Hevoset Bastionissa, the Horses in the Bastion Equestrian Event, offers unforgettable experiences for the whole family! On Thursday there is free admission to the riding competitions in the Hamina Bastion Arena as well as to the Eventing National Championships held at the Harjun Oppimiskeskus Harju Vocational College. Visit the Horse Expo and the many horse-themed art exhibits in the centre of Hamina. Join the excitement of the most thrilling equestrian event in Finland!

HAMINA BASTION ARENA

9:00-19:00 Regional level show jumping

EXPOS

Horse Expo open in the Hamina Bastion vaultsThe Horse Expo open hours follow the competition timetables.

ART EXHIBITS IN HAMINA

  • Horse-themed art exhibitions open Wed-Sun 10:00-18:00. Free entrance. 
    • Katja Hannula, private exhibit 7 June-11 June, Hamina Summer Info, Raatihuoneentori 14
    • Stiina Hovi, Tulikavio – Värin ja tunteen voimalla 7 June-11 June, Puistotalo, Fredrikinkatu 9
    • Tiia Tiainen, Momentum 7 June-11 June, St John’s Church, Raatihuoneentori 10 
    • Suomen Hippos Association 50th year celebration photography exhibition 7 June-11 June, Hamina Summer Info, Raatihuoneentori 14
  • Other art exhibits
    • Kontrasti 4 June–21 June, Robert Schürmann, photography exhibit, Hamina Main Library Gallery, Rautatienkatu 8, open hours 11:00–18:00.
    • Rautainen suoja 4 June–29 June, Mari Hillo and Terhi Penttilä joint exhibition, graphic art and video installations, Gunpowder Magazine Gallery, Roopertinkatu 8, open hours 11:00–18:00.
    • Kesätunnelmissa – Summer Feelings by Fashion Designer Jukka Rintala and Visualist Matti Vaskelainen 1 June-31 August, Shop-in-shop 7on Lasigalleria, Fredrikinkatu 7, open hours 10:00-20:00.
    • Please note! LUONNON LUMOUS – The Best Nature Photographs* will open 9 June-12 August, Hamina Town Hall, open hours 11–18.

OTHER THINGS TO EXPERIENCE

Ascot-hat workshop 10:00-21:00 non-stop, Lasistudio Sevenon, Fredrikinkatu 7. Fee 40 €. To sign up, call Anne 040 744 4571

HARJUN OPPIMISKESKUS HARJU VOCATIONAL COLLEGE

12:00-17:30 National Eventing Competition, organised by Ratsastusseura Skara ry and Hevoset Bastionissa in cooperation with Harjun oppimiskeskus Harju Vocational College

Summer Cafe and Kiessi, the museum of horse‐drawn vehicles open 13:00–19:00.

Harjun Oppimiskeskus Harju Vocational College is located in Virolahti, about 20 km from the centre of Hamina. 

Photo Satu Pirinen

Hevoset Bastionissa-tapahtuman sponsorilogot. Suomen ratsastajainliitto, Hippos, Biofarm, Harjun oppimiskeskus, Hamina festival town, Back on track, Maaseudun tulevaisuus, Hööks, Hevosurheilu.fi, Pohjola Vakuutus, Rudus, Hevoset, Kouvolan ravirata, J-traiding, Ylämaan Graniitti, Elisa, Cursor, Iff, Vapo, Suomenhevosliitto, Criollo hevosrehut, Roseprint.fi, Whalsten ja Haminan seurakunta.

 

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