Let’s celebrate and enjoy some seasonal magic! Warmly welcome to Ilonka’s Christmas Fair!
Come and enjoy the festive atmosphere, treat yourself at our cozy kota café, and browse a delightful selection of handmade goods. The market stalls will be filled with homemade treats, crafts, and natural products.
At our charming craft stations, you can create unique gifts for loved ones. Handmade beeswax candles, wooden gnomes or elves, and felt Christmas ornaments stuffed with dog fur are wonderful and personal gifts to place under the Christmas tree!
The Christmas Fair will take place in Ilonka’s kota area and front yard. Entrance to the fair area is free of charge, and you don’t need to book in advance. There is also a ticketed farm visit possibility. We recommend booking your self-guided farm visit in advance.
On the event days, guest can also enjoy a self-guided farm visit at a discounted rate:
- €25/adult
- €10/child (4–17 years)
- Free for children aged 0–3
The farm visit offers the chance to meet huskies, sheep, and goats, as well as explore a marked, mystical nature trail that provides a multi-sensory experience. Along the trail, signs share stories from Finnish mythology and encourage to deeper connect with both nature and oneself.
The Christmas Fair will be held on:
- Friday, November 27, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Saturday, November 28, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
You can arrive according to your own timetable.
The event will also feature a Gingerbread House Exhibition. All Christmas Fair guests will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite creation. The winner of the public vote will receive a prize: the possibility to arrange a private event at Ilonka, valued at 300€.
Now is the perfect time for local bakers and creative builders to start designing and constructing spectacular gingerbread houses! More information about participating in the exhibition can be found at the bottom of this page.
We warmly welcome you to experience the magic of an authentic Finnish Christmas!
If you would like to take advantage of the discounted farm visit, we recommend booking in advance. Simply click the green button below to make your reservation.
PARTICIPATING IN THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE EXHIBITION
You can take part in the exhibition by delivering your gingerbread house to us by 3:00 PM on Friday, November 27.
Please arrange a delivery time (any time before the set date) in advance by emailing us at info@ilonka.fi. We look forward to seeing your creative masterpiece!
