A Whole Week of Ranua at Its Best – Discover Your Inner Ranualainen and Join the Celebration!

The programme for the very first Hillaviikko (Cloudberry Week) is being planned and delivered together by local associations, businesses and residents with the support of the Municipality of Ranua and Lions Club Ranua through the Hillaviikko project. The project is funded by Peräpohjolan Leader as part of the European Union's Rural Development Programme. Hillaviikko is also part of the official programme of the Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture.

Most events are free of charge, open to all ages and accessible. Any exceptions will be clearly indicated in the information for each individual event. You can also find all events in the Municipality of Ranua's event calendar and the Oulu2026 event calendar.

The programme will continue to be updated until the beginning of Hillaviikko. Any additions or changes will always be announced first on Hillaviikko's Instagram account @hillaviikko and on the Hillamarkkinat (Golden Cloudberry Fair) Facebook page @hillamarkkinat.

For more information, please contact us by email at hillaviikko26@gmail.com or by phone or WhatsApp after 5:00 pm (Finnish time) on +358 44 205 6926 / Raisa Wegelius, Hillaviikko Project Coordinator

Monday, July 13

  • Hillatori, Hillakatu 1

    12:00–20:00

    Give your pre-loved treasures a new home at the community flea market organised by OmaSeutu Ranua! Reserve your sales spot by filling in the booking form at omaseu.fi/kirppisvaraukset.

    Organiser: OmaSeutu Ranua

    Email: toimitus@omaseutu.fi

  • Hillatori, Hillakatu 1

    12:00–20:00

    Drop by the RuNsU Sports Club stand to meet old and new friends, enjoy accordion music, and share stories in great company.

    Coffee, homemade pastries and grilled sausages will be available for purchase throughout the day.

    Organiser: Ruonan Nuorisoseuran Urheilijat ry (RuNsU)

    Email: tatu.hietala@gmail.com

  • Kangaslampi Heritage Farm
    Toljantie

    Monday–Thursday, 12:00–16:00

    Enjoy coffee and homemade pastries at the café hosted by the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Mission.

    The museum will also have open doors throughout the event.

    Organiser: Ranua Parish

  • Simojärventie 134, Ranua

    10:00–15:00

    Join us for a hands-on workshop to build a traditional Finnish pole fence (riukuaita) and learn valuable heritage skills together!

    During the workshop, you'll explore every stage of traditional fence construction, including preparing fence posts and poles, charring the posts for durability, and tying the fence using traditional spruce-root bindings.

    The workshop is suitable for all ages, and no previous experience is required. Young people are especially welcome to come and discover these traditional craftsmanship skills!

    Our goal is to build approximately 8–10 metres of traditional fence during the day. The workshop will be led by Raimo Pääkkö.

    Spend the day working together, learning new skills and sharing experiences in good company. Grilled sausages, juice and coffee will be provided for all participants.

    Monday, 13 July 2026, 10:00–15:00

    Address: Simojärventie 134, Ranua

    Organiser: Meijän kylät project by Peräpohjolan Leader. The event is co-funded by the European Union.

Tuesday, July 14

  • Hillatori, Hillakatu 1

    12:00–16:00

    Get your bicycle ready for summer, test your skills on the cycling obstacle course, and pick up some delicious local honey at the Beebike stand!

    Bring your favourite teddy bear or other broken toy to the Teddy Bear Hospital, where we'll help repair it together. The hospital also has its own cuddly patients, allowing children to learn basic first aid and healthcare from nurses in a fun and reassuring way. It's also a great opportunity to help children feel more comfortable about visiting a doctor.

    At the Lapin Martat Repair & Upcycling Workshop, you can bring a damaged or worn piece of clothing and learn how to repair or refresh it yourself while enjoying a cup of coffee.

    Let's take care of not only our belongings, clothes and one another—but also our environment! Meet representatives of the Suokeidas project, which is restoring peatlands in the Ranua area, and the Simojärvi 2050 project, which is helping shape the future of the Simojärvi villages.

    At the Hillaviikko information point, you can register for upcoming events and take part in prize draws.

    Organisers: Hillaviikko, Lapin Martat and Beebike

    More information:

  • Hillatori, Hillakatu 1

    14:00–16:00

    Join us for a public reading marathon featuring every entry submitted to Hillaviikko's "Untamed and Unbelievable" writing competition. At the end of the event, the winners in all competition categories will be announced.

    The winners of the children's, youth and adult categories will each receive a €50 gift voucher to a business of their choice in Ranua. All competition entries will also be exhibited at the Ranua Library until the end of the year.

    Organisers: Hillaviikko and Ranua Library

  • Kangaslampi Heritage Farm
    Toljantie

    Monday–Thursday, 12:00–16:00

    Enjoy coffee and homemade pastries at the café hosted by the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Mission.

    The museum will also have open doors throughout the event.

    Organiser: Ranua Parish

Wednesday, July 15

  • Departure from Hillatori, Hillakatu 1

    09:00–12:00 (Approx. 12 km round trip)

    Join a guided cycling excursion to explore the unique peatland nature of Ranua and learn how degraded peatlands are being restored.

    Support the Cloudberry Bogs of the Future!

    Can a cloudberry bog be brought back to life? Yes, it can!

    Through a joint restoration project by the Finnish Natural Heritage Foundation and the John Nurminen Foundation, the ecosystems of two former peat production sites in Ranua are being restored. Sphagnum mosses, bean geese and cloudberries are gradually returning as the peatlands recover.

    The Suokeidas project aims to restore these areas to their original state: healthy peatland ecosystems that store carbon, filter water and provide habitat for a rich diversity of species—including the beloved cloudberry.

    During Hillaviikko, you can support this important work through the A Home for the Cloudberry campaign by:

    • donating to the restoration of Karsikkosuo and Raakunsuo,

    • learning more about the Suokeidas project at Hillatori during the Let's Take Care! community day on Tuesday 14 July,

    • seeing peatland restoration in action on this guided cycling excursion to Karsikkosuo on Wednesday 15 July, and

    • taking part in the fun relay race at the Honkivaara Outdoor Day on Thursday 16 July, where the winning team will have a section of the future cloudberry bog named in their honour.

    Organisers: Hillaviikko, the Finnish Natural Heritage Foundation and the John Nurminen Foundation

    More information about the Suokeidas project:
    https://johnnurmisensaatio.fi/mita-teemme/hankkeet/suokeidas/

  • Start & Finish: Peura Sports Centre, Sairaalatie 2

    From 17:00 onwards

    Please note: Advance registration is required, and participation is subject to an entry fee.

    After making its comeback for the first time since the 1950s last summer, the Ranua Navigation Rally instantly became a local favourite. Now, teams from all over Finland are invited to take on the challenge!

    Created by the Ranua Reservists Association, this adventure takes teams through the villages, forests and wilderness of Ranua. Along the way, you'll tackle checkpoints that test outdoor and preparedness skills, local knowledge, nature knowledge, navigation, problem-solving and teamwork.

    Success isn't about rally driving—it's about navigation, time management, vehicle handling and working together as a team.

    Only the first 25 teams to register will be accepted. Teams arriving in vehicles powered by renewable energy—such as electric or biogas cars—receive a 20% discount on the entry fee.

    Will last year's champions, Ralliveikot, keep their names on the travelling trophy, or will a new team claim the title?

    Registration

    Register by 15 June by sending your team name, contact person's name and contact details to:

    Email: ranuanreservilaisetry@gmail.com

    Phone:

    • Terhi Salmela: +358 44 219 4318

    • Veera Pelkonen: +358 40 529 0311

    Entry Fee

    • €50 per team (3–5 people)

    • Includes coffee and light refreshments

    • 20% discount for electric and biogas vehicles

    All proceeds support the activities of the Ranua Reservists Association.

    Organiser: Ranua Reservists Association

    Partners: Ranua Reserve Officers Association, village associations and local businesses

  • Start & Finish: Peura Sports Centre, Sairaalatie 2

    Courses open 16:00–18:00 (Finish closes at 19:00)

    The Evening Orienteering event, organised by Ranua Peura and Ounasvaaran Hiihtoseura, welcomes participants of all ages and skill levels.

    Choose from four different courses, ranging from easy beginner-friendly routes to more challenging orienteering courses. Whether you're trying orienteering for the first time or you're an experienced navigator, there's a suitable course for you.

    Registration for the event opens at the end of June.

    Organisers: Ranua Peura and Ounasvaaran Hiihtoseura

  • Kangaslampi Heritage Farm
    Toljantie

    Monday–Thursday, 12:00–16:00

    Enjoy coffee and homemade pastries at the café hosted by the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Mission.

    The museum will also have open doors throughout the event.

    Wednesday at 17:00
    Open-Air Church Service

    Following the service, coffee will be served.

    Organiser: Ranua Parish

Thursday, July 16

  • Honkivaara Outdoor Recreation Area, Papinpalontie

    12:00–16:00

    Free shuttle buses from Hillatori:

    • 12:00

    • 13:00

    • 14:00

    Return departures from Honkivaara:

    • Approx. 12:30

    • Approx. 13:30

    • Approx. 16:00

    Visitors are kindly asked not to arrive by private car. Please come by bicycle or use the free Hillaviikko shuttle service. Special thanks to Liikenne Väärälä for providing the transport.

    Spend an unforgettable day outdoors with the whole family at Honkivaara Venture!

    Throughout the afternoon, the nature trail and recreation area offer campfires, snacks and stick-baked buns at the wilderness hut, animal-themed nature guides, a children's nature adventure, crafts, information about invasive plant species, and disc golf coaching and activities.

    You'll also have the chance to meet Jonne the Polar Bear from Ranua Wildlife Park, who will introduce visitors of all ages to the fascinating world of Arctic sea ice.

    Most activities are available throughout the event, except for the scheduled programme:

    • 12:00–13:00 Disc golf coaching

    • 13:00–15:00 Disc golf competition

    • 15:30 Relay race

    Honkivaara Relay Challenge

    The day culminates in the Lords of Honkivaara Relay Challenge, an extreme relay race for teams of three. Participation is limited to the first 20 adult teams to register.

    The opening runner battles through deep peatland, the second leg moves onto faster ground—but with a heavy surprise load to carry. The anchor runner faces the ultimate test by charging uphill to conquer Honkivaara.

    The winning team will have a section of the restored Karsikkosuo cloudberry bog named in its honour. The top three teams will each receive season passes to Ranua Wildlife Park.

    Register Your Team

    Register by emailing hillaviikko26@gmail.com with:

    • Team name and home town(s)

    • Contact person's name, email address and phone number

    • Names of the other team members and the ages of any participants under 18

    Organisers: Hillaviikko, Ranua Resort, Pidä Lappi Siistinä, Ranua 4H and Ranuan Metsä- ja Kalaveikot

  • Multilahti Beach, Ranua

    After a day of hiking, sweating, getting muddy and exploring the forests of Honkivaara, there's no better way to unwind than with a relaxing sauna and a refreshing swim at Multilahti Beach. A warm sauna and a laid-back lakeside atmosphere await all Hillaviikko visitors!

    Please remember to bring your own towel, swimsuit and sandals.

    After your sauna—or perhaps a spontaneous game of beach volleyball—settle around the campfire for an evening of community singing led by local musicians. You can request songs for the singalong in advance through the Hillaviikko organising team, and you're also welcome to perform your own favourite songs during the evening.

    The event is weather dependent, and water quality will also be monitored for possible blue-green algae before the event.

    Organiser: Hillaviikko

  • Neighbourhood Orienteering is a family-friendly orienteering event organised by Monkkari 2.0, taking place nine times throughout the summer. Each event features a brand-new map with 20 checkpoints in different locations around Ranua.

    At each checkpoint, you'll find a code to record on the scorecard included with your map. Collect at least five checkpoints to enter the prize draw for that event. Participants who take part in four or more events during the summer will also be entered into the grand prize draw for an electric bicycle, to be held at the season finale on 10 September 2026. That means you can collect up to nine prize draw entries over the course of the summer!

    During Hillaviikko

    Pick up your map from Wednesday, 15 July at 12:00 outside Monkkari 2.0, or download it from the Municipality of Ranua's website.

    You can visit the checkpoints until Sunday at 15:00.

    Return your prize draw entry

    • Thursday, 16 July, 17:00–19:00 – Monkkari 2.0, Keskustie 11

    • Saturday, 18 July, 10:00–17:00 – Monkkari 2.0 tent, Hillamarkkinat

    • Sunday, 19 July, 10:00–15:00 – Monkkari 2.0 tent, Hillamarkkinat

    Organiser: Monkkari 2.0

  • Kangaslampi Heritage Farm
    Toljantie

    Monday–Thursday, 12:00–16:00

    Enjoy coffee and homemade pastries at the café hosted by the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Mission.

    The museum will also have open doors throughout the event.

    Organiser: Ranua Parish

Friday, July 17

  • Community Dinner

    Hillatori, Hillakatu 1

    18:00–22:00

    First seating: 18:00
    Second seating: 20:00

    Live music

    • 18:30 Saaren Soittajat Brass Ensemble

    • 20:30 Saaren Soittajat Brass Ensemble

    • 21:00 Joacim

    Please note: Registration for the community dinner has now closed, but cancellation places may become available. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the music, atmosphere and bring their own picnic!

    This is an alcohol-free event.

    As the bright summer evening glows with lanterns and laughter, Hillaviikko invites everyone to the Summernight Setting, a community dinner celebrating local food, community spirit and entrepreneurship.

    Hillatori's festival marquee will be beautifully decorated, with long tables dressed in white tablecloths. You can also create your own Summernight Setting at home, in your garden or at your residential community, and share it on social media using #summernightsetting and #hillaviikko. During Hillaviikko, local restaurants will also offer special dishes inspired by the event.

    The Municipality of Ranua, Ranua Parish, Lions Club Ranua and local businesses warmly invite both residents and visitors to join the celebration.

    The first 120 registered guests will enjoy a freshly prepared seasonal meal made from ingredients supplied by local producers. The festive atmosphere is enhanced by the beautifully decorated marquee, featuring a stunning Hillaviikko-themed floral arch created by Essi Kotajärvi. Nearby, visitors can also admire an environmental art installation created by students from the University of Lapland and the Ranua Adult Education Centre.

    The evening's soundtrack begins with cinematic brass music performed by the Saaren Soittajat Brass Ensemble at both dinner seatings. The second seating will also feature a performance by rising Finnish indie artist Joacim, whose energetic live shows have earned attention across Finland. He has appeared on national television, including YLE's Culture Gala and as a guest of Pyhimys on the popular series Vain Elämää. Joacim released his second album, Avaruuden Pääkaupunki (Capital of Space), on 29 May, and his appearance at Hillaviikko is part of the album release tour.

    The community dinner consists of two seatings for 60 guests each. The event is accessible, open to all ages and completely alcohol-free.

    Please note: Although advance registration for the dinner has closed, cancellation places may become available before the event.

    Everyone is warmly welcome to bring their own picnic, relax under the summer sky and enjoy the music and festive atmosphere.

    Organisers: Hillaviikko, the Municipality of Ranua, Ranua Parish, Lions Club Ranua and local businesses.

  • U18 Book Bar Pop

    The Book Bar, Kirkkotie 7

    17:00–20:00

    Kick off your Friday evening at U18 Book Bar Pop, a mini music festival especially for 13–17-year-olds!

    This alcohol-free event features live music by The Bilebändi, along with a DJ playing music both indoors and outdoors. U18 Book Bar Pop is free of charge and mostly accessible.

    Please note: This event is not intended for primary school-aged children or younger. Visitors aged 18 and over are kindly asked to arrive after 20:00, when The Book Bar opens for adult guests.

    Organiser: The Book Bar

  • Neighbourhood Orienteering is a family-friendly orienteering event organised by Monkkari 2.0, taking place nine times throughout the summer. Each event features a brand-new map with 20 checkpoints in different locations around Ranua.

    At each checkpoint, you'll find a code to record on the scorecard included with your map. Collect at least five checkpoints to enter the prize draw for that event. Participants who take part in four or more events during the summer will also be entered into the grand prize draw for an electric bicycle, to be held at the season finale on 10 September 2026. That means you can collect up to nine prize draw entries over the course of the summer!

    During Hillaviikko

    Pick up your map from Wednesday, 15 July at 12:00 outside Monkkari 2.0, or download it from the Municipality of Ranua's website.

    You can visit the checkpoints until Sunday at 15:00.

    Return your prize draw entry

    • Thursday, 16 July, 17:00–19:00 – Monkkari 2.0, Keskustie 11

    • Saturday, 18 July, 10:00–17:00 – Monkkari 2.0 tent, Hillamarkkinat

    • Sunday, 19 July, 10:00–15:00 – Monkkari 2.0 tent, Hillamarkkinat

    Organiser: Monkkari 2.0

Teen Hillaviikko Weekend, July 17-18

  • U18 Book Bar Pop

    The Book Bar, Kirkkotie 7

    17:00–20:00

    Start your Friday evening at U18 Book Bar Pop, a mini music festival created especially for 13–17-year-olds!

    This alcohol-free event features live music by The Bilebändi, along with a DJ playing both indoors and outdoors. Admission is free, and the venue is mostly accessible.

    Please note: This event is not intended for primary school-aged children or younger. Visitors aged 18 and over are kindly asked to arrive after 20:00, when The Book Bar opens for adult guests.

    Organiser: The Book Bar

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    Summernight Setting

    Hillatori, Hillakatu 1

    20:00–22:00

    After U18 Book Bar Pop, it's just a short walk to Hillatori, where the second seating of the Summernight Setting community dinner begins at 20:00.

    Everyone is welcome to enjoy the music and the festive atmosphere, even if they are not attending the dinner.

    Live programme

    • 20:30 Saaren Soittajat Brass Ensemble – cinematic brass music

    • 21:00 Joacim – one of Finland's rising indie artists

    The Municipality of Ranua, Ranua Parish, Lions Club Ranua and local businesses warmly invite residents and visitors to celebrate local food, community spirit and entrepreneurship.

    The dinner features a freshly prepared seasonal meal made from ingredients supplied by local producers. The beautifully decorated festival marquee is crowned by Essi Kotajärvi's stunning Hillaviikko floral arch, while an environmental artwork by students from the University of Lapland and the Ranua Adult Education Centre can be admired nearby.

    The evening begins with cinematic brass music by the Saaren Soittajat Brass Ensemble, followed by a performance from rising Finnish indie artist Joacim. Having toured extensively across Finland and appeared on national television—including YLE's Culture Gala and as a guest of Pyhimys on Vain Elämää—Joacim arrives at Hillaviikko as part of the release tour for his second album, Avaruuden Pääkaupunki.

  • Hillamarkkinat (Cloudberry Fair), Peura Area
    Outdoor rink at the tennis court

    From 10:00 (First match at 11:00)

    The excitement of the Cloudberry Fair continues with a fun, fast-paced and fiercely competitive street floorball tournament, organised jointly by Ranua Peura and The Book Bar!

    Register your team of up to eight players by emailing buukkibar@gmail.com (Matti Koukkula). Be quick—only eight teams can take part!

    Players must be at least 15 years old and participate at their own risk.

    Matches are played 4 vs 4 without goalkeepers in an inflatable outdoor rink with a fine crushed-brick surface.

    • First match: 11:00

    • Final: no later than 16:30

    Entry Fee

    • €80 per team

    • Optional meal vouchers: €10 each

    The meal voucher includes your choice of fish or meat soup, bread, a drink and coffee, served in the nearby food tent.

    All tournament entry fees go directly to support the activities of Ranua Peura.

    Organisers: Ranua Peura and The Book Bar

  • Youth Meet at Hillatori, Hillakatu 1
    18:00–23:00

    Tarvike.com Yard – Moped & ATV Expo
    18:00–20:00

    On Saturday evening during the Cloudberry Fair, Hillaviikko's youth team and Tarvike.com invite young people to a relaxed pop-up café and a Moped & ATV Expo!

    At the Moped Expo (18:00–20:00), visitors can vote for their favourite ride. The top entries will receive gift vouchers as prizes. Mopeds can be brought to the exhibition and registered on site from 16:00 onwards. The winners will be announced later at Hillatori.

    See the participation instructions here:
    [LINK]

    At Hillatori, enjoy a laid-back evening with music, board games and the beautiful Hillaviikko floral arch created by Essi Kotajärvi—the perfect spot for summer photos.

    Organisers: Hillaviikko and Tarvike.com

Ranuan Hillamarkkinat 17.-18.7.

  • Peuran alue, Sairaalatie 2
    Markkinatori auki klo 10-17

    Lavaohjelma:

    Juontajana Jani Backman

    10.00 Avaussanat: Paula Erkkilä, LC Ranua & Petri Ilvesluoto, Ranuan kunta

    11.00 Iskelmälaulaja Eero Kuosmanen

    12.00 Hillanpoimintakisa! Ilmoittautuminen paikan päällä

    13.00 Wallila Duo esiintyy

    14.00 Iskelmälaulaja Eero Kuosmanen

    15.00 Wallila Duo esiintyy

    16.00 jälkeen Ranuan Ratakarhujen aappaanheiton ja Peura x Buukki: Katusäbäturnauksen palkintojenjako

    Järjestäjä: Lions Club Ranua yhteistyökumppaneineen

  • Peuran alue, Sairaalatie 2
    Markkinatori auki klo 10-17

    Lavaohjelma:

    Juontajana Jani Backman

    10.00 Tori avataan

    11.00-15.00 Lastensunnuntai:
    11.00 Miska, Pressan Katti
    12.00 Ilmapallotaikuri Jani
    13.00 Miska, Pressan Katti
    14.00 Ilmapallotaikuri Jani

    15.00 Frisbeegolfkisan palkintojenjako, Hillatohtorin julkistus, Vastuullisin torimyyjä ‘26,
    Hilla-arpojen arvonta

    16.00 Markkinoiden päätössanat: Jaakko Kouva, LC Ranua

    Järjestäjä: Lions Club Ranua yhteistyökumppaneineen

  • Lauantai 18.7.

    Markkina-alueen perällä
    Klo 11-17
    Peura x Buukki: Katusäbä
    Turnaus yli 15-vuotiaille: ilmoittaudu etukäteen buukkibar@gmail.com
    Järj. Ranuan Peura, The Book Bar

    Urheilukentällä
    Klo 11-15
    Saappaanheittokisa
    Sopii kaikenikäisille heittäjille
    Järj. Ranuan Ratakarhut

    Oravin frisbeegolfradalla
    Klo 11 alkaen parikisa
    Klo 16 alkaen yksilökisa
    Järj. Rovaniemen Golfarit, Ranuan Frisbeegolf

    Urheilutalo Peuransarvi
    Klo 20-24 Hillatanssit: Joonas Erkkilä & Unelma
    Järj. Ranuan Peura

    The Book Bar, Kirkkotie 7
    Klo 20-04 avoinna

    Sunnuntai 19.7.

    Urheilukentällä
    Klo 10 alkaen
    Peuran jalkapallon nappulaturnaus. Kaikille 2013-2018 syntyneille avoin tapahtuma. Ei ennakkoilmoittautumista. Kaikki palkitaan!
    Järj. Ranuan Peura