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MN: St. Urho Days

Menahga, Minnesota

Celebrate the legendary Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. This is the home of the giant St. Urho statue. The two-day event, March 10-11, precedes the actual holiday on March 16.

St. Urho’s Day

In honor of the man who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland, thereby saving the grape crop, the official colors for the day are purple and green. Click below for […]

MN: St. Urho’s Celebration

Finland, Minnesota

Wear your purple and green and join in at the variety of events celebrating St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland to save the grape crop.

MI: St. Urho Party

Finnish Center Association 35200 W. Eight Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, United States

Come early for the Lenten Fish Fry and stay for the party celebrating St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop.

MN: 48th St. Urho’s Celebration

Finland, Minnesota

Three days of fun in honor of St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. Music, parade, contests, mojakka and more! March 17-18-19

MN: 48th St. Urho’s Celebration

Finland, Minnesota

Three days of fun in honor of St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. Music, parade, contests, mojakka and more! March 17-18-19

ME: St. Urho’s Day Celebration

Finnish Heritage House South Thomaston, ME, United States

Wear the traditional purple and green for the day honoring the legendary Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out Finland and saved the grape crop.

MA: Writing Workshop

Scandinavian Cultural Center - MA West Newton, MA

Lecturer of the Year Suzanne Matson, and author and poet, will talk about her work and conduct a writing workshop. Time and other details to come.

MN: 48th St. Urho’s Celebration

Finland, Minnesota

Three days of fun in honor of St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. Music, parade, contests, mojakka and more! March 17-18-19

NY: My Finnish Soul Concert

Scandinavia House 58 Park Ave., New York, NY, United States

FFN's 2022 Performer of the Year Eeppi Ursin in concert, celebrating the release of her new album, "My Finnish Soul."