Finland’s 50th Annual St Urho’s Celebration Schedule of Events
2025 Button Design. Buy yours at participating businesses!
Theme – St Urho: 50 Years of Grasshoppers and Grapes
St Urho Online Auction: Bidding starts March 9th at Noon and ends on March 16th at 7pm! Place your bid here: https://new.biddingowl.com/Urho2025
Friday, March 14th –
5-8pm – Live music at the Four Seasons by Bump Blomberg and Friends
6-8pm – Live music at the Our Place by Jeff Mitchell
6-8pm – Miss Helmi Talent and Beauty Contest – various stops around town
8pm-Midnight – DJ and Karaoke at the Four Seasons by Upbeat Entertainment (Tara)
Saturday, March 15th –
All day – Outdoor beer garden, warming area with campfire, famous Bloody Marys, food specials, and a hot bartender at the Our Place.
8-10am – Finland MN Historical Society’s Pancake Breakfast, and Craft Vendors at the Clair Nelson Center
9am-All Day – Bloody Mary bar under the tent at Four Seasons
11am – Noon – Outdoor music at the Finland Fire Hall by Robin Sunquiet
11am-Noon – Live music at the Our Place by Jeff Mitchell
Noon – Tug of War across the Baptism River
Before, during, and after the parade – Finland Fire and Rescue will be selling refreshments outside the Finland Fire Hall
Before and during the parade – 10am-2pm – Hot cocoa, campfire, and Bazaar fundraiser at the Finland Community Nature Childcare
Noon-1 pm – Parade through Finland on Highway 1. Call Tina Buus at 612-327-6925 to register for the parade
1-4pm – Clair Nelson Center – Craft Fair, Kids Games, Mojakka Lunch, and Music by Teresa Aho and the Northern Stars
1-3pm – Outdoor music at the Finland Fire Hall by Steven Solkela and the Hauliwood Dreams
After the parade – Wildhurst will have food and beer specials
After the parade – Live music at the Four Seasons by Bump Blomberg and Friends
After the parade – Live music at the Our Place by Jeff Mitchell
3-6pm Live music at the Four Seasons by Brody and the Bootleggers
7-10pm – Live music at the Four Seasons by the South Paws
8pm-9pm – Fireworks show at the ballfield at the Clair Nelson Center – Bonfire and s’mores – bring the whole family!
Sunday, March 16th – All at Our Place
3-4pm – Door Prize drawings
4pm – Raffle Ticket drawing
4:30pm – Yearbook Game drawing
7pm – Online Auction ends
Supported by Lovin’ Lake County and Welcome to Finland
