The Finlandia Foundation Columbia-Pacific Chapter invites all Finns and friends of Finns to the annual Finnic Picnic and Fun Run. After the 11 a.m. Fun Run, FFCPC will barbeque salmon and hot dogs, and provide drinks and of course coffee. If you are able, please bring a potluck item to share. It is always a […]
The 10th annual event features the music of Tanja Stanaway, Ken Holster, Aaren Joki, Wilho Kilpela, Howard Aalto, and Paul Knivilla, a tori, coffee and refreshments.
Contra dancing at Monson Finn Hall led by John McIntire and his band. Dances are easy to learn and you don't need a partner, just lots of energy and spirit! $8/person, kids under 12, free. For more information call 207-717-0794
"Suomen Kunnallis Vaakunat" Linday Mayo presents on the design and meaning of the many coats of arms of municipalities in Finland. Refreshments served. Small fee.
Using sterling silver wire, pliers and wooden dowels, weave a chain pattern to create one of the most ancient and lovely chains that dates to Viking times. Fee.
Traditional dances at the Monson Finn Hall. $8/person, kids under 12, free. For more information call Inez Goodine at 207-997-3630 or Bill Ranta at 207-997-3355
35th annual Scandinavian celebration of Nordic cultures, food, crafts, arts and traditions at Vasa Park in Budd Lake, NJ..
Finnish band Steve 'n' Seagulls will energize the crowd with their unique style of playing American hard rock songs with a bluegrass sound.
Art exhibition by Mari Rantanen and Kirsten Reynolds is an investigation of geometric abstraction through a performative lens. Rantanen has been commissioned to design large-scale architectural public art works including the Niittykumpu Subway Station in Espoo, Finland and the Citybanan Odenplan Metro Station in Stockholm Sweden.
40th festival celebrating Nordic heritage, with food, vendors, activities and a bonfire afterwards.