Copper Country Finns and Friends

02/23/2026

More press coverage about Juhannus Suurjuhlat in Hancock this coming June from Finland.

01/22/2026

The hardy folks at Keweenaw Co-op aren't daunted by the weather. Stop in to enjoy some of their Heikinpäivä weekend treats they're offering.
the Keweenaw Co-op is and will be opened, and they are running a special menu for Heikinpäivä weekend.
Saturday 1/24/2026
Menu
Smoked Salmon Sandwich kylmäsavulohileipä
Cabbage Soup Kaalikeitto Free Rye roll if you mention Heikinpäivä
Nisu Cinnamon Cardamom Roll
Cardamom Coffee kardemummakahvi
Kids Ham and Cheese lasten kinkku-juustoleipä
PBJ Lingonberry and Fresh Ground Peanut Butter maapähkinävoi ja hillo
Pasty Cornish Piirakka
Sampling 10-4
Juustoa Tasting
Kiska Sausage
Sauna Makkara Sausage
Lingonberry Jam
Sauna Waters 3 flavors
Alcohol Sampling 12-2
Long Drinks: Traditional Mix w/NA Gin and RTD Canned Long Drinks
All Day
Kids coloring sheets. And mini snowmen building. (this is under development).
Sunday 1/25/2026
Sampling 10-4
Juustoa Tasting
Kiska Sausage
Sauna Makkara Sausage
Lingonberry Jam
Sauna Waters 3 flavors
All Day
Kids coloring sheets.

01/22/2026

Someone ticked Heikki Lunta off, but let's make the best of it. A few things have been cancelled or postponed. They presently include:
Calumet Theater - Club Finndigo - to be rescheduled
Polar Plunge - rescheduled for 7 February
Heikinpäivä Snowshoe! at Maasto Hiihto - cancelled

In particular, check ahead if you hope to participate in any outdoor events.

01/04/2026

This is an updated slate of events for Heikinpäivä with something for everyone!

01/04/2026

Heikinpäivä events have begun or are getting under way. Here's two ways to "get your Finn' on!"

11/06/2025

10/08/2025

Come joining Copper Country Finns & Friends in welcoming artist Eric Aho at a talk - Finnish American Heritage Center - 9 Oct/Thurs - 6pm.

10/02/2025

https://estonianworld.com/culture/a-michigan-city-named-the-finno-ugric-capital-of-culture-2026/

Hancock, Michigan, a city of 4,501, has been named the 2026 Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture – the first such title in North America.

09/16/2025

07/25/2025

At our annual potluck gathering Visit Keweenaw awarded CCF&F with the proceeds from Juhannus 2025. Suurimmat kiitokset! This very generous gift sets the basis for our Juhannus 2026 celebration of Hancock, Michigan - Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture 2026. Plan to join the fun throughout the year, but in particular 18-21 June! Stay tuned for more information, but we are inviting Finno-Ugric presenters, artists, musicians, folk demonstrators and the like to submit proposals.

06/25/2025