About this event
We are excited to celebrate — join us for the AEHS 20th Anniversary and Jaanipäev! Palju õnne, AEHS!
Jaanipäev, the summer solstice, is one of Estonia’s most beloved holidays — and this year, we’re also celebrating the 20th birthday of the Alberta Estonian Heritage Society!
Register and get your tickets by May 15 to receive a special prize package for children and youth! You can purchase tickets here:
This full-day celebration is for all ages — from 1 to 100 — and welcomes AEHS members of Estonian heritage, as well as anyone curious about Estonian culture.
Enjoy a day filled with Estonian arts and culture — from traditional games and pioneer picnic fun to pony and wagon rides, and even a modern bouncy play structure.
Join us for Estonian folk dancing, and a sing-along featuring songs in both English and Estonian.
Dinner is included with your ticket and will be served at 5:00 PM. Our heritage meal features a whole pig roast — please contact us for details.
Potluck dishes are welcome for lunch.
Everyone is welcome to attend the AEHS Annual General Meeting (AGM) at 10:00 AM.
Please ensure you are an active member to be eligible to vote.
Interested in getting more involved? Consider joining the AEHS Board or a committee — we’d love to have you!
Please send us an email to email@aehs.ca if you have any questions.
Hope to see you there!
PROGRAM
9:30 AM – Doors Open
9:45 AM – AEHS AGM Registration
10:00–11:00 AM – AEHS AGM
(Pre-event activities: Baking and choir practice – TBC)
11:30 AM – Celebration Registration
11:45 AM – Official Greeting & Opening Ceremony
12:00 PM – O Canada and the Estonian National Anthem
12:30 PM – Blessing, Speeches by Dignitaries, Overview of Activities & Marketplace
1:00 PM – Storytime, Crafts, Displays, Marketplace & Tuck Shop Open
2:00 PM – Pioneer Games, Children’s Activities, Pony Rides
5:00 PM – Pig Roast Dinner
6:00 PM – Sing-along, Folk Dancing & Prizes
7:00 PM – Wagon Rides (TBC)
9:30 PM – Campfire Sing-along
10:00 PM – Sundown & Campfire Storytime
10:30–11:00 PM – Fireside Activities
Midnight – Event Close
Come be entertained and inspired! Take part in Estonian folk dancing, singing, enjoy Estonian music, games, displays, and more.
Thank you for the support of:
