The summer in Vihti is kicked off with a lively event for the whole family, when the first ever Nummela Day is celebrated on 27 May, from 10:00 to 19:00!
The programme for the day is divided into two sections: From 10:00 to 14:00, events take place in the “downtown” area of Nummela around K-Citymarket, Tuusa parking area, and Hampton. From 14:00 to 19:00, the programme continues in the area around the Veikko Helle market square, Pilkkukuja, and Pisteenpolku.
Starting on Nummela Day, Pilkkukuja and Pisteenpolku will be closed for cars for two weeks to create a pleasant Summer Street! You can read more about the Summer Street Weeks at www.visitvihti.fi/kesakatuviikot. The detailed programme will be published soon.
Events for All Ages and Tastes
What can we expect on Nummela Day? In the morning, the rooftop parking area of K-Citymarket Nummela is taken over by Children’s Saturday offering versatile programme for families with kids, including theatre performance Kuopankaivajat by Teatteri Rollo and a concert by music playschool Ti-Ti-Taa. Local street artists are arranging a street art workshop for youths, and the audience can also enjoy a ballet performance by Tanssiopisto Vinha.
In the Tuusa parking area, Vihdin autotalo offers demonstrations of electric vehicles and the rally car of Juha Salo. A fashion show presented by Pia Penttala can be seen in front Hampton, with local businesses offering a look at summer fashion.
In the afternoon, the Veikko Helle market square hosts the Summer Streets opening event with multiple performers, such as party band The Marmaladies, taking to the stage on the square. The Summer Home Olympics for the whole family are also held in the Summer Street area.
Street food stalls and restaurants and cafés throughout the event area serve customers with extended opening hours. Stalls around the market square will also remain open for the whole day.
Performance by Maustetytöt Closes Out the Day
To close out the day, the hugely successful indie pop duo Maustetytöt hits the stage!
The band’s debut single “Tein kai lottorivini väärin” was released in February 2019, and it has more than 5.2 million listens on Spotify. Both of the band’s first two albums have sold enough to earn a gold record.
Their third album “Maailman onnellisin kansa” was released in March 2023 and received a positive response from both the audience and critics. Maustetytöt will get up on stage at 18:00.
Nummela Day Belongs to Everyone
The day is organized by Nummelan Kilta, K-Citymarket Nummela, Vihdin Nuorkauppakamari, and local entrepreneurs and brick and mortar stores in cooperation with the municipality of Vihti.
In addition to official programme, many businesses and organizations will organize their own activities for the public in the area. Many stores will stay open for longer with various special offers and other fun surprises for customers. Come and have a great day with your friends and family, surrounded by the amazing community spirit of Nummela!
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You are also invited to enjoy the Summer Street area from 27 May to 11 June 2023!