Finn Fest extra

Jack Rajala, my first cousin, will be one of Saturday’s featured speakers at FinnFest. His talk is titled "The Tale of Two Forests." 

Jack recalled that many years ago our grandfather, Ivar Rajala, visited Finland, accompanied by Jack’s parents and another aunt and uncle. Among the sights they took in were the managed forests in Finland. Grandpa Ivar was impressed with how attractive and robustly healthy they appeared. When he looked at Minnesota forests, which were a jumble of weedy undergrowth and fallen dead trees, he said, "What a mess!"

So go listen to Jack’s presentation and others, shop, enjoy music, crafts-- So much to do, so little time.

Finnfest is August 7-10 in Minneapolis.

 
Saturday and Sunday are Family Days. Children ages 16 and under get in free.  Adult tickets are $35 for one day, $60 for any two days, $80 for all four days.

Nikki