MN: St. Urho’s Day Celebration
A big weekend of activties from the Miss Helmi Talent and Beauty Contest, Saturday parade, Tug of War, kids games and lots of music in Finland, Minnesota.
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Finnish-American Events
MI: St. Urho Celebration
Finnish Cultural Center Farmington Hills, MI, United StatesCome for the buffet, stay for the fun celebration of St. Urho, who saved Finland's grape crop by chasing the grasshoppers out of the country. Don't forget to wear your green and purple!
WA: St. Urho’s Day
Appelo Archives Center Naselle, WA, United StatesWear your purple and green and join the fun in celebrating the Saint who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland.
MA: St. Urho’s Day Dinner Dance
The Finnish Center at Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United StatesWear your purple and green and best hat for the contest, and enjoy a meatball dinner and dancing with music by Central Mass Accordion Club.
MN: Sara Pajunen
Duluth Folk School MN, United StatesLearn Nordic fiddle tunes and history at the Duluth Folk School with past FFN Performer of the Year Sara Pajunen.
FL: St. Urho’s Day
American Finnish Club Lake Worth, FL, United StatesJoin the fun celebration of the Saint who saved Finland's grape crop by chasing the grasshoppers out of the country.
NY: TOiVO
Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts Trumansburg, NY, United StatesTOiVO, a six-piece band, plays traditional social dance music including schottisches, polkas, hambos and more.
CA: Sacramento Scandinavian Festival
Scottish Rite Masonic Center Sacramento, CA, United StatesCelebrate the food, music and heritage of Finland and the Scandinavian countries.
WI: Pasty Dinner
Grace Lutheran Church (WI) Milwaukee, WI, United StatesEnjoy a savory pasty---traditional, with meat or vegetarian. Reserve your dinner spot or take-away pasties by March 27.
MN: Spring Retreat at Salolampi
Salolampi Language Village Bemidji, MN, United StatesBemidji: Immerse yourself in the Finnish architecture, food and atmosphere at this weekend at Salolampi, where programming options may include baking/cooking demonstrations, handicrafts/weaving or small wooden projects. Significant time will be dedicated to connections around music, art or handicrafts; games, books and other cultural resources; and enjoyment of food, coffee and sauna together, all with […]