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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
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SUMMARY:Great Northern Viking Festival
DESCRIPTION:June 13-14\, 2026\n10:30 am – 4:30 pm\nMankato\, MN \nPrice: Varies\n \nThe Great Northern Viking Festival is a family-friendly cultural and educational event celebrating Nordic cultures\, including Finnish and Sámi traditions. The festival features authentic cultural demonstrations\, historical education\, music\, crafts\, hands-on activities\, and a dedicated children’s education area. \nProgramming includes visiting cultural educators and historians\, public-facing demos\, and opportunities to learn about Nordic history and living traditions in an engaging\, accessible setting.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/great-northern-viking-festival/
LOCATION:Great Northern Viking Festival\, 20002 Hawkeye Lane\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Finnish culture,Food,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T133000
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SUMMARY:St. Urho's Day Celebration (CANCELLED!!!!)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 15\n1:30 pm – 4:30 pm\nChrist Church Lutheran\nMinneapolis\, MN \nDONATION\n \nYou’ve heard of Saint Patrick — but Saint Urho?\nThe tongue-in-cheek legend of Saint Urho says he chased the grasshoppers out of Finland by uttering the phrase Heinäsirkka heinäsirkka\, mene täältä (roughly translated “Grasshopper grasshopper\, go to hell!”). The grasshoppers were decimating the grape crop. \n \nIn the end\, the day offers all of us — Irish\, Finnish\, and everyone else — an occasion for a good party! \nJoin the Ameriikan Poijat brass band with guest vocalists Eeva Savolainen and Elina Koivusaari and organist Megan Engel in concert. Dance music at the reception will be led by the Finnish folk music band Lauluaika. Don’t miss this afternoon of merriment — including dancing\, singing\, a pea soup cook-off contest\, and more! \nThe event is co-sponsored by Christ Church Lutheran and the Finnish American Association. \nMembers please bring a dish to share if you can\, based on your last name. A-D bread\, E-J appetizer or side dish\, K-O salad\, P-Z dessert.\nThis is an open and free event yet we welcome donations $5.00/member\, $10.00/non-member.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/st-urhos-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Christ Church Lutheran (Saarisen Kirkko)\,  3244 34th Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Fun,Folk Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260124T023541Z
CREATED:20260124T023253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T023541Z
UID:14586-1771675200-1771686000@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Laskiainen 2026!
DESCRIPTION:February 21\, 2026\n12 pm – 3 pm\nLebanon Hills Regional Park\nEagan\, MN \nFree \nJoin us for our annual Laskiainen – traditional sledding day and winter picnic! \nSled and play in the snow\, chat by the fire pit or in the warming house\, and delight in laskiaispulla (shrove buns)\, kahvi (coffee) hernekeitto (split pea soup) and nakit (hot dogs) with Finnish friends. There may also be an opportunity to sauna on the lake! More details to come. \nPotluck signup here.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/laskiainen-2026/
LOCATION:Lebanon Hills Regional Park\, 860 Cliff Rd\, Eagan\, 55123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Suomi-koulu / Finnish Language School of MN":MAILTO:finnishschoolofmn@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T130000
DTSTAMP:20250919T170151Z
CREATED:20250919T165425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T170151Z
UID:14501-1760875200-1760878800@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Suomi Singalong (Monthly Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:It’s a potluck of songs\, folk\, campfire\, pop\, religious\, runo\, whatever!  You can sing as loud as you want – on Zoom MUTE – so no need to be ujo. \nYou are encouraged to volunteer to take a turn on a song or verse\, as you feel confident.  We provide you lyrics but if you bring a song to sing\, it helps to fnd lyrics for sharing. \nSuomi Singalong – 3rd Sundays at 12 noon CT \nhttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/7620376080 \nMeeting ID: 7620376080 \nPasscode:  SuomiSunda
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/suomi-singalong-monthly/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Suomi Sing-Along":MAILTO:suomisingalong@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T150000
DTSTAMP:20250926T195109Z
CREATED:20250926T195109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T195109Z
UID:14514-1759060800-1759071600@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Finn Fun Day!
DESCRIPTION:September 14\, 2024\n12:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nDanish American Center\nMinneapolis\, MN \nKickstart your fall before activities\, events\, and Finnish language classes by joining us for a day of food\, music\, games\, and activities!  Special Finnish music provide by Kyle Gray Young! \nFinn Fun Day is is a multi-generational\, family-friendly event that was started as a collaboration between FACA and Suomi-koulu. \nAll are welcome whether you are Finnish or are curious about other cultures or all things Finnish! \nTervetuloa to the 5th Annual Finn Fun Day!
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/finn-fun-day-5/
LOCATION:Danish American Center DAC\, 3030 West River Parkway\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Everything,Family Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="Finnish American Association":MAILTO:info@faatc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T130000
DTSTAMP:20250919T163847Z
CREATED:20250919T163847Z
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UID:14498-1758456000-1758459600@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Suomi Singalong 9/21
DESCRIPTION:This weekend is our usual 3rd Sunday Suomi Singalong session coming up at 12 noon CT.  \nIt’s a potluck of songs\, folk\, campfire\, pop\, religious\, runo\, whatever!  You can sing as loud as you want – on Zoom MUTE – so no need to be ujo.   \nYou are encouraged to volunteer to take a turn on a song or verse\, as you feel confident.  We provide you lyrics but if you bring a song to sing\, but it helps if you find the lyrics for sharing. \nSuomi Singalong – 3rd Sundays at 12 noon CT / klo 20 Suomessa \nhttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/7620376080 \nMeeting ID: 7620376080 \nPasscode:  SuomiSunda \nNext Suomi Singalong will be October 19\, 2025.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/suomi-singalong-9-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Music,Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Suomi Sing-Along":MAILTO:suomisingalong@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T220000
DTSTAMP:20250612T151333Z
CREATED:20250402T225809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T151333Z
UID:14417-1750507200-1750543200@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Juhannus (Midsummer) Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 21\n12:00 pm – 10:00 pm\nLake Phalen Picnic Area\nSt. Paul\, MN \nA traditional Finnish Summer Solstice event with music\, dancing\, food and activities\, including an evening kokko (bonfire) for Finns\, Friends of Finns and the entire Nordic community! \nClick for details: \nJuhannus Announcement\n and  \nMusic Schedule\nContact: Louise Morgan or Diane Pearson for more information.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/juhannus-midsummer-celebration/
LOCATION:Lake Phalen Picnic Pavilion\, 1600 Phalen Dr.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing,Entertainment,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Folk Dance,Food,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T190000
DTSTAMP:20250308T014045Z
CREATED:20250308T014045Z
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UID:14320-1742140800-1742151600@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:St. Urho Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 16\n4:00 pm – 7:00 pm\nChrist Church Lutheran\nMinneapolis\, MN \nFREE\n \nYou’ve heard of Saint Patrick — but Saint Urho?\nThe tongue-in-cheek legend of Saint Urho says he chased the grasshoppers out of Finland by uttering the phrase Heinäsirkka heinäsirkka\, mene täältä (roughly translated “Grasshopper grasshopper\, go to hell!”). The grasshoppers were decimating the grape crop. \n \nIn the end\, the day offers all of us — Irish\, Finnish\, and everyone else — an occasion for a good party! \nJoin the Ameriikan Poijat brass band with guest vocalists Eeva Savolainen and Elina Koivusaari and organist Megan Engel in concert. Dance music at the reception will be led by the Finnish folk music band Lauluaika. Don’t miss this afternoon of merriment — including dancing\, singing\, a pea soup cook-off contest\, and more! \nThe event is co-sponsored by Christ Church Lutheran and the Finnish American Association.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/st-urho-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Christ Church Lutheran (Saarisen Kirkko)\,  3244 34th Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Fun,Folk Dance,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250318
DTSTAMP:20250308T033157Z
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UID:14334-1741914000-1742173199@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Annual St. Urho Day Celebration (Finland\, MN)
DESCRIPTION:March 14 – 16\, 2025\nFinland\, MN \nSt. Urho is a fictional Finnish saint who is said to have chased away the grasshoppers to save Finland’s grape crop. Finland\, Minnesota has long celebrated St. Urho’s Day on the Saturday closest to March 16th — in 2025\, March 15. There will be a parade\, a beauty pageant\, free music\, face painting\, food\, snow sculptures\, and other community festivities. \nIf you can’t make it to Finland\, MN\, there are also celebrations across northern Minnesota\, and indeed\, many places across the Midwest with populations of Finnish descent. \nEvent info: St. Urho’s Day (Friends of Finland)
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/annual-st-urho-day-celebration-finland-mn/
LOCATION:Finland\, MN 55603
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Fun,Finnish culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T150000
DTSTAMP:20250118T040235Z
CREATED:20250118T033224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T040235Z
UID:14195-1739620800-1739631600@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Laskiainen 2025
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 15\, 2025\n12:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nLebanon Hills Regional Park\nEagan\, MN \nFree \n \nJoin us for our annual Laskiainen — traditional sledding day and winter picnic! \nSled and play in the snow\, chat by the fire pit or in the warming house\, and delight in laskiaispulla (shrove buns)\, kahvi (coffee) hernekeitto (split pea soup) and nakit (hot dogs) with Finnish friends.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/laskiainen-2025/
LOCATION:Lebanon Hills Regional Park\, 860 Cliff Rd\, Eagan\, 55123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Outdoors,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T210000
DTSTAMP:20241221T223021Z
CREATED:20241219T230741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T223021Z
UID:14174-1739037600-1739048400@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Luminary Loppet
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 1\, 2025\n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nLake of the Isles\nMinneapolis\, MN\n \nCome out to Lake of the Isles and enjoy the Luminary Loppet where you can walk or cross-country ski on the candlelit trail. Experience 1\,200 luminaries lining the trail with unique ice features and much more – all in the heart of Uptown. \nFind refreshments such as hot cocoa and s’mores along the trail and then head over to the party area for food trucks\, Utepils Brewing beer and music!
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/luminary-loppet/
LOCATION:Lake of the Isles\, 2500 Lake of the Isles Parkway E\, Minnneapolis\, 55405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Fundraiser,Outdoors,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Loppet Foundation":MAILTO:info@loppet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250204
DTSTAMP:20241221T223144Z
CREATED:20241219T223030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T223144Z
UID:14154-1738371600-1738544399@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 1 – Saturday\, February 2\, 2025\nTheodore Wirth Park & other venues\nMinneapolis\, MN \nThe City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival is a two-day festival that includes a variety of point-to-point Cross-Country Ski\, Fat Bike\, Skijor\, and Snowshoe events\, both competitive races and recreational touring events through Theodore Wirth Park; and a number of unique events\, such as the Kubb Tournament. \nKeeping the fun going over two weekends will be the City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival\, a two-day festival the first weekend in February followed the next weekend by the Luminary Loppet (also the Loppet’s largest fundraiser of the year!) on the second Saturday in February.  \nSchedule of Events: City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival (Feb. 1-2)
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/city-of-lakes-loppet-winter-festival-2/
LOCATION:Theodore Wirth Park\, 1301 Theodore Wirth Pkwy.\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Outdoors,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Loppet Foundation":MAILTO:info@loppet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T170000
DTSTAMP:20241024T210326Z
CREATED:20241024T194337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T210326Z
UID:14122-1733580000-1733590800@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Kauneimmat Joululaulut (Finnish Christmas Sing-along)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 7\, 2024\n2:00 pm – 5:00 pm\nSt. Michael’s Lutheran Church\nRoseville\, MN \nSing: 2:00 – 3:00 pm\nTori: 3:00 – 5:00 pm \nJoin us for an enchanting event filled with the melodies of Finnish Christmas music\, traditional singing\, and a holiday Tori market (from 3-5pm). \nBrowse unique gifts\, known as “Finnish treasures”\, and fnd perfect presents for your loved ones. \nEmbrace the warmth of Finnish culture and enjoy delightful tunes. Don’t miss this celebration of Finnish heritage and holiday spirit!
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/kauneimmat-joululaulut-finnish-christmas-sing-along/
LOCATION:St. Michael’s Lutheran Church\, 1660 County Road B\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Entertainment,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T133000
DTSTAMP:20241117T203215Z
CREATED:20241117T203215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241117T203215Z
UID:14136-1733574600-1733578200@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Lauluaika @ American Swedish Institute
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 7\, 2024\n12:30 pm – 1:30 pm\nAmerican Swedish Institute\nMinneapolis\, MN\n \nLauluaika will be playing Finnish Holiday music at the American Swedish Institute in the NCC Atrium underneath the large tapestry Saturday\, December 7\, 2024 from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/lauluaika-american-swedish-institute/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute ASI\, 2600 Park Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Family Fun,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241020T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241020T173000
DTSTAMP:20240913T020632Z
CREATED:20240913T020559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T020632Z
UID:14101-1729440000-1729445400@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:A Festival of Finnish Hymns
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 20\n4:00 pm – 5:30 pm\nChrist Church Lutheran\nMinneapolis\, MN \nFree \nTulkaa laulamaan! \nIn celebration of the 75th anniversary of our Eliel Saarinen sanctuary and the publication of the Finnish Heritage Hymnal and Lost Songs of the Suomi Synods\, Christ Church Lutheran welcomes SF100\, Jonathan Rudman\, and Cantor Mark Sedio for a Festival of Finnish Hymns.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/a-festival-of-finnish-hymns/
LOCATION:Christ Church Lutheran (Saarisen Kirkko)\,  3244 34th Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Finnish culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T150000
DTSTAMP:20240906T005220Z
CREATED:20240906T005220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T005220Z
UID:14090-1726315200-1726326000@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Finn Fun Day!
DESCRIPTION:September 14\, 2024\n12:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nDanish American Center\nMinneapolis\, MN \nKickstart your fall before activities\, events\, and Finnish language classes by joining us for a day of food\, music\, games\, and activities! \nFinn Fun Day is is a multi-generational\, family-friendly event that was started as a collaboration between FACA and Suomi-koulu. It has since morphed into a multi organizational event. \nAll are welcome whether you are Finnish or are curious about other cultures or all things Finnish! \nTervetuloa to the 4th Annual Finn Fun Day!
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/finn-fun-day-3/
LOCATION:Danish American Center DAC\, 3030 West River Parkway\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Everything,Family Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="FACA - Finnish American Cultural Activities":MAILTO:pamela.rahkola@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T160000
DTSTAMP:20240722T013552Z
CREATED:20240722T013552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T013552Z
UID:14038-1722699000-1722700800@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Finnish-inspired Partner-Carrying Contest (18+)
DESCRIPTION:St. Anthony Villagefest 2024\nSaturday\, August 3\, 2024\n3:30 pm – 4:00 pm\nCentral Park\nSt. Anthony\, MN \nFree \nThe Finns are an unusual group of people\, sometimes little known for their unusual contests of strength\, creativity and spirt of verve and fun. Adding to the fun of St. Anthony Villagefest 2024\, the Sister City Association is adding a Finnish-inspired partner-carrying contest for adults 18 and older. \n\nCarrying style up to participants!\nParticipants must be 18 or older\nRequires registration and liability waiver\n\nRegistration and Waiver \nRules \n\nTeams will consist of two members\, one “Wife” and one “Husband”. For the purpose of this contest\, the Wife shall be the contestant being carried\, and the Husband will be the contestant doing the carrying\, regardless of the actual marital status or gender.\nPartners in the contest do not have to be married – as stated in the Wife Carrying Contest Official Rules -“a contestant may carry his own wife\, his neighbor’s wife\, or someone found ‘further afield’”.\nAny combination of adults is fine including parent and adult offspring partners. Offspring do not need to do extra chores to participate with a parent.\nBoth the contestants must be 18 years or older.\nThe “wife” must weigh a minimum of 100 lbs (45 kg). “Wives” that are too light will have to have an extra helping of Finnish Lihapullat meatballs or carry weights to meet the minimum requirement. In the case that an extra meal in the food tent does not bring the contestant to the minimum weight they will still have to carry weights.\nDropping your “wife” or falling will not incur a penalty in the contest\, but perhaps a penalty from your ‘wife” after the race.\n“Husbands” may carry their wives any way they choose\, however it must be by their own power – no foreign object (like wheelbarrows or harnesses) will be allowed.\nProtests must be made within 5 minutes of the end of the contest. There will be a protest fee\, and administration fee… as well as an inconvenience fee.\nAll contestants must wear pants and a smile\, and wives must wear a helmet. Other articles of clothing may be substituted for pants\, but smiling and having fun are non-negotiable.\nInflatable “wives” will be disqualified.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/finnish-inspired-partner-carrying-contest-18/
LOCATION:Central Park (St. Anthony)\, 3503 Silver Lake Rd.\, St. Anthony\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240803T153000
DTSTAMP:20240722T013709Z
CREATED:20240722T013709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T013709Z
UID:14036-1722697200-1722699000@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Finnish-inspired Dead Mobile Phone Throwing Contest
DESCRIPTION:St. Anthony Villagefest 2024\nSaturday\, August 3\, 2024\n3:00 pm – 3:30 pm\nCentral Park\nSt. Anthony\, MN \nFree \nThe Finns are an unusual group of people\, sometimes little known for their unusual contests of strength\, creativity and spirt of verve and fun. Adding to the fun of St. Anthony Villagefest 2024\, the Sister City Association is adding a dead mobile phone throwing contest with heats for kids\, teens and adults. \n\nNo minimum age\nDead mobile phones will be provided\n\nRegistration
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/finnish-inspired-dead-mobile-phone-throwing-contest/
LOCATION:Central Park (St. Anthony)\, 3503 Silver Lake Rd.\, St. Anthony\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Outdoors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240730
DTSTAMP:20240320T232349Z
CREATED:20240222T050116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T232349Z
UID:13848-1721782800-1722214799@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:FinnFest 2024
DESCRIPTION:FinnFest 2024\, North America’s premiere experience of Nordic culture and learning\, will again be held in beautiful Duluth\, Minnesota\, between July 24-28\, 2024. Everyone is welcome at FinnFest!\n \nThis year’s festival will provide vibrant new programming\, spiced with treasured sounds and stimulating conversations. The festival kicks off with tours\, evening dances\, films and seminars on Wednesday and Thursday\, and continues on with typical FinnFest programming throughout the week. The festival schedule on the FinnFest website will be updated throughout the spring. \nFestival Pass holders will have access to presentations\, panel discussions\, Tori Nordic Fair\, NAFL floorball games (NEW!)\, live music\, art\, evening dances\, workshops\, demonstrations\, Asahi and Nordic Walking (NEW!) sessions\, films and more. Separate tickets will be required for tours (Wed)\, language\, genealogy and other seminars (Thu)\, and selected evening events such as the symphony orchestra concert. Tickets for additional ticketed events will be available closer to the event date. \nFor daily event details\, visit FinnFest.us. \nFull Festival (5-day) Pass provides access to most FinnFest events Wed-Sun\, including presentations\, Tori Nordic Fair\, all NAFL floorball games (NEW!)\, live music\, art\, evening dances\, workshops\, demonstrations\, Asahi and Nordic Walking sessions\, films and more. Separate tickets will be required for tours (Wed)\, language or genealogy seminars (Thu)\, and selected evening events such as the symphony orchestra concert. Tickets for these events will be available closer to the date. \n\nEarly Bird Pricing thru March 15 April 15\n (FinnFest Member discount (20%) available)\n$150 – 5-Day Pass Adult\n$50 – 5-Day Pass Student\n$20 – 5-Day Pass Child \nAfter April 15 (FinnFest Member discount (20%) available)\n$179 – 5-Day Pass Adult\n$50 – 5-Day Pass Student\n$20 – 5-Day Pass Child \n$60 – 1-Day Pass Adult\n$20 – 1-Day Pass Student\n$10 – 1-Day Pass Child \nTo purchase tickets: FinnFest.us
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/finnfest-2024/
LOCATION:Duluth Entertainment Convention Center\, 350 Harbor Drive\, Duluth\, MN\, 55802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="FinnFest USA":MAILTO:info@finnfestusa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T130000
DTSTAMP:20240120T144002Z
CREATED:20240119T000739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T144002Z
UID:13823-1709467200-1709470800@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Lauluaika plays for dancing at ASI
DESCRIPTION:12:00 pm- 1:00 pm\nAmerican Swedish Institute (Larson Hall)\nMinneapolis\, MN \nFree for ASI members\n$15 non-members \nLauluaika plays Finnish music for dancing in Larson Hall at ASI from 12-1 pm as part of a 2-day Nordic event with music and other cultural events. Lauluaika will also lead a jam session for musicians at 1:45 pm.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/lauluaika-plays-for-dancing-at-asi/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute ASI\, 2600 Park Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T150000
DTSTAMP:20240117T001827Z
CREATED:20240117T001827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T001827Z
UID:13814-1708171200-1708182000@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Laskiainen 2024: Winter Sledding & Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Laskiainen!\nSled and play in the snow\, and warm up with laskiaispulla (shrove buns)\, coffee and hot dogs around a fire with Finnish friends. \nSign up for the potluck here.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/laskiainen-2024-winter-sledding-picnic/
LOCATION:Lebanon Hills Regional Park\, 860 Cliff Rd\, Eagan\, 55123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Finnish culture,Outdoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240206
DTSTAMP:20231209T155046Z
CREATED:20231209T155046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231209T155046Z
UID:13735-1706922000-1707094799@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:2024 City of Lakes Loppett Winter Festival
DESCRIPTION:February 3 – February 4\, 2024\nTheodore Wirth Park\nMinneapolis\, MN \nFree to spectate! \nGrowing from a once humble cross-country ski race in 2003\, the City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival has come to be the staple event of winter in the North. \n \nThe City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival is a two-day festival that includes a variety of point-to-point Cross-Country Ski\, Fat Bike\, Skijor\, and Snowshoe events\, both competitive races and recreational touring events through Theodore Wirth Park; and a number of unique events\, such as the Kubb Tournament and Luminary Loppet (also the Loppet’s largest fundraiser of the year!) – plus much more. \nMore information and events details: https://www.loppet.org/events/festival/
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/2024-city-of-lakes-loppett-winter-festival/
LOCATION:Theodore Wirth Park\, 1301 Theodore Wirth Pkwy.\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Outdoors,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Loppet Foundation":MAILTO:info@loppet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231204T210000
DTSTAMP:20231119T232202Z
CREATED:20231119T232202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231119T232202Z
UID:13710-1701718200-1701723600@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Lauluaika @ Roseville Strings Christmas Concert and Sing-along
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 4\n7:30 pm – 9:00 pm\nCentennial United Methodist Church\nRoseville\, MN \nFree \n\nLauluaika has been invited to perform at the Roseville Strings’ Christmas Concert & Sing-along\, playing a handful of Finnish Christmas tunes. The organizers encourage dancing in the aisles to help celebrate the season. \nThe concert will be filled with performances from the Roseville String Ensemble\, several songs to sing together\, and singing along with those familiar Finnish tunes.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/lauluaika-roseville-strings-christmas-concert-and-sing-along/
LOCATION:Centennial United Methodist Church\, 1524 County Rd C2 W\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Family Fun,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231205
DTSTAMP:20230728T061914Z
CREATED:20230728T061326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T061914Z
UID:13457-1701392400-1701651599@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Nordic Holiday Weekend
DESCRIPTION:12/1-12/3\n$305 pp\nConcordia Language Villages\nBemidji\, MN\nRegistration deadline: 11/17/23 \n \n  \nJoin us for our Nordic Holiday Weekend\, held in conjunction with our European Holiday Weekend\, in which our Villages will transform into your holiday paradise.  \nFrom Friday evening to midday Sunday\, participants will be baking and crafting to their heart’s content. \nHoliday traditions and recipes from the entire Nordic world (including Danish\, Finnish\, Norwegian and Swedish options) will be featured during this workshop. \nBetween baking\, you will enjoy the delicious meals prepared by the Concordia Language Villages culinary masters or visiting “Shop The World” where all the Village stores will be set up for your gift-giving needs. \nMore information and registration: http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/adult-programs/detail/nordic-cool-weekends
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/nordic-holiday-weekend/
LOCATION:Concordia Language Villages\, 8607 Thorsonveien Rd NE\, Bemidji\, MN\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Education,Family Fun,Finnish culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231124T160000
DTSTAMP:20231124T003628Z
CREATED:20231016T204124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231124T003628Z
UID:13644-1700820000-1700841600@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Gingerbread Wonderland: Norway House
DESCRIPTION:November 24\, 2023 – January 7\, 2024\nNorway House\nMinneapolis\, MN \n$5 – $10 \nGingerbread (or\, in Norwegian\, pepperkake) is a quintessential feature of the Norwegian holiday season. Towns all over the country come together to build their own miniature cookie cities\, bringing families\, schools\, businesses\, nursing homes\, and friends all together during the holiday season. \nWe wanted Minnesota to get in on the fun\, too! In 2015\, we kicked off our first Gingerbread Wonderland. Since then\, it’s grown above 250 structures! You will find tons of familiar buildings and landmarks created by our community\, including structures by professional bakers and gingerbread enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. \nMore information: Gingerbread Wonderland 2023
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/gingerbread-wonderland-norway-house/
LOCATION:Norway House\, 913 E. Franklin Ave.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Family Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="Norway House":MAILTO:info@norwayhouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T160000
DTSTAMP:20230922T020507Z
CREATED:20230922T020507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T020507Z
UID:13595-1696676400-1696694400@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Lauluaika @ Harvest Booya Festival
DESCRIPTION:Harvest Booya Festival 2023 will take place on Saturday\, October 7th from 11am-4pm at the Clair Nelson Center in Finland\, MN! \n🍎 This year’s festival will feature local growers and producers in our Harvest Booya and celebrate the harvest season with live music\, great food & agricultural demonstrations (apple cider pressing + more)! \nTheresa Aho and her family band is performing at 11am. Lauluaika from 1pm-3 pm! \n \n🥕 Harvest Booya Festival is accepting vendor applications for farm produce\, farm meat\, eggs\, value-added food products\, products of the farm\, and hand-made crafts. We are unable to accept multi-level marketing or resale vendors at this market. Email dan.c@friendsoffinland.org for an application!
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/lauluaika-harvest-booya-festival/
LOCATION:Clair Nelson Center\, 6866 Cramer Rd.\, Finland\, MN\, 55603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Food,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230923T150000
DTSTAMP:20230614T004840Z
CREATED:20230414T185502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T004840Z
UID:13252-1695470400-1695481200@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Finn Fun Day 2023
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Sep 23\, 2023\n12:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nDanish American Center\n3030 West River Pkwy S.\nMinneapolis\, MN 55406 \nSponsored by FACA\, Suomi-Koulu\, FinnSource
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/finn-fun-day-2/
LOCATION:Danish American Center DAC\, 3030 West River Parkway\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Everything,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Finnish Language,FinnSource,Food,In Person,Music,Outdoors,Parents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230910T150000
DTSTAMP:20230816T000243Z
CREATED:20230618T225315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T000243Z
UID:13378-1694354400-1694358000@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Lauluaika @ Karl Oskar House\, Lindstrom
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 10\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nKarl Oskar House\nLindstom\, MN \nLauluaika\, Finnish for “Song Time”\, is a group of musicians who share a passion for singing and playing Finnish folk tunes for audiences who enjoy listening or dancing. \nTheir repertoire includes Finnish couples’ dances such as waltzes\, polkas\, humppa\, jenkka\, mazurkka\, and hambo\, as well as lively group dances for all ages to enjoy!
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/laulu-aika-karl-oskar-house-lindstrom/
LOCATION:Karl Oskar House\, 29061 Glader Blvd.\, Lindstrom\, MN\, 55045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T170000
DTSTAMP:20230730T204255Z
CREATED:20230730T204215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230730T204255Z
UID:13480-1694253600-1694278800@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Nordic Music Fest
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 9\, 2023\n10:00 am – 5:00 pm\nLion’s Park\nVictoria\, MN\nFree \nThe annual Nordic Music Fest will once again be held at the Lion’s Park in Victoria\, MN.  \nThere will be two stages with continuous performances by Scandinavian bands\, dance ensembles\, choirs\, instrumentalists\, and more.  Scandinavia and American foods and beverages will be offered for sale. \nThere will be a group of Scandinavian artisans offering their arts and crafts for sale.  A Viking Village will be set up in the park providing an opportunity for visitors to meet folks dressed in traditional Viking clothing and demonstrating Viking arts\, crafts\, and even sword fighting..  A Silent Auction will be held. \nThe festival will end with the traditional “Lutefisk Toss” competition between a team of Norwegian lutefisk tossers and a team of Swedes.  A trophy will be given to the winning team along with plenty of honor and glory. \nAdmission to this event and parking are free.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/nordic-music-fest/
LOCATION:Lions Park – Victoria\, 8339 Victoria Dr\, Victoria\, MN\, 55386\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Finnish culture,Folk Dance,Food,Outdoors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230801
DTSTAMP:20230619T192029Z
CREATED:20230619T192029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T192029Z
UID:13087-1690333200-1690765199@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:FinnFest 2023
DESCRIPTION:North America’s premiere experience of Nordic culture and learning.\n\nEvents details
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/finnfest-2023/
LOCATION:The DECC\, 350 Harbor Dr.\, Dululth\, MN\, 55802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Entertainment,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Food,Lecture,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="FinnFest USA":MAILTO:info@finnfestusa.org
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