Äänekosken VPK 130-vuotta

Sat 12.9.2026
12:00-16:00

Äänekosken VPK celebrates 130 years of firefighting in traditional fire brigade festival style at its own fire station.

Welcome to celebrate our long-standing fire brigade with us!

The event begins with a fire truck parade celebrating 100 years of Suolahden palokunta and 130 years of Äänekosken VPK.

The parade departs from Äänekosken pelastuslaitos at 11:40, following the route: Äänekoskentie-Viiskulma-Kauppakatu-Mämmensalmentie-Hämeentie-Rautatienkatu 25-Äänekoskentie-Viiskulma.

Äänekosken VPK opens its fire station to visitors at 12:00, offering coffee, VPK history, traditional fire brigade festival contests, Taikuri-Jore, and music.

On sale: sausages and waffles, raffle tickets, and a fishing game.