MN: St. Urho’s Potluck
Wear your green and purple and bring a dish to pass.
Wear your green and purple and bring a dish to pass.
Join the celebration of the legendary grasshopper chaser in Fairport Harbor.
The legend of St. Urho says he chased the grasshoppers out of ancient Finland, thus saving the grape crop and the jobs of Finnish vineyard workers. Communities celebrate the accomplishment with parties and festivities decorated in the traditional green (for grasshoppers) and purple (for grapes).
Head to Menahga and enjoy a variety of events in celebration of St. Urho, the Finnish Saint who led the grasshoppers out of the grape fields! On Friday, check out the Opening Ceremonies and Crowning of the St. Urho King and Queen, with Magician/Comedian Jefrey Salveson performing. Saturday festivities include a pancake breakfast, horse drawn […]
Finland, Minnesota celebrates St. Urho with music and fun activities.
Join the fun and meet St. Urho at the Detroit area Finnish Center. A dinner of corned beef, cabbage and fish will be served. Finn Folk will provide the music.
Finnish American Society Milwaukee and our Finn Kids Club will meet for a day of Finn friends, Finn Fun, Delicious Finn Food, Crafts and talk a little Finn with our Friends (ages 4-18).
In Fitchburg at the Finnish Center at Saima Park, join the fun celebration of the legendary St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland.
Past FFN Performer of the Year Sara Pajunen performs her take on traditional Finnish music at this concert hosted by the newly organized Cape Ann Finns.
FFN Performer of the Year Pirjo Polari-Khan will be featured at the Los Angeles chapter's annual scholarship potluck luncheon at the Curtin House.