SATURDAY 27.7.
Events marked in yellow in the program are particularly suitable for families with children. Children are also welcome to other events unless an age limit is specifically indicated.
10.00–15.00
10.00–12.00 Jewelry from resin workshop
Come and try making jewelry from UV resin! In this workshop, you’ll design and create earrings, a pendant, or a keychain for yourself or as a gift using UV resin. The workshop operates continuously without prior registration. Making a piece of jewelry takes about 15 minutes. The material fee is 10 € for earrings, 8 € for a pendant or keychain. Payment can be made in cash or via MobilePay.
Marela, Kauppakatu 24
More information: heidi.wikholm@gmail.com, 050 367 9324.
10.00–16.00 Old Rauma craft market
Charming markets bring together craft entrepreneurs from different parts of Finland.
Town Hall Square, Kauppakatu 13
Inquiries about sales spots: U:gin Torimyynti, 040 824 6400
10.00–18.00 Lace-making in Poselli
Poselli lace exhibitions offer the opportunity to discover lace-making free of charge.
Poselli Culture House, Nortamonkatu 12
Further information: Nyplääjät ry and Pitsikeskus Emelia
10.00–17.00 Lace-making in Marela and Kirsti museums
During Lace Week, is an opportunity to see Rauma bobbin lace being made daily at Marela and Kirsti. The entrance fee is 10€ for adults, which includes access to Marela, Kirsti, and the Rauma Art Museum. Reduced tickets are 7€, and free entry for under 18.
Kirsti, Pohjankatu 3
Marela, Kauppakatu 24
More information and tickets: Rauma museum
10.00–18.00 International Grand Markets
The event features 140 entrepreneurs from over 30 countries and various regions of Finland, showcasing their specialty products. There will be amazing international food stalls, handicrafts, and textile. There will also be a funfair for children in the area.
More information: International Grand Markets
10.00–18.00 Black Lace Market
Marketplace goods from Finland and around the world, as well as culinary delights for every taste.
Savilankatu and Kauppakatu
10.00–18.00 Lace Week open yards and yard sales
During Lace Week, over 30 residents of Old Rauma will open their yards to visitors. The residents will hold yard sales or allow visitors to explore their yards as they are. The yards are open according to the residents’ schedules, usually from 10.00 to 18.00.
A map of the open yards and yard sales can be found HERE.
More information: Vanha Rauma Association
10.30 Maid or farmhand day – Interactive tour for children (FIN)
Note! This tour is in Finnish.
Maid or Farmhand Day is an interactive tour for young children, where they can learn about old-fashioned household chores and games at the sailor’s home, Kirsti. Free admission. The tour lasts about 40 minutes and can accommodate 10 children. No advance registration required.
Sailor’s Home Kirsti, Pohjankatu 3
More information: Rauma museum
11.00–15.00 Children’s art event at Nokan Torppa
The program for children includes acrylic painting on paper, Das clay modeling, rock painting, jewelry making, a fishing game, and a buffet. Free admission.
Nokan torppa, Suvitie 10
More information: Inspira ry
12.00–17.00 CANCELLED Kayaking trip to Reksaari in Rauma
Enjoy the summer in the Rauma archipelago with kayaking and a little island adventure. This kayaking trip takes you ashore at Reksaari Karttu, where you can brew traditional pan coffee and explore Rauma’s oldest tourist island. The paddling distance is about 6-8 km and the duration is 4,5-5 hours including a 2-2,5 hour break. The price of the tour is 59 €/person.
Departure: Mustalahti harbour, Siikluomantie 18
More information and registration: Sandrian villi luonto, saana@sandria.fi
13.00–15.00 Jewelry from resin workshop
Come and try making jewelry from UV resin! In this workshop, you’ll design and create earrings, a pendant, or a keychain for yourself or as a gift using UV resin. The workshop operates continuously without prior registration. Making a piece of jewelry takes about 15 minutes. The material fee is 10 € for earrings, 8 € for a pendant or keychain. Payment can be made in cash or via MobilePay.
Marela, Kauppakatu 24
More information: heidi.wikholm@gmail.com, puh. 050 367 9324.
15.00–22.00
15.30 Maid or farmhand day – Interactive tour for children (FIN)
Note! This tour is in Finnish.
Maid or Farmhand Day is an interactive tour for young children, where they can learn about old-fashioned household chores and games at the sailor’s home, Kirsti. Free admission. The tour lasts about 40 minutes and can accommodate 10 children. No advance registration required.
Sailor’s Home Kirsti, Pohjankatu 3
More information: Rauma museum
16.00–22.00 Lace Week glow bowling
Glow bowling is a fantastic way to spend an evening with friends!
As a Lace Week offer, an hour of glow bowling is priced at 30 € including shoe rentals.
Valtakatu 15
Reservations: Rauma Bowling Alley or 02 822 1922
17.00 Community singing event
A daily community singing event taking place at the market square throughout Lace Week. Free admission.
Rauma Market Square
18.00–24.00 Concert in Kalatori: Frans Harju and Kaija Koo
Lace Week culminates in a summer evening headlined by Kaija Koo in Old Rauma. The gates to Kalatori open at 18.00, Frans Harju performs at 20.00, and Kaija Koo’s incredible summer show starts at 22.00. Music will play and bars will be open until midnight.
Tickets starting at 49.90 €. The event is 18+.
Kalatori
More information and tickets: Eura Events, tomi.viren@euraevents.fi
20.00 Lace Week evening serenade
Pihla Pakaslahti performs the Lace Week evening serenade from the City Hall Tower.
The City Hall Tower, Valtakatu 2
Info
How do I get to Lace Week, or how does the city festival take care of environmental issues? You can find answers to these and many other questions on the info pages, so you can fully focus on enjoying the joy of Lace Week!
