The old fishing banks of Pyhäjoki tell a story of the fishing traditions of the past centuries. Boats were set to the sea, nets were dried, and the boats were tarred in the fishing banks. There are dozens of protected boat and net houses and fish sheds on the three fishing banks of Pyhäjoki.

Kaukonranta fishing bank at the mouth of River Pyhäjoki, Kaukontie
Jokipuoji fishing bank along the southern fork of River, Jokipuojintie
The old fish harbour of Parhalahti along River Liminkaoja, Kalarannantie, Parhalahti

In the historical vicarage of Pyhäjoki, situated between the town of Raahe and beach resort Kalajoki, Cultural Center Wild Goose offers unique accommodation in private rooms, suitable for 1-3 people. According to the seasons, we have 2 to 4 rooms available, with shared toilets and showers, and guests can also use common kitchen with complete utilities. Sauna can be reserved separately. We can also arrange rental of kayaks, bikes and other hiking equipments. For children, we have summer tent with Mother Goose and her friends, and for film enthusiasts, we can arrange screenings of Finnish short films and documentaries.

The traditional Pyhäjoki Local Heritage Week is full of things to see and experience at various locations.

MONDAY 1.7.
6 PM: Movie screening at the library: Herman Wiirretjärvi's Pyhäjoki film

TUESDAY 2.7.
12 PM: Summer day celebration by the Pensioners' Association at Annala Museum
5 PM – 7 PM: Tuesday Market at Pauha Square in front of the town hall. Seelarit and Silja will lead a sing-along starting at 5:30 PM. Register as a vendor at info@pyhajoki.fi.

WEDNESDAY 3.7.
4 PM – 8 PM: Discarded book sale at the library
6 PM: Singing evening at Pirttikoski at Kuusiniemi Bridge

THURSDAY 4.7.
6 PM: Summer evening gathering at Liminkakylä village hall. Seelarit and Silja will sing and lead a sing-along.

FRIDAY 5.7.
3 PM – 6 PM: Pop by the yard! A map of the visitable locations will be published at pyhajoki.fi/culture

SATURDAY 6.7.
11 AM – 3 PM: Local heritage market at Pauha Square in front of the town hall.
12 PM – 3 PM: Pop by the yard! A map of the visitable locations will be published at pyhajoki.fi/culture
3 PM – 4:30 PM: California Tour, starting from the parking lot of Jehovah's Witnesses' Kingdom Hall, Vanhatie 2.

SUNDAY 7.7.
10 AM: Service at the church. Includes those who were confirmed 50 years ago.
11:30 AM – 1 PM: Meal at the parish hall
1 PM: Local heritage celebration and the unveiling of Pauha-Matti or Pauha-Maija at Annala Museum. Coffee will be served afterwards.
2 PM – 4 PM: Pyhäjoki vehicle enthusiasts gather at the S-Market parking lot. Come admire the old vehicles!

Welcome to celebrate village day in Parhalahti school yard on Sunday 9.6. from 12:00 to 15:00.

MAGICIAN ROOPE'S MAGIC SHOW This year, the Village Day is literally magical, as magician Roope Ylitalo will be performing.

The family-friendly magic show reportedly features floating tables, disappearing objects, and shape-shifting items – astonishing feel-good magic.

In addition to his magic tricks, Roope has promised to make balloon animals for the children at the Village Day.

LEPPÄKEIHÄS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 The Leppäkeihäs throwing championship is once again up for grabs. The contest is lighthearted with a touch of humor and unofficially playful – though taken seriously as the championship is at stake.

There are categories for men, women, and those under 14 years old. Winners in the men's and women's categories will receive an axe as a prize, undoubtedly giving them an advantage in future years' Leppäkeihäs qualifiers. To enter the competition, sign up on site on Sunday.

AND MUCH MORE! Pony rides Vintage vehicles Obstacle course for children Tapani Lisko's exhibition of vintage photographs Best of the Year 2024 Village stick throwing contest

At the sales market, there will be summer flowers, licorice by the meter, ice cream, Scouts' raffle tickets, hair care products, Oriflame products, pea soup by the Martha's, and treats from the village association's café.

This year's event will be hosted by familiar voices from Radio Mega, Radio City, Iskelmä, and Radio Pooki, including Mika Kuki.

Parlahahti is a lively and cozy village in North Ostrobothnia in Pyhäjoki, on the shores of Bothnian Bay.

Road number 8 crosses the village. The center of Pyhäjoki is a few minutes away by car - even by bike it takes just 15 minutes. The nearest town Raahe can be reached by car in 20 minutes and the southern neighboring municipality Kalajoki in less than half an hour away.

There are over 350 inhabitants in Parhalahti, around 160 households.

The "Tuesday Market" is a meeting place for local residents, summer visitors, and tourists. Welcome to join this relaxed, feel-good event.

The yard of the Pyhäjoki municipal hall transforms into a market every Tuesday during the summer. The Tuesday markets start at 5:00 PM and end at 7:00 PM. The first Tuesday market will be held on May 21st, and the last on August 27th.

The municipality sets up 6 sales stalls and 4 tents in the market, and the market is free for both sellers and visitors. Sellers can also bring their own furniture to designated spots. Besides the municipality, organizations and associations participate in the event, bringing their own themes.

Tuesday markets are held every Tuesday evening. Markets may also be canceled if interest among sellers and presenters is low on some days. Pyhäjoki municipality will announce in advance the confirmation and program of the Tuesday market on their website at www.pyhajoki.fi.

Reservations for sales spots and registrations can be made at info@pyhajoki.fi or by calling 040 359 6000.