Finlandia Foundation National is a proud sponsor of FinnFest USA

Duluth Waterfront

July 24-28, 2024 in Duluth, Minnesota

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Register Now for FinnFest

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FINNFEST

Register before July 17 and enjoy a discounted rate and chance to win a roundtrip Finnair flight to Finland!

NOW: Enjoy special pricing on the 5-Day Festival Pass AND be entered to win a round-trip flight to Finland

~ 5-Day & 1-Day Pass purchased before July 17 for FinnFest 2024 will qualify for the drawing

~ The winner will be announced at FinnFest on Sunday, July 28

~ The free flight is valid until August 31, 2025

Finlandia Foundation National is getting ready for FinnFest 2024, and we hope you are, too!

In addition to sponsoring and hosting several events this year, you will find us at the Tori Nordic Fair with North Wind Books and the Finnish American Folk School. We are excited to feature both our FFN Performer of the Year Miska Kajanus and FFN Lecturer of the Year Hanna Pylväinen at FinnFest. See details of FFN involvement, below.

We are proud that many of our past performers, lecturers, and grant and scholarship recipients will be featured, as well. It is truly a festival for all Finnish-Americans and friends.

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TO FINNFEST 2024 TODAY!

From one-day Tori Nordic Fair passes to full festival passes, don’t hesitate.

All of the following programs are held at The DECC, except for Thursday's Young & Finnspired event.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Pekka Haavisto

4 p.m. Friday, July 26

A longtime member of the Finnish Parliament, Pekka Haavisto served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs when Finland joined NATO in 2023. As a Green Party leader, he has also served as the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of International Development.

Mr. Haavisto's appearance is sponsored by Finlandia Foundation National and Finnair.

FINLAND IN AMERICA: Finnish-American Collections in Archives in Minnesota and Michigan

4 p.m. Thursday, July 25

Archivist Joanna Chopp of the Finnish American Historical Archive in Hancock, with other archivists from Upper Michigan and Minnesota, will provide an overview of their archives holdings, how to access them, what they collect and special projects related to Finnish Americans and culture.

Presenters: Aimee Brown, Joanna Chopp, Daniel Necas, Emily Riippa Schwiebert and Christopher Welter

Click for the Historical Archive in Hancock

PERFORMER OF THE YEAR

Miska Kajanus

7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25

Catch actor, comedian, musician and filmmaker Miska Kajanus and his comedic monologue "My Immigrant Story" about his journey from Finland to Los Angeles.

Click here for more about Miska

AAMUKAHVI & SAVING FINLAND IN AMERICA: ONE YEAR LATER

8 a.m. Saturday, July 27

At FinnFest 2023, FFN shared its efforts to secure the future of the Finnish American Heritage Center and other cultural assets in jeopardy due to Finlandia University's abrupt closing.

FFN invites you to coffee and to hear the journey of Saving Finland in America and a bit about the future.

LECTURER OF THE YEAR

Hanna Pylväinen

9 a.m. Saturday, July 27

Author Hanna Pylväinen will talk about and read from her book The End of Drum-Time, which was a finalist for the 2023 National Book Award.

Meet Hanna after her presentation at the North Wind Book booth at the Tori Nordic Fair for a book signing.

Click here for more about Hanna

MARIMEKKO FASHION SHOW

Gems of the 60s and 70s

Noon Saturday, July 27

FFN celebrates an extraordinary gift to the Finnish American Historical Archive in Hancock with a fashion show of iconic Marimekko dresses that is sure to impress. These dresses from the 1960s and 1970s are a must-see!

TORI NORDIC FAIR

Thursday through Sunday

FFN will have a presence at the tori/marketplace throughout FinnFest, with an informational booth, Finnish American Folk School demonstrations, author visits and book signings, and sale of books and goods from North Wind Books.

Stop by to enter the drawing for a wonderful basket of goodies from FFN!

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND TO REGISTER FOR FINNFEST

The FinnFest schedule of events is subject to change.

Click here to check the current schedule.

YOUNG & FINNSPIRED:

A Networking Event

4:30-5:45 p.m. Thursday, July 25

Hoops Brewing

Calling young “Finnthusiasts” and “Finncurious” professionals to join us in Duluth at Hoops Brewing for Young & Finnspired: A Networking Event for Emerging Leaders as part of FinnFest 2024, hosted by the Young Leaders Board of Finlandia Foundation National.

Come together to connect and be Finnspired! Enjoy an evening of networking, and engage with a dynamic panel of Finnish and Finnish-American professionals to experience a fresh take on Finnish culture, highlighting modern themes that resonate with emerging leaders of today.

Whether you're passionate about Nordic culture, eager to expand your network or simply "Finnthusiastic" about all things Finnish, this event is your gateway to a future enriched by Finland's unique blend of happiness, innovation and heritage!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Participants must be at least 21.

Hoops Brewing is located at 325 S. Lake Ave., Duluth

Questions? Contact office@finlandiafoundation.org

Finlandia Foundation National has been fiercely Finnish since 1953; we champion our culture and heritage across the United States by supporting educational opportunities and promoting diverse, relevant and enriching programs.

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