FFN Performer of the Year, saxophonist Juli Wood, interprets traditional Finnish tunes in her jazzy style at Finn Camp in suburban Detroit.
Enjoy Nordic traditions, food, music, and more at this annual outdoor festival at Vasa Park in Budd Lake.
In the Upper Peninsula’s Copper Country, much like in Finland, September ends with an explosion of color in the forests. This is the season known as ‘ruska,’ when the autumnal reds, browns and yellows are especially beautiful on the fells of Lapland and it’s a popular time for folks to get out and enjoy nature. […]
Shop the annual Finnish American Heritage Society market for Finnish-related items, arts and crafts and handmade goods, plus Finnish foods and pulla for sale.
The Finnish Heritage Society-Sovittaja Summer Dinner Dance Series in Rutland concludes with music by Dan Mackowiak. Come for both dinner and dancing or just the dance, which begins at 7:30 p.m. See website to make reservations for the Scandinavian Smorgasbord.
The Scandinavian Day Festival in South Elgin is dedicated to the preservation and celebration of the five Scandinavian countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Open to people of all ages and backgrounds, the Festival provides a venue to honor and present all things Scandinavian, past and present. The crafts, dance, education, food, music, and […]
FFN Lecturer of the Year Frank W. Eld presents "Finnish Log Construction---The Art" in New York Mills. The program includes a lecture and demonstration of the unique building method brought to North America by Finnish immigrants. Click here for more about the LOY.
Join the volunteer crew who pitches in to spruce up the Finnish Language Village near Bemidji, Minnesota.
Music, potluck and a fun afternoon at Jura Hall.
FARMINGTON: Dr. Paul Lehto will talk about the unique aspects of the civil records of Finland Finns that should be of interest and help to those of Finnish descent who are interested in finding their roots in Finland. He will also talk about how to find traces of one’s Finnish ancestors in those records.