World Championships of Berry Picking - the registration is now open!
2023 World Championships of Berry Picking will be held on Saturday, September 16th, in the village of Suomussalmi in Eastern Finland.
This playful event has gathered a large amount of contestants and audience to enjoy nature and its richness year by year.
You can participate either yourself or gather a 3-person-team. And if you want, you can wear fun costumes and participate also in the costume competition! The amount of the berries is not all that matters, the main purpose is to enjoy the nature and have fun!
Experience the event at the market square
While berry pickers are in the forest, there will be something to watch and experience at the Suomussalmi market square during the whole day! Finnish hit singer Marita Taavitsainen, magician Roope Ylitalo and local country rock band, The Heater entertain us among others.
And of course, at the end of the day we will reward the new World Champions! In the evening you can continue the fun at World Championship Dance at the Youth House of Suomussalmi with Marita Taavitsainen and her orchestra.
Don´t worry, if you can´t understand Finnish, the atmosphere is great and you can fully participate with our help!
How to participate
You will find the rules, registration form and the program of the day from the event website https://www.arktisetaromit.fi/en/events/
Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.
2023 World Championships of Berry Picking is organized by Arctic Flavours together with the municipality of Suomussalmi. The event is part of Luonnosta kestävästi ja vastuullisesti project funded byFinnish ministry of agriculture and forestry.