Heikenpaiva Festivities This Weekend

This weekend, the Copper Country is the place to be for Heikinpaiva, the celebration of the halfway point of the winter season. The festivities are already going on, with several enrichment classes about Finnish culture taking place during the week. Finnish Theme Committee member David Maki says Heikinpaiva is all about enjoying the winter.

Saturday will feature many activities, including the Tori Market, whipsled rides and the wife–carrying contest. The parade through Hancock will feature Reuben Niemisto, this year’s Hankooki Heikki, riding on top of the largest kicksled in the world. And of course, the polar bear dive will take place for the brave souls who decide to plunge into Portage Lake. For a like to the full schedule of events, click here.