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Introduction video to The Juuka Stone Carving Festival & The Championships

Soapstone, carving and summer in Finland at the peak. Juuka invites you to participate in the first and only stone carving championships in Finland. The theme of 2025 is Melody on my Life.

Have a look at our introdution video and let the carvers tell about the event!

International and Finnish Stone Carving Championships and Juuka Stone Carving Festival, 11.-13.7.2025

Dear stone sculptors, enthusiasts and experts alike,

We are pleased to invite you to the International and Finnish Stone Carving Championships, Juuka Stone Carving Festival 2025! The festival will take place from the 11. -13.7.2025 in Juuka, a beautiful summer town located in North Karelia, Finland. There are no requirements for entering the competitions. Everyone is welcome to participate!

Juuka Stone Carving Festival will bring together sculptors to carve their visions out of soapstone and visitors to follow their skills. Come show everyone how the soapstone of Juuka bends in your hands!

The theme of the year is Melody of my Life.

The main organizer of the event is Ellin Taitajat ry, a local cultural association. There is a wide range of local communities, businesses and volunteers involved.

We will update the registration information, follow our website!

For inquiries related to the competition, please contact:

Tuula Ikonen-Graafmans, Contact Person: ellintaitajat(at)gmail.com, tel. +358 400 674 062 (FI, EN)
Tanja Rovio-Murto, Communication: ellintaitajat(at)gmail.com, tel. +358 50 563 0325 (FI, EN)
Reetta Nenonen, Communication: reettanenonen(at)gmail.com, tel. +358 050 365 0789 (FI, EN)
Kaisa Nykyri, Communication: kaisa.nykyri(at)gmail.com, tel. +358 50 321 8099 (FI, EN)
Eija Meriläinen, Director of the Event and Chairperson of Ellin Taitajat ry: eijamerilainen@hotmail.com, tel. +358 50 541 8951 (FI)

Ellin Taitajat ry