Raahe's Long Table Dinner Event Info

Raahe's Long Table Dinner brings people together to enjoy local flavors, performing arts, and good company on a warm August evening. The event invites everyone to gather around a long communal table to savor the northern tastes – whether you're sampling dishes from local food vendors or enjoying your own picnic basket.

You are welcome to come alone, with friends, colleagues, or your family! Rantatori Square offers 160 seats at the long table. After your meal, please make room for others if the table is full.

The event was first held in Oulu in 2024, and now it’s Raahe’s turn to host Long Table Dinner! The event concept is part of the Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture program and the main event of Arctic Food Lab.

Join us at the long table!

Time: Friday, August 14, 2026, from 5 PM to 9 PM
Place: Rantatori Square, Rantakatu 33, 92100 Raahe 

P.S. When posting about the event on social media tag @visitraahe.

Info

Arrival: We recommend arriving on foot, by bicycle, or by public transportation. The Raahe bus station is about 850 meters from Rantatori. More information about arrival Getting here and around | Visit Raahe
Parking: Free parking is available nearby.
Accessible Parking: Rantatori is fully accessible. Designated accessible parking spots are available at all parking areas.
Accessibility: Rantatori is fully accessible. Accessible toilets are available at the event venue and at the Ruiskuhuone building.
Weather Notice: If weather conditions (e.g., strong wind) make it impossible to hold the event, possible cancellation will be announced via the organizer’s channels.

Food Vendors at Rantatori

• AS Moon – Finnish pancakes, coffee, juice and soft drinks
• Chayabum – Vegetable spring rolls, deep-fried chicken sticks, chicken dumplings and salad
• Churro Namia – Fresh churros
• Dip'n Pop – Sweet and delicious Dippipops, Oreo flavour. 
• Haje Burger – Premium burgers
• Jäätelökissan Baari - Ice cream
• Jäätelökioski Raahen Ranta / Tiina-Elina - Ice cream
• Kiiskilän Kalatuote – Meter-long licorice
• Langin Kauppahuone – Small sweet and savory tasting portions
• Pikku Tee Asian Street Food – A fusion of Finnish and Asian flavors featuring colorful, high-quality ingredients, including chicken dumplings and vegetable spring rolls
• Raahen Jäätelökahvila - Ice cream, woffles, soft serve ice cream, coffee
• Sopalle – Pulled pork and creamy salmon soup
• Vihanti Karelian Association – Traditional Karelian sultsina pastries
• Vohvelikahvila Bubblies – Bubble waffles with a variety of toppings
• Wanha Apteekkari – Chocolates from the Stable Yard, mocktails, refreshments, and sweet and savory treats
• Äijä Smoke & BBQ – Smoked meat hash, BBQ hot dogs and burgers

Participating from Their Own Restaurants

• Pancho Villa – Mini Nacho Plate with chili con carne and a half-sized Dream Sandwich dessert. The Mini Nacho Plate includes nachos, guacamole, tomato salsa, sour cream, warm cheese sauce, pickled jalapeños and chili con carne. The Dream Sandwich is a half vanilla ice cream sandwich dipped in caramel sauce.
• Ruiskuhuone – Chicken wings, pizza slices and café treats

Food Vendors – Interested in Joining Kesäillan Kattaus?

Would you like to take part in Kesäillan Kattaus as a food vendor?

For more information, contact matkailuraahe.fi.

Food Vendor Participation Fees

• Market stall at Rantatori (businesses): €60 + electricity
• Market stall at Rantatori (associations): €30 + electricity
• Participation from your own restaurant/location: Marketing fee €30

Programme & Schedule

5:00 PM – Event opens

5:30 PM – Eetu Viinikka (Solo Performance)

6:00 PM – DJ Jack Tee

6:30 PM – Preview performance from the dance and music production "Ranta"

7:00 PM – DJ Jack Tee

7:30 PM – Eetu Viinikka (Solo Performance)

8:00 PM – DJ Jack Tee

9:00 PM – Eetu Viinikka & Seisovilta jaloilta

10:00 PM – Event ends