REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the form below to register online for FinnFest 2008 using PayPal, the industry standard in online payments. This registration method requires a credit card. Because you're paying with PayPal, your credit card information will be kept confidential and not shared with FinnFest 2008.
You may also print this PDF version of the Registration Form to pay by mail.
For more information on registration procedures and policies, view this How to Register PDF.
• Cancellations prior to June 15, 2008 will be assessed an administrative fee (deducted from refund) of 20% of Grand Total.
• NO REFUNDS for cancellations will be made after June 15, 2008.
• Confirmation packets for all Registration forms received before July 1, 2008 will be mailed within 4 weeks of receipt. Those received after July 1, 2008 will be held at the FinnFest 2008 Registration Desk at the DECC for pickup.
• Capacities for many events are limited – every effort will be made to accommodate choices but please order early to assure a spot!
• If you have any special needs, please include them in the "special instructions for the Merchant" section within PayPal.
FULL AND DAILY REGISTRATION
FULL REGISTRATION: WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY
With the exception of the ticketed events listed below, basic registration includes admission into ALL lectures and concerts listed under Events-Full Calendar and the Tori.
Cost: $75
FULL REGISTRATION STUDENT RATE: WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY
Full-time students 25 years or younger qualify for a special rate. This full registration allows free entrance into the Tori as well as admission to over 100 programs.
Cost: $37.50
DAILY REGISTRATION
Rather than purchase a full registration, you may purchase daily passes. Cost: $30 each day. To purchase multiple days, add one day to your cart, then click "Continue Shopping" and add the second day to your cart.
TANHU KURSSI (All day Wed - Thurs)
Cost: $80
TANHU KURSSI (Invited performers only)
Cost: $50
INDIVIDUAL EVENT REGISTRATION
MONDAY, JULY 21
Iron Range History Tour – 8:30am – 5:30pm – Tour Ironworld in Chisholm, the
Soudan Underground Mine in Soudan State Park, and visit the Mine View in the Sky
scenic overlook in Virginia. (Includes “pasty-in-a-pail” lunch.) Limited Capacity. Cost: $69
North Shore Scenic Tour – 8:30am – 5:30pm – Discover Gooseberry Falls State Park with guide David Salmela, Split Rock Lighthouse State Park and Northwoods Pioneer Gallery and Gifts. (Includes North Shore Sampler lunch at Northern Lights Café.) Limited Capacity. Cost: $64
TUESDAY, JULY 22
Saint Louis County Tour – 8:30am – 5:30pm – Explore the Wirtanen Pioneer Farm in Makinen, a Finnish Heritage Homestead in Embarrass, & Kaleva Hall in Virginia. (Includes lunch.) Limited Capacity. Cost: $44
Carlton County Tour – 8:30am – 5:30pm – Well known and respected author and speaker, Dr. Arnold Alanen, will host this fascinating tour of Carlton County with stops at Morgan Park, Jay Cooke State Park, Fond du Lac Cultural Center, and the Moose Lake, Esko, and Carlton County Historical Societies. (Includes picnic lunch at Kettle River Cemetery & Finnish Monument.) Limited Capacity. Cost: $39
Northwestern Wisconsin Tour – 8:30am – 5:30pm – Visit the scenic towns of Brule and Oulu as well as the Davidson (Tapola) windmill, Old Brule Historical Society, Oulu Glass Works and other local sites. (Includes lunch.) Limited Capacity. Cost: $39
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
Head of the Lakes Highlights Tour – 8:30am – 3:30pm – Breathtaking views of Duluth skyline, a visit to the Duluth Rose Garden and Harrington Arts Center – A World of Accordions Museum, Douglas County Historical Society, and a trip to the Superior Public Library featuring murals by Carl Gawboy. (Includes picnic lunch at beautiful Enger Park.) Limited Capacity. Cost: $69
Box Lunch – Day of Theology – 9:30am – 3:45pm – Includes sandwich, chips, fruit, cookie & a soda – must be preordered. Please specify if vegetarian meal required. Cost: Free
Evening Dance – 8:00pm – 11:00pm – DECC J&K/Harbor Ballroom. Cost: $5 (At door: $10)
THURSDAY, JULY 24
Saint Croix Avenue Walking Tour – 9:00am – 11:45am – Discover the sights and sounds of historic Saint Croix Avenue with Rachel Martin including a stop at the Lake Superior Maritime Visitors Center and Marine Museum. (Lunch not included.) Limited Capacity. Full
::Closed, Sorry the Tour is Full::
Box Lunch (Includes sandwich, chips, fruit, cookie & soda – must be pre-ordered) Please specify if vegetarian meal requested. Cost: $14
Traditional Finnish Lunch – Karjalan Paisti (Karjalan ragout) with whipped potatoes, vegetable, rye buns, coffee, tea, milk, assorted bars – must be pre-ordered. Cost: $18
North Shore Scenic Train Ride/Luncheon – 12:30noon – 3:30pm – Return to a bygone era aboard Duluth’s own North Shore Scenic Railroad. Popular humorist and banjo player Casey Aro will amuse riders with lively stories while aboard the train. Lunch at Lester River Park and enjoy the drum beats of the Anishinaabe/Ojibwe Ensemble. (Box lunch included.) Limited Capacity. Full
::Sorry, Train Ride is Full::
Historic Mansion Tour – 12:30pm – 5:00pm – Explore the Glensheen Historic Congdon Estate then hop aboard and take a driving tour of the luxurious homes in East End Mansion District. (Lunch not included.) Limited Capacity. Cost: $29
Kantele Showcase – 3:30pm – 5:00pm – DECC Room 203. Cost: Adults $10. Children 14 and under $5.
Three Finnish One Act Plays – The Strike, Gurley and the Finn, Heroes in Action – 7:00pm (Performance at Douglas County Historical Society, Superior, WI). Cost: $10
Evening Dance – 7:00pm – 11:00pm – DECC J&K/Harbor Ballroom. Cost: $5 (At door: $10)
Gala Concert - 7:30pm – 10:00pm – DECC Auditorium. Enjoy a collage of musical highlights of Finnish music at the Gala Concert. This concert features solo and group performances for your enjoyment. Cost: $15
FRIDAY, JULY 25
President Tarja Halonen Event – 10:00am – 11:00am DECC Arena. The President has been invited. (Ticket is required for this event). Cost: Free
Box Lunch (Includes sandwich, chips, fruit, cookie & a soda – must be pre-ordered.) Please specify if vegetarian meal requested. Cost: $14
Traditional Finnish Lunch with Cheryl Sawyer, Finnish Humorist & Storyteller -- Lohi Keitto – (salmon soup) with Finnish rye bread, cheddar cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, rice pudding and condiments – must be pre-ordered. Cost: $18
Three Finnish One Act Plays – The Strike, Gurley and the Finn, Heroes in Action – 7:00pm (Performance at Douglas County Historical Society, Superior, WI). Cost: $10
Evening Dance – 7:00pm – 11:00pm – DECC J&K/Harbor Ballroom. Cost: $5. ($10 at door)
Minnesota Orchestra – Osmo Vänskä, Music Director – 7:30pm – 10:00pm – DECC Auditorium. Cost: $35
SATURDAY, JULY 26
Fashion Show – 12:00noon – 2:00pm – Kirby Ballroom on the UMD campus. (Lunch included.) Limited Capacity. Cost: $30
Genealogy Lunch (Includes sandwich, chips, fruit, cookie & a soda – must be pre-ordered) PLEASE NOTE: Lunch is at noon. Cost: $14
Box Lunch (Includes sandwich, chips, fruit, cookie & soda – must be pre-ordered.) Please specify if vegetarian meal required. Cost: $14.
Traditional Finnish Lunch – Liha Keitto (Finnish Stew) with mixed rolls, coffee, tea, milk, sugar and ginger cookies– must be pre-ordered. Cost: $18
History of Finnish Pop Music – 4:30pm – 7:00pm – DECC Auditorium. Enjoy the reminiscing of Thirty Years of Finnish Music featuring Ulla Suokko from New York, Hoedown as well as other guest artists from Finland. Cost: $15
Banquet (with Cash Bar) – 5:30pm – Salmon and herb roasted chicken breast combination platter, potatoes, vegetable, rolls, coffee/tea/milk, raspberry bread pudding – must be pre-ordered (Price includes ticket to the Harbor Ballroom dance that follows Banquet). Limited Capacity. Cost: $45
Barbeque – Chicken, potatoes, cole slaw, rolls, coffee/lemonade – must be preordered – Bayfront Park. Limited Capacity at each seating.
5:00pm Seating
7:00pm Seating
Cost: $20 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under
Tanssi Tangoa – 7:00pm – 11:00pm – Gooseberry Falls Rooms. Finn Hall Band and Saana will combine to give an evening of Finnish soul and tango. When the first tango sounds... the dancing begins! Lessons will be given from 7 - 8 p.m. The dance will be held from 8 - 11 p.m. Cost: $5
From Blues to Rock Concert – 8:00pm –11:00pm – Bayfront Park, Duluth, MN. Cost: $18
SUNDAY, JULY 27
Three Finnish One Act Plays – The Strike, Gurley and the Finn, Heroes in Action – 2:00pm (Performance at Douglas County Historical Society, Superior, WI). Cost: $10
T-SHIRTS
Take FinnFest 2008 home with you with an official FinnFest 2008 T-shirt. Cost: $15 without a name printed on the back. $20 with a name printed on back.
