The planning of the carnival is a major task and every year the organisers get a lot of requests from people who want to participate. In order to facilitate planning and to provide a level playing field for everyone who wants to join in, we have created an open application procedure. Read more about current application periods here.
Market sales spots and food stands
The application for market and food vendors is available 12.2-31.3.2025. The applications can be filled in and found on this page when the application is running. Filling in the application does not automatically guarantee a spot. We will let all applicants know the outcome during the month of April. The fair and food sales will take place on Friday 4 July at 4-10 p.m. and Saturday 5 July 9 a.m.-17 p.m.
Program
The program items are selected through the Open Call application, which runs during January and February. Performers, bands, artists, associations, groups and companies can apply to perform or arrange a programme item during the event. The day programme is arranged on several stages. In 2025 there are the following stages: the big main stage, the small stage on the town square, the stage in the town park and the Frans Henrikson Hall in the Mittistan building. A selected group reads through the applications and chooses a limited number of program items consisting of varying art forms and styles to create as versatile and interesting program for all visitors. We will let all applicants know the outcome by the beginning of April at the latest.
Other program in connection with Tomatkarnevalen
Local actors who organise their own program in addition to the official program are encouraged to let us know about it. The program should be related to Tomatkarnevalen, for example a sports match, exhibition, performance or some other kind of event. Please notify us no later than 30 April 2025 so we can possibly include your program item in the official Tomatkarnevalen program, and the organizers can take your program into account when planning the event as a whole.
Participation in Activity Day
On Wednesday 2 July during the carnival week, an activity day is arranged. During the day, associations and groups can showcase their activities by offering various activities for visitors. Associations and groups that only want to participate in the activity day do not need to apply using the open call procedure. Information on registration etc. for the activity day will be posted during the spring 2025.
Did you not find an answer in these categories? Do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail: tomatkarnevalen@narpes.fi.