# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Kalevala Puppet Pageant @ Finn Creek Museum (Performance 2 of 2)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 12:30 pm
- **Event Description**: SAVE THE DATE for the 17th annual Kalevala Puppet Pageant held on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at the NYM VFW!

The Kalevala Puppet Pageant is an original large-scale street theater play based on stories from the Finnish national epic poem, the Kalevala, and produced by the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center.

This annual community theater program brings people together to learn a variety of artistic skills including acting and stilt-walking, as well as learn about Finnish culture and heritage.

There are two public performances of the Kalevala Puppet Pageant:

Friday, August 21 @ 7pm @ NYM VFW Post 3289 during NYM Civic & Commerce Corn Feed.

Saturday, August 22 @ 12pm @ Finn Creek Open Air Museum during Finn Creek Summer Festival.

Performances are open to all. Friday performance is free to attend. For the Saturday performance, there is a $5/adult gate donation (children under 16 free) to get into Finn Creek Festival, and the performance is free.

?There are two weeks of workshops beginning August 10, 2026, leading up to the culminating performances. Adults, teens, and youth ages 5 & up (children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling) are invited to participate. Cost to participate in these two weeks of workshops and two performances is $50/child with a $100 max per family. Scholarships are available; no one will be turned away based on inability to pay. Parent volunteerism is always appreciated! Teens and adults participate for FREE!

To sign up & learn more, call 218-385-3339.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york-mills/2026-kalevala-puppet-pageant-finn-creek-museum-performance-2-of-2/200030144714729
- **Event Categories**: art, festivals, workshops, theatre, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: New York Mills
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: VFW Post 3289
- **lat**: 46.526789209336
- **long**: -95.382343202357
- **full address**: VFW Post 3289, 120 N Boardman Ave, New York Mills, MN 56567-4000, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Kalevala Puppet Pageant @ Finn Creek Museum (Performance 2 of 2) being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Kalevala Puppet Pageant @ Finn Creek Museum (Performance 2 of 2) takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 12:30 pm at VFW Post 3289, 120 N Boardman Ave, New York Mills, MN 56567-4000, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Kalevala Puppet Pageant @ Finn Creek Museum (Performance 2 of 2)?
  - **A:** 2026 Kalevala Puppet Pageant @ Finn Creek Museum (Performance 2 of 2) is organized by New York Mills Regional Cultural Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Kalevala Puppet Pageant @ Finn Creek Museum (Performance 2 of 2) is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York Mills, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Kalevala Puppet Pageant @ Finn Creek Museum (Performance 2 of 2) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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