Tahkofest Wristband

You can participate in the Tahko Appro only by purchasing a Tahkofest wristband. You will receive the Appro pass when you pick up the wristband, and you can redeem the Appro overalls badges with the stamped pass at the info desk.

The Tahkofest 2026 overalls badge is included with the Tahkofest wristband. You will receive the badge at the info desk when you redeem your wristband. You can also purchase additional badges at the info desk for €3 each.

The nonstop shuttle makes it easier to get around the Tahko area. More information about the shuttle route and schedule, which operates on Friday and Saturday, can be found under the Nonstop Shuttle section. You can board the shuttle by showing your wristband.

At Tahkofest, you can receive student benefits and discounts from almost all operators in the Tahko area by showing your student card. The purple Tahkofest wristband serves as a student ID, and by showing the wristband, you can also access all the benefits and discounts intended for students. This makes it easier to navigate busy places, and you don’t have to worry about carrying your student card all the time.

NOTE with the black Alumni wristband you don’t get any student benefits.

At Tahko Spa, you can bowl for free on both Friday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and Saturday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM by showing your wristband. The length of the bowling session depends on the current number of visitors.

At Tahko Spa, you can try glow-in-the-dark mini golf on Friday and on Saturday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM by showing your wristband. The length of the game time depends on the current number of visitors.

At the slope event on Saturday of Tahkofest, you can receive a free sample of traditional Finnish thin pancake by showing your wristband from Kuopijon Pancake Emperor. The pancakes will be available to the first 300 visitors starting at 01:00 PM.

At the slope event during Tahkofest, you can roast sausages at the campfire site on both Friday and Saturday. By showing your wristband, you will receive a free sausage, available to the first 300 visitors.

Those interested in football can register for the HUPAILU football tournament. Registration for the tournament is free, but all players are required to have a Tahkofest wristband.

A playful slalom race will be held at Mini Mountain in conjunction with the slope event on Friday.

Participation is free with a Tahkofest wristband. The top three scorers will be rewarded.

The Stiga Banked Slalom competition will take place on the Mini Mountain banked track on Saturday.

Participation is free with a Tahkofest wristband. The top three scorers will be rewarded.

Ice Karting takes place on the Tahkolahden ice area on Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 to 15:00.
Ice karting offers an exhilarating way to experience the thrill of winter driving on ice!
With nonstop driving sessions, you can jump behind the wheel whenever it suits your schedule and challenge your friends to an exciting competition.

Outdoor enthusiasts can join a group trip to Mäkiautto’s hut on Friday at 12:00 PM. The first 50 registered participants with a Tahkofest wristband will receive free sausages.

On Saturday, as part of the slope event, you can join the Rinnesitsit at 3:00 PM. These sitz are not your traditional kind, but they are guaranteed to be unforgettable!

Tahkofest’s own Karaoke Championship kicks off on Saturday at 6:00 PM at Bar Ukko. Registration takes place on-site with the karaoke host starting at 5:30 PM. The first 20 participants to sign up will get to compete.

With your Tahkofest wristband, you can enjoy student benefits before the event!
Show your Student or Alumni wristband purchased from Kide.app at the checkout to receive the following offer:

Juhlakauppa Partynen
Shopping Centre Minna, Haapaniemenkatu 18, Kuopio
Student benefit: –15% off all products
Offer valid from 3 November 2025 to 31 January 2026