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MA: Pannukakku Breakfast & Flea Market

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

Enjoy Finnish oven pancake, bacon, sausage, fruit, juice, Finnish coffee bread, coffee/tea/cocoa, $10, 8-10 a.m. Loaves of coffee bread and cinnamon rusks will be for sale, and vendor Son of a Bee will offer honey and other bee products. Find treasures at the Flea Market.

MI: Concert

Finnish Cultural Center Farmington Hills, Michigan

Enjoy dinner followed by a concert by the Novi Concert Band, a community tradition

MD: Ida Metsberg

FFN Performer of the Year at this concert & wine tasting.

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 of the Year Eeppi Ursin, and the awarding of scholarships.

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

Juhannus / Midsummer

The celebration of summer is an important Finnish holiday.