Rootsinpyhtaa Old Time & Bluegrass Festival
The longest standing festival of traditional American traditional Appalachian music in Finland, was started in 1988. We have had many American and European guests performing at the festival, including great names such as Hot Rize, Tony Trishka, Dudley Connell, etc. to name a few.
How to get there by bus
Take a bus from the Helsinki Central Bus Station to Ruotsinpyhtää (about 100km). You will be dropped off on the E18 highway about 5 km from the site. You will have to walk or hitchhike the rest of the way until you see a black and white road sign “Kunnanpalvelut” pointing to the right. Follow that road about 1 km and at the end you will be at the festival area. You can call a local taxi to avoid walking: Tel. numbers +358-400-155185 or +358-19-618299 or +358-400-105465.
How to get there by car
If traveling by car, take the E18 highway towards Porvoo and drive about 100 km until you pass Loviisa. Just before Ahvenkoski suspended bridge (you can’t miss it) turn north to Ruotsinpyhtää. Drive until you see a black and white road sign “Kunnanpalvelut” pointing to the right. Follow that road about 1 km and at the end you will be at the festival area.