Aallotar's Sara Pajunen – Finnish-American – and Teija Niku – a Finn – use their common musical heritage as a starting point for original “chamber-folk.” Together they create new sounds that reflect their differing contemporary cultures and shared roots. Teho's music combines fluently Finnish traditional pelimanni fiddling, Norwegian halling, Swedish polska, bebop, western swing, and […]
Come and enjoy a Midsummer Musical Celebration.
Wife carrying, boot toss, cell phone thrown and mölkky contests, Sisu award ceremony, food, entertainment, a parade and more fill the Midsummer on the Maple weekend.
Enjoy the food, music, stories and imports representing the Nordic countries, plus activities at the Viking Village.
Join FFN Lecturer of the Year Frank Eld in his program about the unique Finnish building technique of the log cabin, which he calls "the icon of our heritage." The talk takes place at the historic Lindgren Cabin at Cullaby Lake.
A full weekend of traditional events, music, parade, competitions, food, bonfire and more.
A full weekend of traditional events, music, parade, competitions, food, bonfire and more.
Enjoy the food, music, stories and imports representing the Nordic countries, plus activities at the Viking Village.
A full weekend of traditional events, music, parade, competitions, food, bonfire and more.C
Everyone can dance! The variety of dances and games make this fun for the whole family. The evening begins with a potluck supper at 6:00. The dancing starts at 7:30. This evening of dances will include schottisches, polkas, waltzes, foxtrots. The music is led by Alexandra Conover Bennett and her band.