Will you be in Indre-Østfold this summer? Here are some of the annual events taking place in the region (the dates given below are the dates for this year, 2010):
- Fjellaløpet, Mysen, 6 June: A 21km race through the forests of Trømborgfjella www.fjellalopet.no (Norwegian only)
- Slusefestivalen, Ørje, 25-27 June: Boat tours, jazz, children theatre, auction, crafts, and more www.slusefestivalen.no (Norwegian only)
- Unionsmarathon, Rømskog, 3 July: Arranged for the first time in 2005, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the end of the union of Norway with Sweden. A full-marathon, half marathon and kids race www.unionsmarathon.com (Norwegian only)
- Gatebil sommerfestival, Rudskogen Motorsenter (Rakkestad), 9-11 July, www.rudskogen.no (Norwegian only)
- Italienske Dager (Italian Days), Rudskogen Motorsenter (Rakkestad), 31 July-1 Aug, www.rudskogen.no (Norwegian only)
- Kraftfestivalen, Askim, 11-15 Aug: Music festival attracting some big Norwegian names (Arve Tellefsen, Norway’s best known violinist, is one of the featured artists this year) www.kraftfestivalen.no
- Markens Grøde, Rakkestad, 13-15 Aug: Fair (held every other year) focusing on local food, culture and agriculture www.mgrode.no (Norwegian only)
- Høytorp Treffet, Høytorp Fort (Mysen) 13-15 Aug: Annual gathering of veteran military vehicles
- Momarkedet, Mysen, 25-29 Aug: Celebrating 60 years this year, the region’s biggest fair, with live entertainment, fun fair, fireworks and more www.momarkedet.no (Norwegian only)