Festivals in Åland

Midsummer

Season or date: Third Saturday of June

Traditional Nordic event erecting a giant maypole and dancing in folk costume. Åland''s largest celebration.

Åland Maritime Day

Season or date: June

Event celebrating shipping and sailing ships at Mariehamn Harbor.

Skördefesten (Harvest Festival)

Season or date: Late September

Island-wide event where farmers open direct sales and enjoy local cuisine and crafts.

Åland Pride

Season or date: July

Small but warm LGBTQ+ parade and cultural week.

Postrodden (Mail Boat Race)

Season or date: Mid-June

Rowing boat competition recreating 18th-century postal routes.

Åland Art Museum Summer Exhibition

Season or date: June–August

Summer limited exhibition centered on contemporary art.

Bomarsund Game Fair

Season or date: August

Outdoor and hunting culture expo.

Viking Market

Season or date: Late July

Viking era recreation market held on Föglö Island.

Jomala Traditional Wedding Reenactment

Season or date: August

Tourist event recreating 19th-century peasant weddings.

Åland Beer Festival

Season or date: October

Festival gathering local beer and Nordic craft beers.