Ruukkipäivä invites you to spend an inspiring day surrounded by crafts, art, hands-on activities, and locally sourced food in the idyllic setting of the Mathildedal Ironworks! Admission to the event is free.
Throughout the day, you’ll have the chance to meet a diverse range of artisans, discover unique products, watch fascinating demonstrations, and participate in inspiring workshops. The program also includes lectures, guided tours of the ironworks, and other engaging activities for all ages.
Come enjoy yourself, get inspired, and discover new favorites in the historic ironworks setting!
Program
11:30 a.m. Guided Ironworks Tour
Departs from in front of Café Mathildedal
Duration: approx. 1 hour
12:00 PM Presentation: Perniö’s Traditional Costume
History Exhibition
Leena Muuri / Perniö Rural and Home Economics Women
1:00 PM Bremer and Matilda – Theatrical Guided Tour
Departure and tickets: Restaurant Terho.
Organized by the Mathildedal Drama Club
2:00 p.m. Presentation: People and Life in the Ironworks Village
History exhibition
Ralf Aren, Matti Haapanen, and Jaakko Suominen.
3:30 p.m. Guided Ironworks Tour
Departure from in front of Café Mathildedal
Duration: approx. 1 hour
Market square all day
Live Demonstrations
- Rope Braiding
- Blacksmithing
- Wood Carving with a Chainsaw
- Felting
- Tufting
- Crocheting
- Knitting
- Making Pirtanauha
- Basket Weaving
Workshops
- Jewelry Workshop
- Pottery Workshop
- Felting workshop
- Beeswax candle workshop
- “Map of Future Hopes” workshop
If you think you’re the vendor we’re looking for, please send information about yourself, your products, and any demonstrations you might offer—including photos—to tapahtumat@mathildedal.fi with the subject line “Ruukkipäivä 2026”
For more information about the event: Elina 044 2697915
Organizer: Mathildedal Cultural Association