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CT: Open House

Finnish-American Heritage Society of CT

Tour the museum and enjoy a sampling of Finnish food

DC: Nordic Jazz Festival

Embassy of FInland Washington, D.C., DC, United States

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.

OR: Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

Clatsop County Fairgrounds Astoria, OR, United States

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.

MA: Kesäjuhla

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

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 […]

MA: Orchestra Concert

Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United States

Enjoy 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, CO

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

MN: Scandinavian Festival

Hjemkomst Center Moorhead, MN, United States

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 .  

MI: Juhannus

Finnish Cultural Center Farmington Hills, Michigan

Celebrate Midsummer with a dinner at 6, Midsummer pole, kokko/bonfire at 8 p.m., with FinnFolk performing.