Theme – ST. URHO IN WONDEЯLAND
Float Workshop – March 6th, 7th, and 8th from 11am – 3pm at the Clair Nelson Center. Join us as we build our own floats in preparation for St Urho’s parade at noon on March 14th! Refreshments will be served at the workshop. All float-building and craft skill levels are welcome!
St Urho Online Auction: Bidding starts March 8th at Noon and ends on March 15th at 7pm! Bid here: https://new.biddingowl.com/Urho2026
Friday, March 13th –
5-9pm – Live music at the Four Seasons by Bump Blomberg and Gordon Thorne
6-8pm – Live music at the Our Place by the Travelling Wheel Bearings
6-8pm – Miss Helmi Talent and Beauty Contest – various stops around town
Saturday, March 14th –
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
The 2026 St Urho Button! Designed by Jenna Anderson
11am – Noon – Outdoor music at the Finland Fire Hall by Robin Sunquiet
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
Noon-1 pm – Parade through Finland on Highway 1. Download registration form here or email pamelapuskala@gmail.com
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 His Overpopulated One-Man Band
After the parade – Live music at the Our Place by the Travelling Wheel Bearings
After the parade – Wildhurst will have food and beer specials
Starting at 1:30 – Live music under the heated tent at the Four Seasons by Brody and the Bootleggers
4:30-6:30pm – Live music under the heated tent at the Four Seasons by Pat Eliason
7-10pm – Live music under the heated tent at the Four Seasons by the Northwoods Band
Sunday, March 15th – All at Wildhurst
3-4pm – Door Prize drawings
4pm – Raffle Ticket drawing
4:30pm – Stamp Game drawing and Snow Sculpture Award
5pm – Parade Awards
7pm – Online Auction ends
Supported by Lovin’ Lake County and Welcome to Finland
