Summer Market
Ruokolahti Summer Market on Fridays at 14.00-16.00.
Thank you for season 2024 and see you again in 2025!
At Ruokolahti Summer Market you'll find local produce and forest & lake bounty: berries, mushrooms, fish, cured meats, potatoes & other vegetables, bread, pastry, flowers etc. Also handicrafts like woolen socks, scarfs, slippers, wooden cups & bowls, wicker art etc. Selection varies weekly. Live music at the market at 3pm every week during the season.
Open summer Fridays 2pm - 4pm 19th May to 25th August
Address: Toritie 4, 56100 Ruokolahti. Free parking near the market.
As a seller on the market?
There is no fee for selling spots, but you have to contact market supervisor in advance p. +358 44 449 1269. There are some tables that sellers can use, but you can bring your own too.
Market supervisor: Secretary of economic issues of Ruokolahti municipality Sami Rasimus 044 449 1269.
Events at Market in 2024
Events 2025
17.5. at 17-20 Port Market
- in connection with the opening of the Ruokolahti Port https://ruokolahti.fi/satamanavajaiset
- in connection with the opening of the Ruokolahti Port https://ruokolahti.fi/satamanavajaiset
30.5. at 14-16 Start of season 2025
- at 14.30 music performance: Shane - Shane, who comes from Myanmar, studied STEP training as a care assistant and his touching and impressive singing has been heard at several events.
- at 14.15 Dance studio Jami children's group Showkids Pippurit, dance performance "Kultapandat"
- at 14.15 Dance studio Jami children's group Showkids Pippurit, dance performance "Kultapandat"
6.6. at 14-16 Free-time resident market
- at 14.30 music performance by Ronja Pehkonen & Veeti Tikkanen
- Veeti Tikkanen has won the tangovekara and tangojuniori singing competitions and will be participating in the tango market in 2025. Ronja Pehkonen won the Golden Accordion Competition 2023.
- Imatra's companion dogs at the market square at 2-3 pm
- Building Inspector Jarkko Purujoki can be found at the municipal information point
- at 14.30 music performance by Ronja Pehkonen & Veeti Tikkanen
- Veeti Tikkanen has won the tangovekara and tangojuniori singing competitions and will be participating in the tango market in 2025. Ronja Pehkonen won the Golden Accordion Competition 2023.
- Imatra's companion dogs at the market square at 2-3 pm
- Building Inspector Jarkko Purujoki can be found at the municipal information point
13.6. at 14-16
- at 14:30 music performance by singing teacher Teija Immonen with her students
- Wuoksen Agility Athletes Association agility shows at 14:00 and 15:30
- Housing services presented at the municipal information point
- at 14:30 music performance by singing teacher Teija Immonen with her students
- Wuoksen Agility Athletes Association agility shows at 14:00 and 15:30
- Housing services presented at the municipal information point
19.6. at 14-16 Midsummer market
- at 14:30 music performance by Jaana Lapakko & Seppo Äijö - Jaana Lapakko has been successful in numerous singing competitions and is, among others, a finalist in the Finnish Top Artist singing competition. Seppo Äijö is a well-known local multi-instrumentalist virtuoso.
- Free horse riding by Savela farm
- Meet vitality developer Sami Rasimus at the municipal information point, entrepreneurs and those thinking about it welcome!
27.6. at 14-16 Äijätori
- at 14.30 music performance by Katja&Antti band
- The Katja&Antti band comes from Savitaipale and they play rock and love, meaning songs from all over, both their own and covers. They started performing in 2018 and have already accumulated experience of over 100 gigs.
- Announcing the new Ruokolahti äijä
- Wellness services presented at the municipal information point
4.7. at 14-16
- at 14.30 music performance by Sonja Salla
- Sonja Salla is singer, sing teacher and choir leader from Lappeenranta. Sonja has performed all over Finland in different bands. Sonja's piano and vocal repertoire consists of today's hits to evergreen classics. She promises soulful interpretations with a strong sound and storytelling.
- Free horse riding by Savela farm
- Youth services presented at the municipal information point
11.7. at 14-16 Crazy village Summer Market
- at 14:30 p.m. Announcement of the official village crazy of the country On market day, Konsta & Jylhät will have music and village crazy fun throughout the market
- Free rides on Tmi Vilkkoni's accessible horse-drawn carriage
- Library services will be presented at the municipal information point
18.7. at 14-16
- 14:30 Tuija Rantalainen's musical performance
- Tuija was born and went to school in Ruokolahti, is a musician, singer and music maker. She has been awarded, among others, the Hyvätuuli Prize in 2024 and the gig will feature Tuija's own story songs as well as summer borrowed songs. And we will always sing together.
- Horse-drawn carriage ride around the market
- Administrative services will be presented at the municipal information point
25.7. at 14-16
- at 2:30 music performance Duo Pia Helveranta & Sami Vainikka
- Singer Pia Helveranta and long-time guitarist Sami Vainikka create musical experiences together, where sensitivity and powerful interpretation meet. The program ranges from the depths of emotions to light melodies – combining classics, new music with their own arrangements. Come and experience the magic of music with us!
- Municipal information point
1.8. at 14-16
- at 14:30 music performance by singing teacher Teija Immonen and her students
- Technical services presented at the municipal information point
8.8. 14-16
- at 14:30music performance Retrotune
- The new curriculum of the community college presented at the municipal information point
15.8. at 14-16
- at 14:30 Duo Ollies music performance
- Elvinkulma living room and municipal cultural services presented at the municipal information point
22.8. at 14-16 Summer market season end
- at 14:30 music performance
- South Karelia Carers Association summer market tour associations and organizations presenting their activities
- South Karelia Celiac Association presents its activities
- Early childhood education services presented at the municipal information point
13.9. 10-14 Ruokolahti market
- event coordinated by Ruokolahti Raju Society - Ruokolahti Raju ry
- at 14:30 music performance by Jaana Lapakko & Seppo Äijö - Jaana Lapakko has been successful in numerous singing competitions and is, among others, a finalist in the Finnish Top Artist singing competition. Seppo Äijö is a well-known local multi-instrumentalist virtuoso.
- Free horse riding by Savela farm
- Meet vitality developer Sami Rasimus at the municipal information point, entrepreneurs and those thinking about it welcome!
27.6. at 14-16 Äijätori
- at 14.30 music performance by Katja&Antti band
- The Katja&Antti band comes from Savitaipale and they play rock and love, meaning songs from all over, both their own and covers. They started performing in 2018 and have already accumulated experience of over 100 gigs.
- Announcing the new Ruokolahti äijä
- Wellness services presented at the municipal information point
4.7. at 14-16
- at 14.30 music performance by Sonja Salla
- Sonja Salla is singer, sing teacher and choir leader from Lappeenranta. Sonja has performed all over Finland in different bands. Sonja's piano and vocal repertoire consists of today's hits to evergreen classics. She promises soulful interpretations with a strong sound and storytelling.
- Free horse riding by Savela farm
- Youth services presented at the municipal information point
11.7. at 14-16 Crazy village Summer Market
- at 14:30 p.m. Announcement of the official village crazy of the country On market day, Konsta & Jylhät will have music and village crazy fun throughout the market
- Free rides on Tmi Vilkkoni's accessible horse-drawn carriage
- Library services will be presented at the municipal information point
18.7. at 14-16
- 14:30 Tuija Rantalainen's musical performance
- Tuija was born and went to school in Ruokolahti, is a musician, singer and music maker. She has been awarded, among others, the Hyvätuuli Prize in 2024 and the gig will feature Tuija's own story songs as well as summer borrowed songs. And we will always sing together.
- Horse-drawn carriage ride around the market
- Administrative services will be presented at the municipal information point
25.7. at 14-16
- at 2:30 music performance Duo Pia Helveranta & Sami Vainikka
- Singer Pia Helveranta and long-time guitarist Sami Vainikka create musical experiences together, where sensitivity and powerful interpretation meet. The program ranges from the depths of emotions to light melodies – combining classics, new music with their own arrangements. Come and experience the magic of music with us!
- Municipal information point
1.8. at 14-16
- at 14:30 music performance by singing teacher Teija Immonen and her students
- Technical services presented at the municipal information point
8.8. 14-16
- at 14:30music performance Retrotune
- The new curriculum of the community college presented at the municipal information point
15.8. at 14-16
- at 14:30 Duo Ollies music performance
- Elvinkulma living room and municipal cultural services presented at the municipal information point
22.8. at 14-16 Summer market season end
- at 14:30 music performance
- South Karelia Carers Association summer market tour associations and organizations presenting their activities
- South Karelia Celiac Association presents its activities
- Early childhood education services presented at the municipal information point
13.9. 10-14 Ruokolahti market
- event coordinated by Ruokolahti Raju Society - Ruokolahti Raju ry
10.10. klo 17-19 Evening market
?27.11. Start of Christmas season
19.12. klo 16-18 Christmas market