FinnFest USA® is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization founded in 1983 that serves as the premier Finnish-American cultural entity in the United States. It hosts an annual national festival, welcoming Finns, Finnish-Americans, and anyone interested in Finland’s culture.
Over the past 40 years, FinnFest has featured high-profile guests, including presidents, prime ministers, ambassadors, symphony orchestras, and renowned artists from both Finland and the U.S.
The festival aims to foster a nationwide community by bringing together Finnish-Americans, Finnish citizens living in the U.S., and all those with an interest in Finnish history and culture. Each FinnFest is unique, offering a mix of lectures, films, live music, dance, guided tours, seminars, workshops,
FinnFest 2025 will take place from July 31 – August 3 at the Duluth Entertainment Conve
ntion Center in Duluth, Minnesota. The event features world-class speakers, panel discussions, saunas, a gala dinner, and more. FinnFest welcomes everyone, regardless of background or nationality.
Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, FinnFest embraces people of all races, colors, religions, ages, marital statuses, sexual orientations, abilities, and gender identities.
The organization operates as two nonprofit entities:
- FinnFest
exhibitions, and the traditional Tori marketplace with shopping and food.
USA® oversees governance and brand identity.
- FinnFest USA® Events organizes the annual festival.
With a legacy dating back to 1983, FinnFest continues to be a vital celebration of Finnish heritage across North America.
Learn more: finnfest.us
