Tipirieha is a new nature-themed event open to everyone, taking place in Pyhäjoki!

It will be held on the same day as BirdLife Finland’s nationwide birdwatching competition, Tornien taisto (“Battle of the Towers”).

The birdwatching tower in Parhalahti has been the top-ranking tower in the competition for several years. The main venue for the event is Tankokari Harbor, which is also where the Parhalahti birdwatching tower is located. Now it’s time to celebrate the joy of birding together by the sea!

This outdoor event is free and open to all, starting at 2 PM. The program includes games for children, music, and grilled sausages for sale – although you're welcome to bring your own snacks too.

Attention all nature and bird enthusiasts: From 2 to 3 PM, Pauli-Pekka Österberg from the North Ostrobothnia Ornithological Society will be present. He’ll showcase the scenery through a spotting scope and share tips on how to get started with birdwatching.

Schedule for the day:
• Tornien taisto 5 AM – 1 PM
• Tipirieha 2 PM – 5 PM

Get active in Rautiperä on Ski tracks and outdoor routes, with disc golf, ice swimming, on the sledding slope and cross-country skiing.

The renewed tracks of Rautiperä are ideal for skiing! The area has illuminated routes of 1 km, 2.5 km, 4 km and 5 km and starting and finishing areas suitable for a wide range of sports activities. Up-to-date track information is available in the Rautiperän ulkoilualue Facebook group.

The lights work with a photoswitch and automatically turn off at 10 pm. Rautiperä has a spacious parking area and a time-locked toilet, available from 8 am to 10 pm.

Outdoor routes
The renewed routes of Rautiperä outdoor recreation area are perfect for all ages. The illuminated and well-marked routes are easy to move along with a stroller as well. Please note that the disc golf course crosses the exercise track in some places!

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 public swimming beach in Pyhäjoki is Pyhäluoto beach located in Etelänkylä. The sandy beach is also perfect children of all ages. The landscape of the swimming beach is dominated by magnificent cliffs that slide smoothly into the sea. The place is also popular with windsurfers and kite surfers.

Water quality is monitored throughout the summer. The beach has changing rooms, a dry toilet and waste disposal. Take care of your safety - the swimming area is unsupervised.

Pyhäjoki also has informal swimming spots on the riverside, on the seashore and in rock quarries.

Swimming spots by the sea
In Parhalahti, Kultaranta by Puustellintie, sandy beach
In Yppäri, the sandy beaches of Leto and Merimaja, Pylhy beach, Veteraanimaja beach.

Swimming spots on the river bank
In the center are the Kielosaari and Kittipuhto swimming spots and Hourunkoski beach on the north side of the river
At Pirttikoski Kuusiniemi's swimming spot next to the bridge

Swimming spots in rock quarries
Rautiperä swimming spot, open also in winter.
Yppäri Grekunperä swimming spot along Alavieskantie road.

The atmospheric museum area of Annala includes 22 buildings with nearly 8,000 objects. The most important function of the Annala museum is to describe rural life before the era of tractors. The museum is open in the summer, when changing exhibitions, concerts, summer theatre performances and other events are also organised in the area.

The museum is open for visitors during summer. Groups can reserve a tour outside of the opening times as well.

The traditional Christmas at Annala opens the holiday season in Pyhäjoki. The event features vendors, music, rice porridge, a glögi café, festive lights, old-fashioned Christmas spirit, and of course, Santa Claus! For the little ones, there’s also an elf-themed activity trail and horse-drawn carriage rides.

The event takes place in the courtyard of the Annala local heritage museum. The charming Annala museum area has 22 buildings, housing nearly 8,000 items. The main purpose of the Annala museum is to showcase rural life before the era of tractors.

In the Ylimattila Arboretum you can admire more than 300 varieties of trees, shrubs and perennials. Various birch species, conifers, apple trees and rowan trees grow along the paths of the park. Ornamental bushes, roses and berry bushes bring color to the park. The arboretum is established in 2010 and it is open every day all year round.