Program
Sun 31 May 2026, 10:00 a.m. – Guided Geopark Tour at Alkkianvuori
Guided by Hannu Raitio, the “Nature Professor” of Kintukka. The walk starts from the Ylimysneva side of the area and includes visits to the Elli’s Grove spring and the viewing platform, where a picnic break will be held. Please bring your own refreshments. The fairly easy Ellinpolku Trail is approximately 3 km long.
Tue 2 June 2026, 10:00 a.m. – Making the Geopark Visible – Guided Excursion at Haapakeidas Mire
Tue 2 June 2026, 17:00–21:00 – Elsa Resort’s nature photography course
Wed 3 June 2026, 12:00 noon – Opening of the Summer Season at Kauhajoki Geopark Centre Kide
Sat 6 June 2026, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. – Lapinneva Market Day in Parkano
Sat 6 June 2026 – Pyhäniemi MTB Mountain Bike Event
Sun 7 June 2026 – Alpo’s savannah’s and the gallery’s opening event
Continuing the Celebrations
Thu 11 June 2026, 10:00 a.m. – Opening Event at Kuninkaanlähde, Kankaanpää
Fri 12 June 2026, 12:00 noon – Opening of the New Accessible Trail at Peurajärvi, Karijoki
