important in brief
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Hauka Fair is FREE for visitors! Evening concerts and the ROMURALLI have an entrance fee. Evening events are also free for children up to 12 years old (inclusive) when accompanied by a ticket-holding adult. Check out the entertainment program HERE.
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The fair is open for trading on Saturday, August 10th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and on Sunday, August 11th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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Park your car as soon as possible (in parking lots or side streets). Do not park in prohibited areas - PARKING REGULATIONS WILL BE ENFORCED BY ÜHISTEENUSED AS!
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Familiarize yourself with the fairground map to plan your movement.
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An information and medical point is open next to the fair stage (in the middle of the ring road) - ask for help if needed!
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Bring enough cash BEFORE the fair! (ATM resources are limited).
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Be friendly, respect the local residents, and ENJOY THE UNIQUE FAIR ATMOSPHERE!
general plan
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Hauka Laat takes place in the center of Antsla, and it is free for visitors. Only evening concerts and Romuralli are paid.
Check out the general plan of the fair, so it's easier to plan your journey. Visit all areas to get the most out of the fair!

HANDICRAFTS
The handicraft area is mainly located on Jaani Street and in the park in the city center, but handicraft items can also be found throughout the city in the "mixed goods" area.
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TECHNOLOGY
Technology is primarily concentrated in the parking lot in front of Coop Konsum (Kreutzwaldi 4a).
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CONSTRUCTION
Construction-related companies are mainly concentrated on Veski Street in the city center, next to the food park. Saunas of various shapes and hot tubs can be found in the city center park (between Jaani and Põllu Streets).
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FOOD
The food park is located along Veski Street, offering a diverse menu from various food vendors. Different smoked meat products can be found on Kreutzwaldi Street and in the middle of the city center park. A sales point for local Võrumaa food producers, under the UMA MEKK brand, is also located on Veski Street (near Konsum).
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INDUSTRIAL GOODS
Clothes, shoes, hats, toys, kitchen utensils, and many other necessary goods can mainly be found on Kooli tee and Tamme Street.
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FOR CHILDREN
There are attractions for children in several places. On the children's area along Posti Street, you'll find trampolines, zorb balls, air jump, target shooting, and more. In the park behind the food area is Ranna Rantso's petting zoo and pony rides. Another larger children's area, with a rich playground, is located opposite Antsla Gymnasium (at the intersection of Tamme and Kooli tee Streets). There you will also find a trampoline, electric cars, and pony carriage rides.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Hauka Fair is known for its rich entertainment program. Events take place in four locations - during the day on the FAIR STAGE and in the evenings on the SINGING STAGE, PIT STAGE, and STADIUM. Check out the entertainment program HERE.
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INFORMATION AND FIRST AID
During the fair, an information and medical tent is open next to the fair stage (in the middle of the ring road). The information tent provides necessary information about the fair area, program, and vendors. Fair lottery tickets are also sold here. Basic medical assistance is available in the medical tent for health concerns.
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CASH
Make sure to bring enough cash before the fair, as there are only two ATMs in Antsla, and due to the large crowds, they might run out of cash.
SEB ATM - in Antsla Konsum (Kreutzwaldi 4a). Open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. SWEDBANK ATM - Jaani 4. Open 24/7.
traffic
Antsla city center will be closed to traffic from Friday, August 9th at 9:00 AM until Sunday, August 11th at 7:00 PM. The main detour routes are KREUTZWALDI - PÕIK - PÕLLU, VESKI - PÕIK - PÕLLU, and VESKI - METSA PÕIK - METSA.
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PARKING
Cars can be parked on side streets and in parking lots (both paid and free). Follow the signs and the directions of traffic organizers. PARKING REGULATIONS WILL BE ENFORCED BY ÜHISTEENUSED AS! Handicap parking spaces are located at the intersection of Põllu and Veski Streets.
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DIRECTION TO TARTU and VÕRU (via Vaabina)
Paid parking lots are available on both sides of the road before the city limits. Use these parking lots and proceed on foot. Parking spots in the city are limited. If the parking lots are full, continue and find a suitable spot on side streets or in other parking lots.
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DIRECTION TO KANEPI and OTEPÄÄ (via Vana-Antsla)
There are no parking lots at the city entrance. Parking is possible on one side of the road or in the "Metsa põik" street parking lots.
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DIRECTION TO VALGA (via Kobela)
Parking is mainly available along Metsa, Pargi, Posti, and Võidu Streets, or in the parking lots on Metsa, Metsa põik, and Võidu Streets. If the parking lot is full, park along Pärna or Juurdeveo Streets.
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DIRECTION TO SÄNNA (via Tsooru)
Park your car in the parking lot opposite the Antsla stadium (at the beginning of Pärna Street, near the railway) and proceed on foot (across the railway). If the parking lot is full, park along Pärna or Juurdeveo Streets.


