45th annual salute to the legendary Finnish saint who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the country's grape crop includes a beauty pageant, parade, music, facepainting, food, snow sculptures, and more.
This fun holiday was invented in Minnesota to honor the brave St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. It just happens to be the day before the holiday for a slightly better-known saint from Ireland.
Wear the purple and green and join us to celebrate St. Urho's victory over the grasshoppers in Finland! The buffet dinner is followed by readings, crowning of St. Urho, parade, grasshopper cake and music by FinnFolk.
Birch bark artist Elaine Moe conducts two workshops: Create a small birch bark bird, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Make birch bark star and bead ornaments, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Wear the purple and green and join the St. Urho's fun including a dance lesson, social hour, dinner and dancing with music by the Central Mass Accordion Club. Decorate a hat for the contest!
Birch bark artist Elaine Moe will teach you to weave a traditional Finnish basket.
Enjoy pannukakku, bacon, sausage, fruit and pulla at this Finnish breakfast. Artist Karen Kemp will display and sell her work, and Raivaaja Foundation will have an information table.
Enjoy an evening of music by Hannu Makipuro and special guests to benefit the Finnish American Heritage Society.
The savory pastry-wrapped meat or veggie pie accompanied by Nordic beer.
Dr. Paul Lehto presents "Adventures in Discovery" for all who want to learn more about their roots in Finland.