The Tampere Floral Festival

The 25th Tampere Floral Festival will be arranged between 25th July – 2nd August, 2008.

The Tampere Floral Festival attracts thousands of local residents and visitors to enjoy a fragrant symphony of marvellous colours. Lots of separate events are arranged during the nine-day festival. Since 1984, the event annually has brought tens of thousands of visitors into the Tampere City Centre, which is decked out with many hundreds of floral arrangements and collections.

The Tampere Floral Festival offers something for everyone. That's why it remains a very popular family event. All aspects of the arts world are firmly on display during the Tampere Floral Festival. Music fans can enjoy the top names in Finnish music in the Programme Tent located in the Central Square. Taste buds are satisfied in the Wine Village, and by a wide variety of traditional and exotic culinary delights served on the opening day of the festival. Wines from all corners of the globe complement the enjoyment. The festival's own sweet floral tartlet makes an ideal dessert.

Many other events are staged during the Tampere Floral Festival. The International Salsa festival at the conclusion of the Floral Festival and Samba Carnival on the festival’s closing day provide opportunities to move one's hips in tune with vibrant latin rhythms. The fan-like structure of the Floral Festival easily allows co-operation between the different events. Something new and fascinating is on offer every year; no wonder visitors return time and time again to Tampere.

Each year a lucky girl is named the Floral Princess and a prominent citizen receives the title of Floral Mayor. Both are in attendance at many events during the festival. Senior citizens, too, also receive special floral awards. It's no surprise, therefore, that the annual Floral Festival is an essential part of Tampere's summer calendar. Come and enjoy it in the city centre!

The Tampere Floral Festival is arranged by Tampere Tunnetuksi ry (The Promoting Tampere Association). The association promotes the business life of Tampere and seeks to enliven the city centre area. To achieve its aims, the organisation arranges several events in the city centre including the Floral Festival, the Festival of Light, opening of the Christmas season and the selection of the Local Citizen of the Year. Almost 300 businesses and associations belong to the association.