Finland Ice Marathon
Kuopio
February 16 - February 19, 2012

Over 9,500 people hit the ice on Kuopio’s Lake Kallavesi for the annual Ice Marathon. The tradition begins with school skating competitions and continues with skaters competing in events such as the 200km, as part of the Finnish National Championship.

Wine Expo
Helsinki
March 16 - March 18, 2012

Do you enjoy wine? Join the crowds of wine enthusiasts at the Helsinki Fair Centre for this annual wine tasting event. During Wine Expo, visitors will be able try wines of all description from Italy, Germany, Portugal, Australia, Austria, and more.

Helsinki Beer Festival
Helsinki
April, 2012

Fans of all kinds of beer will want to be in Helsinki for the annual beer festival. Competitions are held all weekend for beers, ciders and whiskeys from all around Finland! Live music and fresh food is served to keep you occupied in between pints!

Vappu (May Day)
Throughout Finland
April 30 - May 1, 2012

Celebrate with the recent graduates and working class of Finland in a gigantic annual street festival, held throughout the entire country. This unofficial national holiday dates back to the late 1800s, and is the Finish version of May Day. Get ready to party if you attend this event!!

Midsummer's Day
Finland
June 20 - June 24, 2012

Midsummer is very important in Scandinavian culture as it is the most celebrated holiday apart from Christmas. Bonfires are commonly found throughout the countryside, and many Fins will spend time having cookouts and relaxing together. Sort of like the 4th of July in America, Midsummer's Day is also the Finnish Flag Day.