The monthly film series presents a Finnish film with English subtitles: It’s been three years since we last met Janne and Inari. Since then, they’ve had a daughter named Lumi. Janne and his friends experience a new adventure, this time on an autumn night. The boys go to a party but end up chasing Lumi […]
Enjoy live music and local fare at the FinnFest Committee's new Naselle Community Center!
Leslie D. Bartlett will share findings on how Finns set out to learn English in the late 1890s in the area of Lanesville. It's a background story of events prior to the great cultural triumph of Finnish music, plays, sculpture and art. Of characters filled with darkness, despair and finally triumph.
FFN Performer of the Year Juli Wood performs.
Aallotar, violinist Sara Pajunen and accordionist Teija Kiku, will perform their original "chamber folk" music.
Aallotar, violinist Sara Pajunen and accordionist Teija Kiku, will perform their original "chamber folk" music.
Enjoy a full day of activities, from the hearty Finnish breakfast to the film, "Finnish Center at Saima Park, the Next Generation Workshops" to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing the Saima Park grounds.
Learn to craft your own beautiful Sami inspired bracelet (new patterns) using traditional Sami techniques with materials imported from Sweden - 4% silver thread, reindeer leather (new colors), shed reindeer antler button. Instructor — CIndy ErIcksmoen Class fee $20 + materials fee $45 paid to instructor, cash or check. Additional kits will be available for […]
Join the Kaleva Day Celebration hosted by Knights & Ladies of the Kaleva. The brunch event features guest performers Eliisa Seigle and Don Reinholm. Lecturer of the Year Frank Eld will make a presentation about Finnish log construction.
Enjoy a traditional Finnish feast of pea soup, Cole slaw, dark bread, lingonberries and dessert. Tickets available at the door.