Kaskinen Wooden House and Renovation Fair – Questions & Answers

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Wooden House and Construction Fair Q&A

Updated: 02.04.2025

1. What is the significance of the event for Kaskinen? 
Kaskinen won the Baltic Sea Region Cultural Pearls award with the idea of the event. The fair can develop the city, and in 10 years, Kaskinen's cityscape could be significantly improved.

2. How can Kaskinen residents participate in the event? 
The event is carried out with a sense of community, and all Kaskinen residents can contribute ideas for its planning and implementation. All suggestions and ideas are welcome.

3. What is the long-term goal of the fair? 
The fair could make Kaskinen an annual meeting place with this concept and improve Kaskinen's cityscape.

4. What will be showcased at the fair? 
The fair will showcase fantastic wooden houses and gardens, some finished and some unfinished. All properties are welcome to participate. Additionally, exhibitors and experts who fit the theme of the fair are expected.

5. Does the event have national interest? 
The idea of the event has received positive feedback on a national level.

6. What are the house builders expected to showcase? 
Small and affordable houses that fit Kaskinen and are accessible to everyone. House builders are expected to showcase small and affordable houses that fit Kaskinen and are accessible to everyone.

7. Can exhibitors suggest improvements to the fair properties? 
Yes, if exhibitors see any development suggestions, they can collaborate with the property's registrant.

8. How long does the fair last? 
The duration of the fair is not fixed, but one can exhibit their house for only one day if they wish.

9. Can one participate if the house is for sale and they want to have an open house? 
Yes, part of the fair could be reserved for "free houses," but this is still under consideration.

10. Can one invite friends or neighbors to participate? 
Yes, encouraging people to participate is highly desirable.

11. Can the fair focus more on garden themes? 
Yes, the garden theme should be highlighted more strongly.

12. Is there an entrance fee for the event? 
The entrance fee will be reasonable. In return, the visitor will receive a map with all the fair properties.

13. Can the Kaskinen fabric badge serve as an entrance? 
This is one possible idea.

14. How will the fair properties be marked? 
The properties could have a presentation sign on the plot's post with a uniform base for all.

15. What do visitors want to know the most? 
Visitors are interested in, among other things, the implementation of renovations, the history of the houses, before and after changes, and the people who have lived there.

16. Can the fair properties have QR codes for historical information? 
Yes, historical houses already have signs and QR codes that could be included in the map.

17. What is the funding status of the event? 
The event has not yet received a positive funding decision, but business support applications continue.

18. Can a support fund for renovation be established? 
The goal is to establish a fund that could support renovations in Kaskinen.

19. Are volunteers needed? 
Yes, volunteers are needed to organize the event. A sense of community is desirable.

20. How can the event gain national visibility? 
Journalists have been invited, but they have not yet confirmed their participation. Residents can contact the media themselves, which could also be more effective.

21. Has a Facebook event been created for the event? 
A Facebook event will be created once the basic details are finalized, and the event will also be announced on visitkaskinen.fi.

22. Should the fair have an expert panel? 
It would be great if we could get one, but we need information from the residents about what kind of experts are needed in Kaskinen.

23. Can the fair be advertised in connection with flea markets? 
Yes, the fair can be marketed in connection with other events.

24. How is parking arranged? 
The properties will be separate from each other, which facilitates parking, but this is still being considered.

25. What experts could be invited? 
Garden experts are one example of possible experts.

26. What does a fair property mean? 
A fair property can be a house (if you also want its inhabitants) or a garden. Visitors are interested in how people live in the respective location.

27. Are there age restrictions for fair properties? (This refers to the age of the house) 
No, it can be completed even yesterday.

28. Are public restrooms needed at the fair?
Yes, public restrooms are included in the plans, and the locations where they will be placed will be determined in the coming months.