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WA: Sahti: Finnish Beer Brewing

Nordic Museum Seattle, WA, United States

Join us at the new Nordic Museum in Seattle to learn how to brew a batch of Finnish Sahti in the traditional method: using a hollow log! The course will begin with a short lecture by home brewer and museum professional, Grant P. H. Barber, before participants brew their own Sahti. Participants will learn the […]

MA: Dinner Dance

Finnish Heritage Society Sovittaja Rutland, MA, United States

The Finnish Heritage Society-Sovittaja Summer Dinner Dance Series in Rutland continues with music by Bernie Nowak. Come for both dinner and dancing or just the dance, which begins at 7:30 p.m. See website to make reservations for the roast pork dinner.

MA: Finnish Pannukakku Breakfast

The Finnish Center at Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United States

This states April but it is a monthly event in April-May-July-August-September-October

MI: Finn Fun Day

Annual gathering for family-friendly fun, food and fellowship in the Marquette area.

MI: Juli Wood, Performer of the Year

Detroit Finnish Cooperative Summer Camp Association Wixom, MI, United States

FFN Performer of the Year, saxophonist Juli Wood, interprets traditional Finnish tunes in her jazzy style at Finn Camp in suburban Detroit. 

MI: Festival Ruska – Steve ‘n’ Seagulls

Rozsa Center Houghton, MI, United States

In the Upper Peninsula’s Copper Country, much like in Finland, September ends with an explosion of color in the forests. This is the season known as ‘ruska,’ when the autumnal reds, browns and yellows are especially beautiful on the fells of Lapland and it’s a popular time for folks to get out and enjoy nature. […]

CT: Tori/Open Market

Finnish American Heritage Society Canterbury, Connecticut

Shop the annual Finnish American Heritage Society market for Finnish-related items, arts and crafts and handmade goods, plus Finnish foods and pulla for sale.

MA: Dinner Dance

Finnish Heritage Society Sovittaja Rutland, MA, United States

The Finnish Heritage Society-Sovittaja Summer Dinner Dance Series in Rutland concludes with music by Dan Mackowiak. Come for both dinner and dancing or just the dance, which begins at 7:30 p.m. See website to make reservations for the Scandinavian Smorgasbord.

IL: Scandinavian Day

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

The Scandinavian Day Festival in South Elgin is dedicated to the preservation and celebration of the five Scandinavian countries:  Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Open to people of all ages and backgrounds, the Festival provides a venue to honor and present all things Scandinavian, past and present. The crafts, dance, education, food, music, and […]

MN: Finnish Log Construction

Cultural Center New York Mills, MN, United States

FFN Lecturer of the Year Frank W. Eld presents "Finnish Log Construction---The Art" in New York Mills. The program includes a lecture and demonstration of the unique building method brought to North America by Finnish immigrants. Click here for more about the LOY.