Hevoset Bastionissa, the Horses in the Bastion Equestrian Event, offers unforgettable experiences for the whole family! On Wednesday, there is free admission to the Hamina Bastion Arena and the competitions in the arena. 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 9:00-21:00

National riding and para-equestrian competitions

EXPOS

Horse Expo open at the Hamina Bastion vaults. The Horse Expo open hours follow the competition timetables. 

ART EXHIBITS IN HAMINA

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.

KESÄPUISTO SUMMER PARK CHILDRENS’ AREA

Hobby horse -themed playdate in the park 9:30–11:30. Organised by Haminan avoin varhaiskasvatus. 

OTHER THINGS TO EXPERIENCE

Ascot-hat workshop 10:00-21:00 non-stop. Lasistudio Sevenon, Fredrikinkatu 7. Fee 40 € includes hat and supplies. Pre-registration required: Anne tel. 040 744 4571.

Hobby horse competitions 17:00 at Villa Jaakkola, Pitkäkuja 204, 49520 Reitkalli. Start fee 3 €/person. Sign-up by 4 June via tel. 040 165 5685. Hobby horses available on site if you don’t have your own. More information at www.villajaakkola.fi

*Fee charged for admission

Photo Sari 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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