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OH: Finn Fish Fry

Saybrook Township Park Ashtabula, OH, United States

Fish dinner prepared by Finns with fish supplied by Finns, with 50/50 raffle, lottery tree, Toikka glass bird raffle and music by Jim Fuller. RSVP by August 14.

WA: Crayfish Party

The Swedish Club Seattle Seattle, WA, United States

At the Big Kräftskiva Crayfish Party, eat crayfish, drink snaps, sing snapsvisa, and dance the night away. (There’s more than crayfish on the menu.) Dance follows dinner.

OR: Finnic Picnic and Fun Run

Cullaby Lake County Park Warrenton, OR, United States

The Finlandia Foundation Columbia-Pacific Chapter invites all Finns and friends of Finns to the annual Finnic Picnic and Fun Run. After the 11 a.m. Fun Run, FFCPC will barbeque salmon and hot dogs, and provide drinks and of course coffee. If you are able, please bring a potluck item to share. It is always a […]

MI: Finn Fun Day

Negaunee Township Hall Negaunee, Michigan

The 10th annual event features the music of Tanja Stanaway, Ken Holster, Aaren Joki, Wilho Kilpela, Howard Aalto, and Paul Knivilla, a tori, coffee and refreshments.

ME: Contra Dance

Monson Finn Hall Monson, ME, United States

Contra dancing at Monson Finn Hall led by John McIntire and his band. Dances are easy to learn and you don't need a partner, just lots of energy and spirit! $8/person, kids under 12, free. For more information call 207-717-0794

WI: Finnish Municipal Coats of Arms

Grace Lutheran Church Milwaukee, WI, United States

"Suomen Kunnallis Vaakunat" Linday Mayo presents on the design and meaning of the many coats of arms of municipalities in Finland. Refreshments served. Small fee.

ME: Dance at the Finn Hall

Monson Finn Hall Monson, ME, United States

Traditional dances at the Monson Finn Hall. $8/person, kids under 12, free. For more information call Inez Goodine at 207-997-3630 or Bill Ranta at 207-997-3355

NJ: ScanFest

Vasa Park Budd Lake, NJ, United States

35th annual Scandinavian celebration of Nordic cultures, food, crafts, arts and traditions at Vasa Park in Budd Lake, NJ..

MI: Festival Ruska – Steve ‘n’ Seagulls

Rozsa Center Houghton, MI, United States

Finnish band Steve 'n' Seagulls will energize the crowd with their unique style of playing American hard rock songs with a bluegrass sound.

IL: Scandinavian Day Festival

Scandinavian Park / Vasa Park South Elgin, IL, United States

40th festival celebrating Nordic heritage, with food, vendors, activities and a bonfire afterwards.