Register Your Wooden Boat or Market Stall for the Festival Event!
June 27–28, 2025
In the summer of 2025, boating enthusiasts and classic wooden boat lovers will gather for the very first Mathildedal Wooden Boat Festival! This unique event will take over Mathildan Marina’s guest harbor on June 27–28, 2025, offering a stunning display of traditional wooden boats, expert talks, and immersive program highlights.
The village of Mathildedal Ironworks is an experience in itself – and during the festival weekend, its guest harbor will be filled with beautifully maintained wooden boats. The event is a wonderful opportunity to explore traditional boating, the craftsmanship behind boat restoration, and to engage in conversations with boat owners and classic vessel experts.
Throughout the weekend, you’ll also enjoy maritime-themed entertainment, live music, and guided historical tours with actors bringing the village’s fascinating past to life. The area’s charming artisan shops, restaurants, and accommodation options ensure a delightful weekend for the whole family.
Overnight dock stays and sauna access for wooden boaters are provided by Lounais-Suomen Osuuspankki!
Space is limited – don’t drift aimlessly, secure your spot now for the most exciting event of the summer!
Reservations & more information:
Jani Vahto
📞 +358 40 772 6383
📧 janivahto@gmail.com
With boating-themed vendors, handicrafts, and local food producers.
Reservations & more information:
Tuula Gustafsson
📞 +358 44 592 9847
📧 tuula@mathildedal.fi
The event is organized by the entrepreneurs of Mathildedal and classic boat expert Jani Vahto. He is known as the owner of the beautifully restored wooden boat Bonito. Vahto also runs one of the largest classic boating accounts on Instagram: Classic Boats Finland.
The event is proudly supported by the City of Salo and Lounaismaan Osuuspankki.
Come Experience the Authentic Maritime Festival Spirit and Discover the Fascinating World of the Ironworks Village!
📅 Mathildedal Wooden Boat Festival – June 27–28, 2025
📍 Mathildan Marina, Mathildedal Ironworks Village, Salo
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The charming Bookworms puppet theater performance entertains 0-4 year old children and their parents with sketch-like scenes and interactive improvisation. The performance is an ode to imagination, stories, and reading alone and together. The funny and charming carpet puppets invite the audience to participate in the world of well-known fairytale characters in a light and engaging way.
The Bookworms: Toukka and Mato, have delighted children for several years, previously at the Turku Main Library and in family performances PRINCE and The Long World Worm.
The Bookworms performance is suitable for the whole family and lasts approximately 25 minutes. The performance is carried out by puppet theater artists Karoliina Illi and Tella Vahala.
The performance will be seen in three local libraries on the same day:
10 am at Suomusjärvi Library
1 pm at Pertteli Library
5 pm at the Salo Main Library
Admission to the performances is free!
Show & dinner on Saturday, May 10th at 17:30
Last year’s highly popular and moving concert is back!
Riku and Roope Pelo will sing you into the stars and moonlight, offering emotional interpretations of beloved song music gems.
The unique atmosphere of Rikalanmäki and unparalleled delicacies make the evening perfect – from appetizers to dessert.
The brothers always know how to surprise, and this evening is no exception. The sparkling and magnificent Malla Pelo is responsible for the accompaniment.
Secure your place in time at the magnificent Paja-Rikala and come and experience an unforgettable musical evening! Paja-Rikala is completely accessible.
Food will be served at the tables during the music.
Starter
Roasted asparagus, poached egg, marinated tomato (Lassen organic, Perniö) and salads (Lindroth’s garden, Turku) (L, G)
Main Course 1
Braised whitefish, potato puree, marinated cucumber (Vaanela’s garden, Perniö) and morel mushroom stew (from Vaskio forests) (L, G)
or
Main Course 2
Beef tenderloin…,
Beef fillet and overcooked beef, potato cake, carrots and pepper sauce (L, G)
Dessert
Pistachio cake, marinated strawberries (from Vaanela’s garden, Perniö) and vanilla ice cream (VL, G)
We take into account all special diets, such as vegetarian, for whom the main course will be:
Roasted tofu, potato cake, carrots and tarragon sauce (V, G)
Show & dinner 65 € (whitefish, vegetarian), 68 € (beef)
5 – 12 years old 25 €
Gathering of two- and four-wheeled hobby vehicles at the market square in Salo. The vehicle enthusiasts of the Salo region are organizing the gathering and inviting you to join. Bring out your own hobby vehicle or come admire other treasures. The event is open to everyone and free of charge.
Let’s chat and have fun! In the joyful rhythms of yellow, let’s embark on a hilarious sun trip! The sparkling sea invites us to go fishing, what treasures could we catch from the sea? Try fishing with a water noodle fishing rod, will the fish bite? On the sun trip, you can lounge on a soft sandy beach, swim with a giant donut, and enjoy the glow of parasols. Buzz like bees, dance like bananas, and giggle like the sun!
In the workshop organized by Hupsansaa ry, we will make colorful and bouncing suns. We will create a small ball game from the bouncing suns to practice motor skills through play. We will shape melted ice cream cones and make fun binoculars from colorful cones.
The event will take place during the outdoor play event “ulkopeuhu” organized by the sports services. The “ulkopeuhu” event is in the sports park from 9:30 am to 11:00 am.
Welcome to spend a wonderful vacation day with the whole family! The event is free of charge and suitable for all ages!
Discover miniature worlds in the center of Salo once again! The popular Miniature World exhibition will be held for the fifth time in 2025!
The miniature worlds will spread out in the familiar way in the center of Salo. Explore the lovely miniature worlds with the help of a map! The downloadable map of the Minimaailma route will be published by March 10th on the website www.salo.fi/lastenkulttuurin-maaliskuu.
The exhibition is part of the Children’s Culture March theme month, which offers diverse sights and experiences for children and families throughout the month. There are participants ranging from professional artists to miniature world enthusiasts of all ages.
The event photos are from last year’s Miniature World exhibition.
Do you nee a companion for Miniature World exhibition? Culture Companions are volunteers available for cultural activities. The starting point is the Tourist Information Center at Salo Market Square (Horninkatu). The dates are as follows:
Sat 22.3. at 2 pm
Wed 26.3. at 2 pm
Sat 29.3. at 3 pm
No advance registration, just show up at the time mentioned above. If it´sa a rainy day, then the tour is cancelled.
Ask for a companion for other time: 027784811/Satu Pasio.
The exhibition “Käpykolon väkeä” in the main library of Salo is based on the children’s book series “Käpykolon väkeä”
In the “Käpykolon väkeä” exhibition, visitors can peek into the home of a small squirrel named Paju. The Heartleaf squirrel family lives in an old television in Huotarinen’s garage. Author Leena Parkkinen has created detailed miniature worlds from recycled materials. In addition to the miniature worlds, the exhibition features photo panels related to the illustrations in the books. Photographer Zagros Manuchar has taken enchanting photos.
Author Leena Parkkinen has used materials such as polymer clay, bottle caps, egg cartons, candy jars, and anything else she could find to build the miniature worlds.
The exhibition is based on the book series “Käpykolon väkeä” (Tammi). The series includes the books “Käpykolon väkeä: Syysvieras” and “Käpykolon väkeä: Yllätysten talvi”. The third part of the series will be published in May 2025.
The exhibition also includes a workshop held in the Laurinsali hall of the main library on March 12th, where the authors will guide the participants in making miniature objects. The workshop is free of charge and anyone can try building their own miniature world.
“Käpykolon väkeä” is also on Instagram: instagram.com/kapykolonvakea
Open during the opening hours of the main library in Salon. The exhibition is part of the Children’s Culture March theme month.
The two-day Wooden Boat Festival invites boating enthusiasts to an unforgettable experience in Mathildedal!
Held for the first time in June 2025, the Mathildedal Wooden Boat Festival brings a classic boat event and passionate enthusiasts to Mathildan Marina harbour in the seaside village of Salo.
Visitors can admire stunning classic boats and the harbor’s wooden boat parade, as well as attend expert lectures. The festival offers a maritime celebration with live music, and a guided village tour takes guests on a journey through the history of this ironworks village. A marketplace, along with Mathildedal’s diverse accommodation, restaurants and artisan shops, caters to every sailor’s needs. Additionally, the unique nature of the nearby national park provides relaxation for souls weathered by the sea.
Registration, program details, pricing and schedules will be updated later – stay tuned for more information!
Festival Coordinator:
Jani Vahto janivahto@gmail.com
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A romantic and captivating story that spans decades and continents. Touch, directed by Baltasar Kormakur from Iceland’s top tier, follows one man’s journey as he searches for his first love, who disappeared 50 years ago – before his own time runs out.
A Georgian seaside village. Lia, a retired teacher, wants to find her missing niece Tekla. A rough neighbor boy named Achi claims to know Tekla’s new address in Istanbul. The duo crosses the border and sails across the Bosphorus Strait to the timeless and incredible Istanbul, where the truth has many faces. Help is always found when the situation seems hopeless. CROSSING is an ode to human dignity and the diversity of Istanbul.
Iranian judoka Leila (Arienne Mandi) and her coach Maryam (Zar Amir Ebrahimi) participate in the Judo World Championships with the goal of bringing home Iran’s first gold medal. During the championships, Leila is pressured to withdraw from the competition or be labeled a traitor to the country. At the risk of her own and her family’s freedom, Leila faces an impossible choice: to submit and withdraw from the competition as her coach commands, or fight for the gold medal.
Finnish Ellen Vuosalo has lived in Iran for decades and has been given the name Mother of Cranes by the locals. But who is Ellen and what has made her live in Iran for over 55 years? Iiris Härmä’s film delves into the unique life of this incredible woman. It is a story of nature, humanity, and the role of women both in Western countries and in the midst of Iranian culture.
Sylvia (Jessica Chastain) leads a simple routine life, dividing her time between her daughter, work, and AA meetings. After a high school reunion, she is followed home by Saul (Peter Sarsgaard), who is suffering from early-stage dementia. ,
Their unexpected encounter opens doors to both the past and a radically different future. Memory is an intense and touching quality drama by top director Michel Franco.
Different Summer Friends is a charming French drama comedy about a father and son, a criminal duo, who have pulled off the heist of the century. While escaping the police, they end up in a surprising hiding place – a summer camp for disabled people – pretending to be a resident and his caregiver. This sets off an unexpected and eye-opening experience that permanently changes their lives.
Tickets for the films are 10 €. Please note that the dates of the films and other screenings are the start dates of the film week (Friday). Screenings at Bio-Salo (Helsingintie 11), exact dates and times will be announced closer to the date on the website www.biosalo.fi. Changes possible.
Screenings at Bio-Salo, Helsingintie 11. Exact times will be announced closer to the date on the website www.biosalo.fi. Tickets for screenings are 20 € (including coffee during intermission).
Please note that series and gift tickets, as well as Leffapassi, are not valid for the opera and ballet series, but you can still get a stamp on your pass. Changes possible.
Family Activity Thursday at Melassuo in Perniö on February 20th from 11am to 3pm.
The Youth Services pop-up party in the sports hall offers a relaxed atmosphere! There will be a craft workshop, new fun games and old favorites, such as the all-time favorite bingo!
At the sports services point you can try out a dance game! In addition, there will be ball games and an indoors adventure course.
Everyone can also try their art skills at the Cultural Services print workshop and take home a wonderful homemade mini-painting as a souvenir.
Outdoor skating opportunities (weather permitting) and other fun outdoor activities!
The event is free of charge.
Welcome to spend a Thursday full of action in Perniö!