CT: Open House
Finnish-American Heritage Society of CTTour the museum and enjoy a sampling of Finnish food
Loading view.
DC: Nordic Jazz Festival
Embassy of FInland Washington, D.C., DC, United StatesGreat jazz from the Nordic countries is showcased during this 17th annual event, June 13-25, hosted by the embassies of Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. This program at the Embassy of Finland features SOLINA, which includes FFN past Performers of the Year Olli Hirvonen and Eeppi Ursin, and FFN grant recipient Kaisa Maensivu.
OR: Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
Clatsop County Fairgrounds Astoria, OR, United StatesFor more than 50 years, the Nordic community has celebrated its heritage with music, dance, theater and imports, foods and more. See website for hours and details.
MA: Kesäjuhla
The Finnish Center at Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United StatesCelebrate the season at the Summer Festival featuring the Dana M. Sulin Memorial Chess Tournament, outdoor games, food, art and book sale, a variety of entertainment including FFN past Performer of the Year Eeppi Ursin, and the awarding of scholarships.
MA: Orchestra Concert
Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United StatesEnjoy a nature walk with Mike Potsaid and concert by the Fitchburg State University Community Orchestra
MI: Folk School at Midsummer Art Exhibit
The Folk School at Midsummer exhibition features the work of seven Finnish American Folk School instructors, as well as the work by students produced in their workshops.
Juhannus / Midsummer
The celebration of summer is an important Finnish holiday.
CO: 30th Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
Bond Park Estes Park, COPerformances, activities, food, beer garden artisans, crafts, Viking Village, Maypole and more celebrate cultural heritage capped by Sunday church service. 4-6 pm Friday, 9:30 am-6 pm Saturday, 10 am-4 pm Sunday
MN: Scandinavian Festival
Hjemkomst Center Moorhead, MN, United StatesThis celebration combines with the Midwest Viking Festival for lots of music, dance and Viking encampments and featuring FFN Performer of the Year Ida Metsberg .
MI: Juhannus
Finnish Cultural Center Farmington Hills, MichiganCelebrate Midsummer with a dinner at 6, Midsummer pole, kokko/bonfire at 8 p.m., with FinnFolk performing.