Celebrate the legendary Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. This is the home of the giant St. Urho statue. The two-day event, March 10-11, precedes the actual holiday on March 16.
Wear purple and green to honor St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. The party gets a head start on the March 16 holiday.
In honor of the man who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland, thereby saving the grape crop, the official colors for the day are purple and green. Click below for the legend.
Wear your purple and green and join in at the variety of events celebrating St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland to save the grape crop.
Come early for the Lenten Fish Fry and stay for the party celebrating St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop.
Three days of fun in honor of St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. Music, parade, contests, mojakka and more! March 17-18-19
Following the Lenten Dinner, celebrate the man who chased the grasshoppers from Finland
Three days of fun in honor of St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. Music, parade, contests, mojakka and more! March 17-18-19
Wear the traditional purple and green for the day honoring the legendary Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out Finland and saved the grape crop.
Honoring the Finnish writer and social activist on the date of her birth (1844-1897); also Equality Day in Finland