FinnFest USA

FinnFest USA is a summer festival held annually in locations throughout the United States of America. Aiming to celebrate Finland, Finnish America, and Finnish culture, the festival is organized by a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation with a national office maintained by its president, located presently in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The first annual festival was held in Minneapolis with approximately 1,000 people attending. Subsequent festivals have taken place in cities through the country, hosted by communities with connections to Finnish-American cultural history. Attendance has varied from 2,000 to 7,000, depending on location. Many attendants and performers and lecturers visiting from Finland. Festival events include lectures, concerts, films, theatrical performances, dances, exhibitions and ceremonies. The festivals are financed by registration fees, event tickets, raffles, and many forms of donation and sponsorship. Past FinnFest USA locations [edit] 1983: Leamington Hotel and Lo... (see more)