Shining a spotlight on events & activities in Etelä-Pohjanmaa; English-language vids, pods & blogs.
Tomorrow the 5th of April is the season opener for the Veikkausliiga between SJK Seinäjoki and FC Haka at OmaSp Stadion at 6pm tickets can be found in link below:
https://www.ticketmaster.fi/event/sjk-fc-haka-lippuja/322033
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Another event over weekend worth checking out is the Nurmijärvi Fly In held on the lake in Kauhajoki info in below short. Also don't forget to checkout our YouTube channel here:
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Where you can check out other places to see and events to go to in the local Southern Ostrobothnia!
This coming weekend there will be a kelkka messut in Power Park held by Lakeus Messut so watch this short for info and go check it out!
What's On 🧡 Kalevan Navetta
This is something a little different. In this clip, Mark tells Glenn about the Finnish folk dancing class accompanied by live music. Part of the MARS Festivaali. 5€ on the door or free if you have a ticket for the MARS event.
https://youtu.be/goy9IEatQ_Q?t=339
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What's On 🧡 Tuuri Ralli 🏁
🏎 Watch as Glenn tells Mark all about the first stage of the F-Cup Rallisarja, which takes place on Saturday 10th Feb at Kyläkauppa Veljekset Keskinen, Tuuri
https://youtu.be/goy9IEatQ_Q?t=216
What's On Southern Ostrobothnia - FEB 2023
Watch the full episode as Mark and Glenn introduce this month's selection of events:
🏎️ TUURI RALLY, LIVE MOTOR SPORT – Sat 11th Feb
💃🏻 TANSSITUPA: RÄLLÄ AND HANNA POIKELA – Wed 15th Feb
🎸MARS Festival 2023 – Thu 16th to Sat 18th Feb
👵🏼 SUPERNANNY LUENNOI KAUHAJOELLA – Thu 16th Feb
Super Nanny’s family-life and well-being lecture
🥊 MMA SEINÄJOKI - FIGHT NIGHT 6 – Sat 25th Feb
🛷 SOVELTAVA TALILIIKUNTAPÄIVÄ – Tue 21st Feb
Accessible winter sports day
This month on What´s On Southern Ostrobothnia FEBRUARY 2023, Mark & Glenn are back (after a short mid-winter break) with a varied selection of events and act...
💃🏻 New episode of What's On Southern Ostrobothnia
https://youtu.be/goy9IEatQ_Q
This month, Mark Wiltshear & Glenn Murray are back (after a short mid-winter break) with a varied selection of events and activities in February 2023. These include rally racing, a folk dancing lesson, a professional music seminar & multi-venue music festival, a lecture on modern family-life, live boxing and MMA fighting and an accessible winter sports activity day.
🏎️ TUURI RALLY, LIVE MOTOR SPORT – Sat 11th Feb
Keskisen Kyläkauppa, F-Cup Rallisarja
🪗 TANSSITUPA: RÄLLÄ AND HANNA POIKELA – Wed 15th Feb
Kalevan Navetta
🎸MARS Festival 2023 – Thu 16th to Sat 18th Feb
Mars-festivaali, Selmu ry, Rytmikorjaamo, Bar 15 Basement, KARMA, Kalevan Navetta
👵🏼 SUPERNANNY LUENNOI KAUHAJOELLA – Thu 16th Feb
Super Nanny’s family-life and well-being lecture
Kauhajoen kaupunki, Kauhajoen Yhteiskoulu, Pia Penttala
🥊 MMA SEINÄJOKI - FIGHT NIGHT 6 – Sat 25th Feb
MMA Seinäjoki, Rytmikorjaamo, Seinäjoki Fight Night
🛷 SOVELTAVA TALILIIKUNTAPÄIVÄ – Tue 21st Feb
Seinäjoen kaupunki - City of Seinäjoki, Liikuntakeskus Joupiska, SeAMK
You can find links to all the events in our blog post: https://nordicexplorerproductions.wordpress.com/2023/02/04/whats-on-southern-ostrobothnia-february-2023/
What's On 💚 Lakeuden Panimojuhlat
As part of our feature on events at Rytmikorjaamo, Mark looks forward to the Lakeuden Panimojuhlat 2023 beer festival, which returns after a two-year break (thanks to COVID 🤬)
The 2023 edition takes place on Fri 27th & Sat 28th Jan 2023. Tickets are selling quickly, so book yours now so you don't miss out!
Selmu ry, Visit Seinäjoki
https://youtu.be/M_tflYlcYbg?t=947
What's On 💚 Seinäjoen Ravikeskus
🐎 In this video, Mark & Glenn talk about horse racing Finnish-style. This is trotting (or harness/chariot racing) and the next meeting at Seinäjoki ravikeskus is on Mon 19th December from 18-21:00. The racing is outdoors, but there are plenty of indoor facilities for you to eat, drink, be merry (and place a little bet, if that's your thing!)
What's On 💚 Rytmikorjaamo
In this clip, Mark & Glenn discuss the live shows at Rytmis during December (and early-January) and there are a couple upcoming:
• Juha Tapio on Fri 16th Dec
• Mariska on Sat 17th Dec
• Seinäjoki Metal Festival on Fri 6th Jan
Selmu ry Nem Agency
https://youtu.be/M_tflYlcYbg?t=810
̈joki ̈iset2022
We visit the local Christmas market held across two days from the 10-11/12/22 Seinäjoki Areena.
So get down and check it out before it's over!
Event by Markkina.net can be found at this link:
https://fb.me/e/2vhP7ElMT
Also support us to help support and the local Southern Ostrobothnia region by buying us a coffee here:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenordictG
What's On 💚 Seinäjoki Areena Joulumarkkinat
Watch Mark and Glenn introduce the Joulumarkkinat taking place in Seinäjoen kaupunki - City of Seinäjoki THIS WEEKEND – Sat 10th and Sun 11th December. Perefect for finding artisanal food and seasonal treats just in time for Christmas.
https://youtu.be/M_tflYlcYbg?t=992
For more details, check out the Markkina.net Facebook event page https://fb.me/e/2hBlJGGrP
Visit Seinäjoki Visit Lakeus
🇫🇮 Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää! / Happy Independence Day!
What's On Southern Ostrobothnia in attendance at Koop Arponen Official and Flute of Shame Christmas Concert 2022. Here are a few videos to give you an idea of what to expect next year 😊
New episode of What's On Southern Ostrobothnia – DECEMBER 2022 here:
https://youtu.be/M_tflYlcYbg
This month, Mark & Glenn return with a selection of Christmas-themed events and activities. They are also joined by guests from the ISU Speed Skating Junior World Cup 2022, which takes place in Seinäjoki on the 3rd & 4th of December.
🧸 TI-TI NALLE, HIRSIMETSÄ PARTY FAMILY CONCERT – Fri 2nd Dec
Ti-Ti Nalle, Seinäjoki-Sali, Seinäjoen kaupunki - City of Seinäjoki, Visit Seinäjoki
🎸 KOOP ARPONEN & FLUTE OF SHAME CHRISTMAS CONCERT – Fri 2nd Dec
Koop Arponen Official, Flute of Shame
⛸️ ISU JUNIOR WORLD CUP SPEED SKATING 2022 – Sat 3rd & Sun 4th Dec
SU-luistelu, Seinäjoen Jääurheilukeskus
👩🎤 LIVE GIGS AT RYTMIKORJAAMO - throughout December
Rytmikorjaamo, Antti Tuisku , Erika Vikman, Popeda, Battle Beast, Juha Tapio, Mariska – Plus, in January the Seinäjoki Metal Festival
🍻 LAKEUDEN PANIMOJUHLAT 2023 – Fri 27th & Sat 28th Jan
Lakeuden Panimojuhlat beer festival.
🎁 SEINÄJOEN AREENAN JOULUMARKKINAT – Sat 10th & Sun 11th Dec
Seinäjoki Areena
🎄 JOULUMYYJÄISET (Christmas fairs)
• Sanssin koulu, Kauhajoki, Sat 3.12.
• Intola, Kurika, Sat 3.12.
• Kahvila 8-Pallo and Teuvan kulmakirppis, Sat 3.12.
• Lakis Areena, Vimpeli, Sun 4.12.
• Torikeskus, Seinäjoki, Sat 3. & Sun 4.12.
• Munakan Kyläseura, Ilmajoki, Sun 4.12.
🐎 SEINÄJOKI RAVIT (trotting or harness horse racing) – Mon 19th Dec
Seinäjoen Ravikeskus
You can find links to all the events in our blog post: https://nordicexplorerproductions.wordpress.com/2022/11/30/whats-on-southern-ostrobothnia-december-2022/
Also support us to help support and the local Southern Ostrobothnia region by buying us a coffee here:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenordictG
What's On 💚 Ti-Ti Nalle
🧸 Glenn introduces the family favourite "Ti-Ti Nalle, Hirsimetsän juhlat -konsertti". A kids concert from the Log Forest featuring Ti-Ti Nalle and all his forest friends, who will be there to meet the children and pose for selfies afterwards!
https://youtu.be/M_tflYlcYbg?t=134
It takes place on Saturday 2nd December at Seinäjoki-Sali in Seinäjoen kaupunki - City of Seinäjoki – tickets from 21,50€.
Visit Seinäjoki ̈joki
What's On 💚 Koop Arponen Official + Flute of Shame
Mark introduces the return of the FoS guys for another Koop Arponen & Flute of Shame Christmas Concert at Törnävä Church in Seinäjoen kaupunki - City of Seinäjoki
⏯ https://youtu.be/M_tflYlcYbg?t=281
It starts at 19:00 on Friday 2nd December and there are still a few tickets available from www.ctzn.tk/fossjk
New episode of What's On Southern Ostrobothnia
This month, Mark & Glenn return with a selection of Christmas-themed events and activities. This includes the Ti-Ti Nalle, Hirsimetsä Party family concert, the Koop Arponen & Flute of Shame Christmas Concert, various live gigs at Rytmikorjaamo, Lakeuden Panimojuhlat 2023, Joulumarkkinat & Joulumyyjäiset (Christmas fairs and markets) and trotting/harness horse racing at Seinäjoki Ravit.
They are also joined by guests from the ISU Junior World Cup Speed Skating 2022, which takes place in Seinäjoki on the 3rd & 4th of December.
This month, Mark & Glenn return with a selection of Christmas-themed events and activities. This includes the Ti-Ti Nalle, Hirsimetsä Party family concert, t...
⛸ In the latest episode of What's On Southern Ostrobothnia, Mark and Glenn visited the ISU Junior World Cup Speed Skating 2022, held in Seinäjoen kaupunki - City of Seinäjoki.
This is who we spoke with:
1️⃣ ISU Speed Skating representative, Hanjo Heidemann
2️⃣ Seinäjoen Seudun Urheilijat Ry President, Nanna Rintala
3️⃣ legend & former world record holder, Pekka Koskela.
They explained all about the Junior World Cup Speed Skating event and told us that two rounds out of three will be held in this winter.
The second event is on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December. Entry is free and spectators are VERY WELCOME.
Thanks to Jiuliano Prisada at SU-luistelu for inviting us along 🙏🏼
What's On + Seinäjoen kaupunki - City of Seinäjoki 💜 Newcomers!
👋 And to prove it, Anu Männikkö joined us on What's On Southern Ostrobothnia, to introduce the "Avaruusasukkaan Käsikirja" or "Capital of Space, New Residents Handbook". This will be sent to all newcomers to and contains vouchers for discounts and free tickets at the theatre and various sporting events.
Even if you are not a new resident, maybe you know someone who HAS recently arrived, so be sure to remind them to use their vouchers.
https://youtu.be/M-zSDyIdh8c?t=618
What's On 💜 Elokuvateatteri Matin-Tupa
🎞 Watch Mark introduce Glenn to the joys of Matin Tupa and the return of the Filmiä ja Valoa film festival. It takes place from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th November and features local documentaries, domestic Finnish films and several international, English-language movies.
If you've never been to Matin Tupa, it is a one-screen, family-owned, independent cinema in Ylistaro. Do yourself a favour and check it out this month.
https://youtu.be/M-zSDyIdh8c?t=351
What's On 💜
Mark introduces a selection of Xmas Opening events across the region of South Ostrobothnia, starting on Friday 18th November. These include:
• Hotelli Kivitippu in Lappajärven kunta
• Jalasjärven kunta
• Seinäjoen kaupunki - City of Seinäjoki and,
• Vanha Paukku kulttuuri- ja yrityskeskus in Lapuan kaupunki
Visit Lapua, Visit Seinäjoki, Visit Lakeus
https://youtu.be/M-zSDyIdh8c?t=1197
What's On 💜 Kuortaneen Urheiluopisto
🎳 Watch Glenn introduce this tenpin bowling weekend 'training camp' for adults, at the Kuortane Olympic Training Centre & Sports Resort, Friday 18th to Sunday 20th November.
Kuortaneen kunta
https://youtu.be/M-zSDyIdh8c?t=1324
What's On 💜 Basketball
🏀 See Mark tell Glenn about upcoming games in the Finnish top division, featuring Kobrat Lapua from Lapuan kaupunki & Karhubasket from Kauhajoen kaupunki.
Plus the brand new IKH Areena – the new 'den' for those Kauhajoki Bears 🙌
Home games continue from 16th November.
Visit Lapua, Visit Suupohja, Isojoen Konehalli Oy
https://youtu.be/M-zSDyIdh8c?t=1563
What's On 💜 QrikkaLan & Kurikan Soittokunta
🕹 Watch as Glenn introduces Mark to this live music & retro gaming event in Kurikan kaupunki on Saturday 12th November.
Visit Lakeus.
https://youtu.be/M-zSDyIdh8c?t=1062
What's On 💜 RIDEEP
🚵♀️ Watch as Glenn tells Mark about the EPCXC Seinäjoki Tanelinranta – Cyclocross event in Seinäjoen kaupunki - City of Seinäjoki on Saturday 12th November.
Visit Seinäjoki
https://youtu.be/M-zSDyIdh8c?t=193
New episode of What's On Southern Ostrobothnia
This month, Mark & Glenn return with a varied selection of events and activities including a performance of music from video games, a cyclocross gathering, a film festival, several Christmas opening ceremonies, a tenpin bowling weekend for adults and a selection of live basketball games to watch.
We are also joined by a guest, Anu Männikkö from Seinäjoen kaupunki - City of Seinäjoki, to introduce vouchers for free tickets, that will be sent to all new residents of .
🚵♀️ EPCXC Seinäjoki Tanelinranta – Cyclocross event organised by RIDEEP
https://fb.me/e/23UQQza1X
🎬 Filmia ja valoa – film festival at Elokuvateatteri Matin-Tupa, Ylistaro
https://www.filmiajavaloa.fi/filmia-ja-valoa-2022/
Explore Finland episode at Matin Tupa https://open.spotify.com/episode/2cb1YHV34Q3C3S1ZMigsz7?si=QSmHwaYrSa2UTqPQ6pE7Ug
🎟️ Avaruusasukkaan käsikirja – ‘handbook’ with free tickets and vouchers for new residents of Seinäjoki
https://www.seinajoki.fi/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/seinajoki_asukkaanopas2022_web.pdf
🕹️ Game ON! -pelimusiikkitapahtuma – Live music & retro gaming event from QrikkaLan & Kurikan Soittokunta
https://fb.me/e/3zHxUzNJ9
🎄 Joulunavaus – Christmas opening ceremonies across South Ostrobothnia
Lappajärvi https://fb.me/e/2gkSU4TTl
Lapua https://fb.me/e/4YXANiyzi (Vanha Paukku kulttuuri- ja yrityskeskus)
Seinäjoki https://fb.me/e/29L7NJzqI
Jalasjärvi https://fb.me/e/2YZNd86Te
🎳 Avoin pelitaitoleiri, perusteet – Tenpin bowling weekend camp for adults at Kuortaneen Urheiluopisto
https://fb.me/e/31MN6u2su
🏀 Korisliiga pelit – Professional mens basketball games to watch live
Kobrat Lapua https://www.kobrat.fi/
Karhu Basket https://www.karhubasket.fi/
Basketball Finland https://www.basket.fi/basketball-finland/
https://youtu.be/M-zSDyIdh8c
Seinäjoki
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Scuba Diving international or #SDI will be holding an Ice Diving Course in #Kuortane in the Kaatialan mine area tomorrow the 7th of April 2023. Information can be found here: https://www.sukeltajankauppa.fi/tuote/sdi-ice-diver/
Tomorrow the 5th of April is the season opener for the Veikkausliiga between SJK Seinäjoki and FC Haka at OmaSp Stadion at 6pm tickets can be found in link below: https://www.ticketmaster.fi/event/sjk-fc-haka-lippuja/322033 Remember to subscribe to The Nordic Tourist on YouTube to find out more upcoming events in the Southern Ostrobothnian Region via our shorts content and get it straight to your shorts feed here: https://www.youtube.com/@thenordictourist6750 #Veikkausliiga #jalkapallo #football #soccer #fifa23 #finnishfootball #thingstodo
Tomorrow the 5th of April is the season opener for the Veikkausliiga between SJK Seinäjoki and FC Haka at OmaSp Stadion at 6pm tickets can be found in link below: https://www.ticketmaster.fi/event/sjk-fc-haka-lippuja/322033 Remember to subscribe to The Nordic Tourist on YouTube to find out more upcoming events in the Southern Ostrobothnian Region via our shorts content and get it straight to your shorts feed here: https://www.youtube.com/@thenordictourist6750
Another event over weekend worth checking out is the Nurmijärvi Fly In held on the lake in Kauhajoki info in below short. Also don't forget to checkout our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/@thenordictourist6750 Where you can check out other places to see and events to go to in the local Southern Ostrobothnia!
This coming weekend there will be a kelkka messut in Power Park held by Lakeus Messut so watch this short for info and go check it out!
#visitseinäjoki #Christmas #joulu #joulumyyjäiset2022 #visitlakeus We visit the local Christmas market held across two days from the 10-11/12/22 Seinäjoki Areena. So get down and check it out before it's over! Event by Markkina.net can be found at this link: https://fb.me/e/2vhP7ElMT Also support us to help support #Seinäjoki and the local Southern Ostrobothnia region by buying us a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenordictG
What's On Southern Ostrobothnia in attendance at Koop Arponen Official and Flute of Shame Christmas Concert 2022. Here are a few videos to give you an idea of what to expect next year 😊
⛸ In the latest episode of What's On Southern Ostrobothnia, Mark and Glenn visited the ISU Junior World Cup Speed Skating 2022, held in Seinäjoen kaupunki - City of Seinäjoki. This is who we spoke with: 1️⃣ ISU Speed Skating representative, Hanjo Heidemann 2️⃣ Seinäjoen Seudun Urheilijat Ry President, Nanna Rintala 3️⃣ #SpeedSkating legend & former world record holder, Pekka Koskela. They explained all about the Junior World Cup Speed Skating event and told us that two rounds out of three will be held in #Seinäjoki this winter. The second event is on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December. Entry is free and spectators are VERY WELCOME. Thanks to Jiuliano Prisada at SU-luistelu for inviting us along 🙏🏼
🎥 Here are a few videos that Mark took when visiting the Aalto Aesthetics event in Seinäjoen kaupunki - City of Seinäjoki this past weekend. Lots of families an quite a few dogs in attendance to view a selection of audio-visual projections and light shows, plus a few Open Doors, do you could visit the old jail cells and courtroom. This event takes place every year, so keep your eyes open for the 2023 event 👀 Visit Seinäjoki, Selmu ry
In the latest episode of What's On Southern Ostrobothnia, Mark also spoke with Rami Haavisto from Ravintola Verstas, a new restaurant in the Piiri cultural area of Seinäjoki. As the Piiri area continues to grow to now include offices, schools, a theatre and a hostel, Rami now has the ideal place for locals and visitors to enjoy a traditional, Scandinavian lunch or simply to pop in for a coffee. Visit Seinäjoki, Rakennus K. Karhu Oy, Seinäjoen kaupunki - City of Seinäjoki
In the latest episode of What's On Southern Ostrobothnia, Mark spoke with Mohammed Al-Marrani from Mokka Market, an international food store in the heart of Seinäjoki. Mohammed tells Mark about his new shop, the second #MokkaMarket, that opened in Ideapark Seinäjoki in September 2022. He explains how he wants to make international food easier for Finnish customers to enjoy and what food you can expect to find on his shelves. #ideaparkseinäjoki Seinäjoen kaupunki - City of Seinäjoki, Visit Seinäjoki
In the latest episode of What's On Southern Ostrobothnia, Mark spoke with Sanna Harju & Laura Penttilä from Bar 15 Street – a new vegetarian restaurant now open in #Seinäjoki. They explain the idea behind their restaurant: mid-price range, open in the evenings (not lunch), vegan food served with craft beer and that meat (or 'animal') is available as an additional extra – if you insist! #veganfood #vegan #vegetarian #craftbeer Bar 15 Basement, Seinäjoen kaupunki - City of Seinäjoki, Visit Seinäjoki
Check out a FREE! event this weekend! Kiuaskallio Bike Park is giving free lift passes to end the downhill MTB season. Thanks to Lauri Mäntykoski and all the people for making this season what is was! RIDEEP #rideyourbike #etelapohjanmaa #downhill #southostrobothnia #visitlakeus #jalasjärvi #freebie
Sneek Peak at what to expect at this weekend's event held across two days in Kauhajoki and Lehtimäki by Suomenselän moottorikelkkailijat Ry (SuSeMk) !
In the latest episode of What's On Southern Ostrobothnia, Mark also spoke with Maria Besis from Culture Club Ry, who explains why she's joined a circus. Well, kind of! On Sunday 18th September, the Culture Club Circus will take place at Kalevan Navetta in Seinäjoen Kaupunki. #cultureclubry #cultureclubcircus Sirkus Muudi
Here's a preview of something from the next episode of the show. Here, Mark speaks with Julia Saarinen from Kauhajoen Ruokamessut about the 30th anniversary of this food festival, which starts on Thursday 2nd September. #ruokamessut #kauhajoenruokamessut #hämeshavunen #visitkauhajoki Visit Suupohja, Kauhajoen kaupunki, Glenn Murray
