Vuokatti-Jukola brings together a top orienteering relay weekend and culture in Kainuu
A diverse Jukola Culture Week will be built around Vuokatti-Jukola, which will be held in June 2027. During the event week, visitors in Vuokatti and Sotkamo will be able to enjoy culture, sport and nature experiences.
According to Anu Korhonen, Cultural Coordinator for Vuokatti-Jukola, combining the traditional Jukola Relay with Kainuu’s local culture is a unique opportunity.
– Nature and culture together offer a wealth of experiences. We can bring them together into a wonderful package for Vuokatti-Jukola, Korhonen says.
The host municipality of Vuokatti-Jukola, Sotkamo—selected as Finland’s most active municipality in 2025—has invested heavily in developing local culture in recent years. The idea for the Vuokatti-Jukola Culture Week was inspired especially by the local author Veikko Huovinen, whose 100th anniversary will be celebrated in 2027.
T-shirts featuring a quote by Veikko Huovinen will be available for purchase in the spring through Vuokatti Sport and the Sotkamo municipal online store.
– The idea of hindsight from The Thinker of Havukka-aho, Konsta Pylkkänen, fits well with the mindset of orienteers too, Korhonen notes.
One of the goals of the Culture Week is to extend visitors’ stay through various side events. The detailed programme will be published in summer 2026 and will include highlights from other municipalities in Kainuu as well.
