Latest Past Events

Kalevala Day

The first edition of the Kalevala appeared in 1835, compiled and edited by Elias Lönnrot on the basis of the epic folk poems he had collected in Finland and Karelia. This poetic song tradition, sung in an unusual, archaic trochaic tetrametre, had been part of the oral tradition among speakers of Balto-Finnic languages for 2,000 years. Several […]

IL: Scandinavian Day Festival

Vasa Park - IL South Elgin

The 41st celebration features an ABBA Salute and other entertainment, re-enactors, activities for the kids, delicious foods and an assortment of goods of the five Nordic countries.

AZ: Scandinavian Jul Bazaar

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church Phoenix

Enjoy wine and live bands playing beautiful music in the park.