Great 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.
For 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.
Celebrate 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.
Enjoy a nature walk with Mike Potsaid and concert by the Fitchburg State University Community Orchestra
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.
The celebration of summer is an important Finnish holiday.
Performances, 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
This celebration combines with the Midwest Viking Festival for lots of music, dance and Viking encampments and featuring FFN Performer of the Year Ida Metsberg .
Celebrate Midsummer with a dinner at 6, Midsummer pole, kokko/bonfire at 8 p.m., with FinnFolk performing.
This celebration combines with the Midwest Viking Festival for lots of music, dance and Viking encampments and featuring FFN Performer of the Year Ida Metsberg.