Apply as volunteer!

We offer you a unique opportunity to become part of the Häme Medieval Festival, bringing history to life at Kantola Event Park in 2026. Creating this immersive and one-of-a-kind celebration requires skilled, motivated, and cooperative people — and now we are inviting enthusiastic volunteers to join us!

Everyone who applies is an important part of the community that forms around the event, and we aim to build teams that support the spirit of the festival in the best possible way. We hope applicants have a genuine desire to learn, work together, and take responsibility for their own role.

Join us in creating a celebration that has flourished for decades, and experience the magic of the Middle Ages — its scents, sounds, and stories.
Be part of the tale, and leave your own mark on this shared adventure.

Apply here!

Volunteer Schedule – Häme Medieval Festival 2026

Volunteer work mainly takes place between 5–18 June 2026, during which the festival area is prepared, the festival weekend is carried out, and the final clean-up is completed.

Build Period: 5–12 June

During this time, the festival area is set up and preparations are carried out. Volunteer shifts will mostly take place during the day and early evening.

Festival Days: 12–14 June

During the festival days, volunteer tasks focus on keeping the area running smoothly, supporting customer service, and assisting with the programme. Shifts may take place from early morning until late evening.

Dismantling Period: 15–18 June

After the festival, the area will be dismantled and restored to its original condition. Dismantling shifts will take place during daytime hours.

Volunteer Benefits

    • Free entry to the festival area for all three days (once you have completed at least 14 volunteer hours)

    • Meals on volunteer days (you are eligible for a volunteer meal when your shift is at least 7 hours; volunteers with shifts of 9+ hours receive two meals)

    • A free tent spot in a guarded area

    • Insurance coverage during volunteer duties

    • Orientation, necessary equipment, and tools (volunteers in the Area Build team are expected to bring their own work clothes and shoes; gloves and protective gear are provided by the festival)

    • Medieval clothing for festival days (you can borrow a suitable outfit or accessory for your role from our costume rental)

    • Experience in producing a large-scale event, plus recommendations and/or a certificate upon request

    • An invitation to the volunteers’ afterparty (karonkka) after the event