History

Before Finland's EU membership, many farmers were uncertain about their future. In general, agriculture was seen as a burden in the EU negotiations, as future producer prices would not be able to cover production costs. Farmers were worried and a negative atmosphere arose.

At the same time, it could be stated that the gap between producers and consumers was large, they did not know each other. Some growers thought that something should be done, e.g. Lasse Nummelin and Arto Köpilä in Pargas. Growers should be encouraged, consumers and producers should meet: The first Boundbirs'n in 1994 was born.

More and more workers and women got in touch and an association was formed: Boundbirsens vänner r.f. The name comes from the time when farmers came to Pargas and traded with horses. The horse was at that time the only means of transport and it was called Pirssi (Taxi) and it was "parked" exactly in the place where the first Boundbirs'n was arranged.

After the first successful Boundbirs'n, the future was a bit unclear, but everyone wanted more Boundbirs'n!! Then it was decided that the organizers needed a gap year and Boundbirs'n is arranged every other year. The basic idea before the first pirss is still the same. The whole countryside comes to town, shows what we do, what we can, our machines and especially the animals. You can see, hear and smell it when Boundbirs'n is arranged.

We also want the whole family to thrive, we have fun for everyone, especially for the children. Pirss motto: If the children are happy, the whole family is happy!! Boundbirs'n arranges fun competitions for the whole family, whose basic idea is agriculture (Ram-rush, cow-roulette, cock-a-doodle-doo-Toto, calf poop bingo etc.).

Since 1994, Boundbirs'n has been a success for both producers and above all consumers. The organizers, about 200 volunteer workers, have lined up in the rush. Everyone works for a common cause: A successful pirss!! Boundbirs'n's guests are very satisfied and one important thing is that everything except the food is free for our visitors.

We have had Jokeri Pokeri Poks, Sås och kopp, Mson Boman, hay carnival, pony rides, excavator driving etc. Our about 5,000 – 7,000 guests do not need to pay money all the time to enjoy Boundbirs'n. Our economy is based on our sponsors and we also get funds from various foundations (not from the EU 🙂 !) BUT ABOVE ALL LOTS OF SKILLED VOLUNTEER WORKERS FROM ALL OVER THE PARGAS COUNTRYSIDE !!!

Boundbirs'n has also been chosen as the cultural event of the year in Pargas and received an award from Åboland's Pro Landsbygden.