EVENT CALENDAR
EVENT CALENDAR Fishermen’s Day | June 7 Fishing boats stay docked in the harbour so that sailors can spend the day with their families. The whole town celebrates the fishermen’s hard work and sacrifices with live music, boat tours, rowing competitions, children’s entertainment, and plenty of other events. Akureyri Motorsport Festival | June 16-18 One of Iceland’s largest motorsports events, it’s the Motorsport Festival is an annual celebration of cars, motorbikes, and all motorsport vehicles from around Iceland. The programme features races, drag racing, displays, and much more. Icelandic National Day | June 17 The day the republic of Iceland was founded in 1944. The town is decorated with flags, and a celebratory programme, suitable for all ages, starts at 13.00 and runs until midnight. Hiking week | June 21-24 Hiking week is an event celebrating and making the most of the great hiking trails in the area. On the programme are short (between two and three hours) walks suitable for most people. Hosted by the local hiking club and guided by local guides, the hiking week is a perfect opportunity to get to know Iceland’s beautiful landscapes. The Arctic Open | June 23-25 Around the summer solstice, one of the world’s northernmost 18-hole golf courses hosts the annual Arctic Open Golf Tournament. It’s an international event that attracts golfers from various parts of the world, eager for a chance to play golf underneath Iceland’s midnight sun.
Summer Solstice in Grímsey | June 17-19 The inhabitants of Grímsey, Iceland’s northernmost inhabited island, and the only part of the country that lies above the Arctic Circle, will celebrate the summer solstice on June 21 by hosting a festival open to visitors. Two big Icelandic football tournaments, N1 and Pollamót | June 29-July 2 The N1 tournament is Iceland’s most prominent annual football tournament, with up to 2,000 participants. The games have taken place annually for more than three decades, and the whole town fills up with young athletes, their trainers and parents. The “Pollamót” is an annual sporting event held by Icelandair and Þór football club. The contestants are adults who want to show they haven’t lost their touch. Akureyri Art Summer | June 11-July 23 On the menu are pop and rock concerts, visual art, exhibitions, various happenings and outdoor art. Akureyri Art Summer is an ideal platform for artists, young and old, to promote themselves. Thorvaldsdalur Terrain Run | July 2 Terrain running enthusiasts gather in Þorvaldsdalur in Eyjafjörður every year to run the 25km (16mi) length of the Þorvaldsdalur valley. Runners can expect to run over streams, marshes, and lava fields. Folk Music Festival | July 6-10 Siglufjörður is home to the Folk Music Centre, and every year, they put on a festival celebrating the traditional music of Iceland. Many of Iceland’s best musicians perform at the festival, be they folk, jazz, traditional, or classical musicians. Guests can enjoy a variety of workshops and seminars for children and grown-ups.
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