Program

Close to 150 (!) of the finest wooden boats will be on view at the International Kotka Wooden Boat Fair.
In addition, boat carver Marko Nikula will be on-site everyday to work on a traditional boat of the Savo region.
There will also be other programs available – especially at the Restaurant Olki.

Wednesday 24.7. 10am- 8pm

10 am Fair gates open
10 am- 6 pm Boat carver Marko Nikula will work on-site on a traditional boat of the Savo region.
12 pm- 1pm Opening ceremony of the fair, Restaurant Olki
3 pm- 4 pm Music, Robert Kyöstilä, Restaurant Olki
5 pm- 5.45 pm Information event on classic boats, Jani Vahto, Restaurant Olki
7 pm- 8 pm Music, Roope Palmu, Restaurant Olki
8 pm Fair gates close

 

Thursday 25.7. 10 am- 10 pm

10 am Fair gates open
10 am- 8 pm Boat carver Marko Nikula will work on-site on a traditional boat of the Savo region. Pressing of the rib.
2 pm- 4 pm Music, Marika Huomolin and Anssi Puranen, Restaurant Olki
5 pm- 5.45 pm Information event on classic boats, Jani Vahto, Restaurant Olki
7 pm- 9 pm Music, Marika Huomolin and Anssi Puranen, Restaurant Olki
8 pm Fair gates close

 

Friday 26.7. 10am- 8pm

10 am Fair gates open
10am -4pm pecialist lectures on boat topics, Maritime Centre Vellamo, more information here
2 pm – 4 pm Music, Satu Lii and Tuomas Duo, Restaurant Olki
3 pm- 8pm Boat carver Marko Nikula will work on-site on a traditional seine-fishing boat of the Savo region.
5 pm- 5.45 pm Information event on classic boats, Jani Vahto, Restaurant Olki
7 pm- 8 pm Music, Satu Lii and Tuomas Duo, Restaurant Olki
8 pm Fair gates close

 

Saturday 27.7. 10 am– 8 pm

10 am Fair gates open
10 am -6 pm Boat carver Marko Nikula will work on-site on a traditional seine-fishing boat of the Savo region.
3 pm – 4 pm Music, Edu Kettunen Duo, Restaurant Olki
5 pm- 5.45 pm Information event on classic boats, Jani Vahto, Restaurant Olki
8 pm Fair gates close

 

The Olki Restaurant at the Boat Fair remains open after the fair gates close every evening until midnight, for exhibition exhibitors and those who have made dinner reservations.

Changes are possible.

 

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