fi
Home gastronomist spices, spice blends, dips, soups, sauces, stews, meal ingredients. Baking products: vanilla cream, strawberry, chocolate, raspberry, and lemon jelly. Teas: black and green. Rooibos: green and red. Spiced coffees.

Pekka Paukkala
Handmade various brushes, willow baskets, leather belts.

Kansallisteos Henry Virtanen
Wellness and children’s nature books, etc.

Janakkala-Seura
Presentation of the local association’s activities and recruitment of new members.

Susahuu Art
Selling unique hand-felted products, hand-printed art cards, and beautiful soaps.

Pohjolan Valotar
Nature yoga instructor and nature coach training, nature-themed events.

Sirkka Paavilainen/Tuulensuun Tila
Wicker animals such as rabbits and foxes, as well as hand-made wreaths from natural materials. Additionally, produce from our garden – roots, juices, jams, berries.

Tiina Immilä-Karlsson
Woven high-quality and surely warm hats and neck warmers for everyone from babies to grandfathers.

Tarinmaan seudun kyläyhdistys
Selling pancakes, sausages, juices, and coffee.

Anu Mikkanen and Krister Vesterberg
Anu offers sheep pelts and seats, wool yarn also dyed with plants, felted balls, sheep soap, sheep preserves. Krister has honey.

Alan Faezi
Greek pies.

Timo Hakala
Medieval-style covered selling cart for wall pancakes with atmospheric lights and a tent.