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Celebrate Juhannus Summer Solstice Celebration in Hancock June 20-22

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Celebrate the Summer Solstice at Hancock's Juhannus Celebration, Friday to Sunday, June 20-22. (Image courtesy visitkeweenaw.com) 

HANCOCK -- Hancock invites you to the 2025 Finnish Juhannus Celebration this weekend, June 20-22. Enjoy Juhannus events on the Waterfront, in Porvoo Park and on Quincy Green in Hancock.

Here is the Schedule from visitkeweenaw.com 

Friday, June 20: 

3 p.m. - 7 p.m. -- The Finnish Long Drink Experience at Small Craft and Takka Saunas Portage on Navy Street.

Start your Juhannus journey at Takka with a plunge into the Long Drink Ice Bath -- an invigorating cold dip complete with exclusive giveaways. Conquer the chill at Small Craft, where the waterfront celebration continues with lawn games, crisp sips, and festive swag. 

6 p.m. - 9 p.m. -- Canal Rock in Porvoo Park with music by Rewind

Enjoy Friday night music in Porvoo Park with the City of Hancock and local band Rewind. Get a good spot for the Juhannuskokko (Midsummer Bonfire) at 7:15 p.m. in Porvoo Park, sponsored by Keweenaw Waters Resort.

Saturday, June 21:

11:30 a.m. -- Midsummer Pole Raising and Opening Ceremonies, Quincy Green. Followed by Costume Fashion Show

Beginning at 10 a.m. -- Finnish Tori (Market), Quincy Green, Top of Stairway

Noon to 2 p.m. -- Finnish American Folk School Activities, Finnish American Heritage Center Includes: FREE family-friendly activities to get hands on with Finnish culture and folk fun! 

2 p.m. - 6 p.m. -- Long Drink Beer Garden, Quincy Green

EARLY BIRD ENTRY: 1-2 p.m. $10

2 p.m. -- Hobby Horse Hoedown, Quincy Green

​Join the Hobby Horse Hoedown at 2 p.m. during Juhannus. Kids and adults welcome! Trot, jump, and laugh your way through a fun obstacle course with Finnish flair. Bring your SISU and saddle up! 

Live Music:

​1 p.m. - 2 p.m. -- Copper Country Clown Band

2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. -- John Snyder and Friends

4 p.m. - 5 p.m. -- Jan Arnold

3 p.m. - 5 p.m. -- Cornhole (Bags) Tournament, Quincy Green

​4 p.m. -- Wife Carrying Contest ($300 Prize), Quincy Green

Obstacle Course TBD. "Wife Carrying" Team can be any two people

Noon - 6 p.m. -- Lawn Games, on Quincy Green

Bubbles, Chalk, Hula Hoops Molkky

Finnish American Folk School Dance and Lessons, Finnish American Heritage Center 

Lessons: 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Dance: 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Throw on your dancing shoes and tap your toes to lively folk music!

8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Concert and Comedy Fusion Show at The Orpheum Theater

Local comedy from Hailey Macias and Drew Stockero, and music from UP favorites Sea Hounds and Addicus.

Doors -- 7 p.m.

Show -- 8 p.m.

$10 Entry Fee

Sunday, June 20:

Pancake Breakfast, Porvoo Park

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Click here for details and additional events.


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