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  • MN: St. Urho Days

    Celebrate the legendary Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. This is the home of the giant St. Urho statue. The two-day event, March […]

  • MN: St. Urho Days

    Menahga, Minnesota

    Celebrate the legendary Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. This is the home of the giant St. Urho statue. The two-day event, March […]

  • MA: St. Urho’s Day Dinner Dance

    The Finnish Center at Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United States

    Wear purple and green to honor St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. The party gets a head start on the March 16 […]

  • St. Urho’s Day

    In honor of the man who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland, thereby saving the grape crop, the official colors for the day are purple and green. Click below for […]

  • MN: St. Urho’s Celebration

    Finland, Minnesota

    Wear your purple and green and join in at the variety of events celebrating St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland to save the grape crop.

  • MI: St. Urho Party

    Finnish Center Association 35200 W. Eight Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, United States

    Come early for the Lenten Fish Fry and stay for the party celebrating St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop.

  • MN: 48th St. Urho’s Celebration

    Finland, Minnesota

    Three days of fun in honor of St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. Music, parade, contests, mojakka and more! March 17-18-19

  • MN: 48th St. Urho’s Celebration

    Finland, Minnesota

    Three days of fun in honor of St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. Music, parade, contests, mojakka and more! March 17-18-19

  • ME: St. Urho’s Day Celebration

    Finnish Heritage House South Thomaston, ME, United States

    Wear the traditional purple and green for the day honoring the legendary Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out Finland and saved the grape crop.

  • MA: Writing Workshop

    Scandinavian Cultural Center - MA West Newton, MA

    Lecturer of the Year Suzanne Matson, and author and poet, will talk about her work and conduct a writing workshop. Time and other details to come.