Finn Fest celebrates the Finnish heritage of the Frederick, S.D., community along with the Finnish tradition of Juhannus, or Midsummer.

Sign up to volunteer by April 1, 2012, and receive a free Frederick keychain!

The TENTATIVE 2012 schedule is below for your reference.
Finn Fest 2012 Schedule of Activities
June 15-17, 2012

4:00-6:30 PM Art Show
6:00 PM Community Picnic in the Park
7:30 PM “Miss” Finn contest and a Finn Princess contest
9:00 PM Juhannuskokko (Fire on the Water) - Come see this traditional Scandinavian celebration of midsummer! Bonfires, still seen throughout the Finnish countryside on Midsummer’s Eve, were originally burned to keep away witches or evil spirits. The fire makes an impressive reflection on the water; you might also hear a traditional bonfire-side song or two! Maple River, Simmons Park*
9:30 PM or dusk Fireworks
After fireworks Dance with DJ

SATURDAY, JUNE 16

7:30 AM 5K Road Race & Fun Walk - Race Registration begins at 8:00 AM. $20 fee includes a T-shirt. Contact Janel Barondeau at 329-2305 with questions. Finns love a little healthy competition! Frederick Area School
8:00-10:00 AMPancake Breakfast - Both Finnish pannukakku (oven-baked pancakes topped with berries and whipped cream) and traditional American pancakes will be served. Frederick Area School
8:00-10:00 AM Art Show
8:30-10:00 AM Bake Sale and Finn Bread Tasting - Take home some delicious baked goods, including the locally famous Finn Bread. At least stop by for a taste, and vote for the best Finn Bread! Sponsored by Frederick Forward and community volunteers. Frederick Area School
9:00 AM-3:00 PM Historical Society Building Open - Finnish museum display; sale of Finnish items and Finn Fest memorabilia, programs, T-shirts, and postcards. You can also purchase raffle tickets for Finnish items; drawing will be held on Sunday before the Saana Ensemble performance. All proceeds support Finn Fest and Frederick Forward. Historical Society building, Main Street
10:30 AM Parade - Led by Finn Fest Royalty Free registration here.
11:00 AM-2:00 PM Kids Activities (Inflatables, Pony Rides, Photo Booth, Competitions and much more!) - Pony Rides (1-3 PM), Barrel Train, Inflatables. Purchase a wristband for hours of entertainment! $10. Pioneer activities provided for free by Dacotah Prairie Museum. Main Street
11:00 AM-2:00 PM Art Show
3:00 PM Finnish Competitions — Boot Toss followed by Wife Carrying - Saappaanheitto (boot toss) followed by Eukonkanto (wife carrying). First prize in wife carrying is the wife’s weight in beer!Simmons Park
4:30 PM Music by Kaivama
7:00 PM Alumni Banquet — Ramkota Hotel, Aberdeen
9:00 PM DJ/Dance — Main Street

SUNDAY JUNE 17

10:00 AM Church service in Simmons Park
11:00 AM-NOON Art Show
11:30 AM Alumni Picnic
1:00 PM Music by Kaivama