Finnish-American Events

Wear your purple and green and join the fun in celebrating the Saint who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland.

Wear your purple and green and best hat for the contest, and enjoy a meatball dinner and dancing with music by Central Mass Accordion Club.

Learn Nordic fiddle tunes and history at the Duluth Folk School with past FFN Performer of the Year Sara Pajunen.

Join the fun celebration of the Saint who saved Finland's grape crop by chasing the grasshoppers out of the country.

TOiVO, a six-piece band, plays traditional social dance music including schottisches,  polkas, hambos and more.

Enjoy a savory pasty---traditional, with meat or vegetarian. Reserve your dinner spot or take-away pasties by March 27.

Bemidji: 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 […]

The subject of this film is the phenomenon known as “Karelian Fever” and the true story of that dark chapter in Finnish-American history. For more information click the link below. The film will be shown at 2 pm. and 6 p.m.