Finnish-American Events

The brass band Ameriikan Poijat performs at Music in the Park in Staples.

Aallotar's Sara Pajunen – Finnish-American – and Teija Niku – a Finn – use their common musical heritage as a starting point for original “chamber-folk.” Together they create new sounds that reflect their differing contemporary cultures and shared roots. Teho's music combines fluently Finnish traditional pelimanni fiddling, Norwegian halling, Swedish polska, bebop, western swing, and […]

Come and enjoy a Midsummer Musical Celebration.

Wife carrying, boot toss, cell phone thrown and mölkky contests, Sisu award ceremony, food, entertainment, a parade and more fill the Midsummer on the Maple weekend.