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Etne Market Days in Etne, Norway

Annually in Western Norway

By , About.com Guide

The Etne Market Days, an annual event in western Norway, attracts over 40,000 visitors each year. The Market Days are a large annual market taking place in the first week of August.

In Norwegian, this annual outdoor event is called "Etnemarknaden".

Western Norway's biggest outdoor market is well known for offering visitors and locals alike lots of interesting things to do. At this event, enjoy watching animal shows, varying types of entertainment, craft skills demonstrated by local craftsmen, or visit one of the concerts with both local and international music.

If you'd like to experience the Etne Market Days, check out the official website for the upcoming program schedule of this popular and much-loved Norwegian event.

Location: This annual event takes place in the town of Etne, located on the west coast of Norway. Etne is easily accessible from Bergen and Stavanger. The town lies approx. 2 hours north of Stavanger.

For planning purposes, take a look at Scandinavia Maps & Transportation.

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