On the Night of the Arts, a long dining table will be set up in the center of Pyhäjoki. Food vendors will be invited, and dining takes place together at one shared table. The evening also features music and other performances. A true celebration where everyone is invited!
In Pyhäjoki, every season is magical! Let’s journey together in each season to a remote natural spot, where travelers are greeted by a cultural experience — in the middle of nowhere.
Sun, December 13
A joint hike to a fourth remote natural site: walking along the Matinsaari Elf Path to the heart of the island, where Christmas carols will be sung together.
The event is part of the official Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture programme.
In Pyhäjoki, every season is magical! Let’s journey together in each season to a remote natural spot, where travelers are greeted by a cultural experience — in the middle of nowhere.
Sun, September 20
A joint hike to a third remote natural site: a walk to the Oravisjärvi lean-to shelter, where a community artwork will be created together.
The event is part of the official Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture programme.
In Pyhäjoki, every season is magical! Let’s journey together in each season to a remote natural spot, where travelers are greeted by a cultural experience — in the middle of nowhere.
July 5 – Pyhäjoki Heritage Day.
A shared journey to another remote natural site: by paddleboard, canoe, or rowboat to Jokiletto Island, where a maritime-themed theatre performance will take place.
The event is part of the official Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture programme.
The Great Machinery Exhibition in Pyhäjoki – Experience Machine Power, Live Demonstrations, and Community Spirit!
The Great Machinery Exhibition will return to the Etelänkylä industrial area in Pyhäjoki for the second time on August 16, 2025, from 10 AM to 3 PM. In addition to the machinery on display, the event will feature various live demonstrations and a factory tour at Pyhäjoen Puu Oy. A special guest from Savo, the popular adult YouTuber Metsa Man, will be attending. The event will be hosted by Ari Kettukangas, known from Pooki Radio.
The event will also include a lively marketplace area, café and food services, and a fun activity zone for children. All exhibition and sales spots are free of charge, and entry to the event is completely free. The area offers plenty of space, making it easy for visitors to explore the machines on display. The location is easily accessible from Highway 8. The main organizer of the event is the Pyhäjoki Local Heritage Association.
Kielo Camp is a new self-service motorhome stopover located on a scenic island in Pyhäjoki — just 1 km from Highway 8. We open on August 1, 2025, at a location long loved by many.
We offer a peaceful and safe place to rest, relax by the river, barbecue, and enjoy nature. The sea, with its smooth rocky shores, is just minutes away.
Located right along Highway 8, Kielo Camp is easily accessible from anywhere in Finland:
Only 25 minutes from Kalajoki’s famous sand dunes. Just over an hour’s drive from Oulu. 4–5 hours from Jyväskylä and Tampere.
Accommodation
✓ 38 pitches with electricity for motorhomes and caravans
✓ Extra spots without electricity
✓ Tent camping available
✓ Furnished apartment for rent in Pyhäjoki town center (not on the island)
Saunas & Swimming
✓ Atmospheric old wood-heated sauna – enjoy the heat and wash the traditional way, without a shower
✓ Modern and cozy wood-heated sauna, also without a shower – washing is done with a bucket and bowl. Includes WC and changing room
✓ Private piers and swimming opportunities at both saunas
✓ Saunas can be booked separately
Facilities
✓ Showers & toilets right after you enter the island
✓ Water point, chemical toilet disposal, greywater disposal
✓ Laundry service available
✓ Small shared kitchen in the communal cabin
Nature & Relaxation
✓ Campfire spot
✓ Guestbook in the greenhouse
✓ Nature trail
✓ Shelter & birdwatching tower
✓ Trampoline, playground & toy box