Wild Herb Celebration on Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is an event for the whole family at Åström park in Oulu (Isokatu 1), where the possibilities of the nature are presented extensively: nature’s wild products, food, cosmetics and experiences! Welcome to enjoy live music by folk band Rommakko, a wild herb walk, interesting speeches and meet the local producers. Free entry!
The programme from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. includes:
- Local products: visit and buy from local producers for yourself or as a gift.
- Experiential activities: take part in guided wild herb walk in English at 13.25 and check out the soap making demonstration (at 12.10 and 14.10) and cleanser for the household (at 13.10 and 15.00).
- For the little ones in the family: Pony rides and a hobby horse track will keep children entertained throughout the whole day, free of charge.
- Expert talks such as using wild herbs in the kitchen and the potential of the non-wood forest products sector. The speeches will be held in Finnish.
Join us for a memorable day with nature and local culture – see you in Åström park!
Wild Herb Celebration is part of the Oulu2026 Arctic Food Lab cultural programme. At the event, you can give feedback and participate in a raffle where you can win natural local products.
The event is organised by the Northern Ostrobothnian Nature Industry Entrepreneurs Association (Pohjois-Pohjanmaan Luontoalan yrittäjät ry) together with local actors.
