Delicacies of Finnish provinces are presented in Helsinki city centre
Delicacies of Finland event (Herkkujen Suomi) 2012 takes place at Rautatientori square on the 23rd to 25th of August, together with the Syystober 2012 bier festivities arranged by the Federation of Small Breweries in Finland .
Herkkujen Suomi brings provincial world of flavors and Finnish local and organic food specialities from small manufacturers and producers to Helsinki. Beer Festival Syystober introduces domestic beers from mostly small breweries. In 2012 some finnish berry wine producers will also have the opportunity to join the event.
Herkkujen Suomi brings together local and organic food producers from provinces all around Finland. You can taste the local delicacies at Syystober pavilion or buy some food to go. Event will also introduce some cooking and music performances to stimulate the appetite.
Delicacies of Finland is organised mainly by the Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners (MTK), the central union of Swedish-speaking agricultural producers in Finland (SLC), Food Finland theme group and Pienpanimoliitto ry. Delicacies of Finland is part of the festivities of Helsinki 200 years as Capital.
The event is free of charge and is open:
Thursday 23 August (Arts night) 16-21
Friday 24 August 11-20
Saturday 25 August 10-18
Syystober beer tent is open every night until 01 serving portions from small Finnish producers.
Food event Herkkujen Suomi was held for the first time last August, when it attracted some 56 000 visitors to the Rautatientori square
Herkkujen Suomi event, a complete spectrum of Finnish tastes, took place at Rautatientori square on the 26th and 27th of August, together with Syystober. It brought together nearly hundred local and organic food producers from eleven provinces all around Finland. In Syystober pavilion there was a selection of over 40 different Finnish beers.
Delicacies of Finland event (Herkkujen Suomi) 2012
