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Summer start
8.6.2024

People browsing and chatting in an open-air market with various stalls under a sunny sky, surrounded by trees.
Photo: Aarón - Ubuntu Productions

Come and celebrate the start of summer season in Korpo!

On the second Saturday in June, all residents in Korpo gather for a joint party to celebrate the start of the summer season. The summerstart event is a collaboration between the association Pro Korpo r.f. and other associations and companies operating on the island. Every year, fun activities for both young and old are organised in the market square, Kyrkbyn (island center), Korpocenter and Verkan (note that the programme starts later at Verkan).

Take a look at the programme below so you don't miss anything. See you in the village!

Programme

  • 10:00 - Live music with the Summer Orchestra

  • 11:00 - Guided tour Korpo Church (Finnish guided tour)

  • 12:00 - Fashion show - Amalia's Home - Korpo Centre

  • 12:30 - Guided tour Korpo Gård

  • 13:00 - Tractor cavalcade

  • 13:15 - Guided tour Korpo Church (Swedish-language tour)

  • 13:30 - Live music with Aava/Fjärd musicians - Verkan

1

The square
(10am-2pm)

  • Pony riding

  • Live music

  • Face painting

  • Tug of war with fibre cable

  • Entrepreneurs, associations and craftsmen

  • Live forging

2

Korpo Centre
(10am-2pm)

  • Fashion show

  • Massage

  • Flower offer

3

Verkan
(12-15 pm)

  • Lunch offer

  • Live music

  • Beverage testing

  • Korpo Fbk - Fire boat and fire engine

  • Paddles, kayaks and SUP boards