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 – Doors Open
9:45 – AEHS AGM Registration
10:00 – AEHS AGM – (make sure your membership is up to date to be able to make your vote count)
11:00 – Pre-event Activities: Baking & Singers
11:30 – Celebration Registration – Potluck Table Available
11:45 – Official Greeting & Opening of Celebration
12:00 – Opening Ceremonies
• O Canada
• Mu isamaa, ma õnn ja rõõm
• Blessing
POTLUCK LUNCH
12:45 – Dignitaries Speak, Description of Activities
1:15 – Storytime, Crafts, Displays & Marketplace
2:00 – Pioneer Games & Outdoor Children’s Activities
5:00 – Pig Roast Dinner
6:00 – Sing-a-long, Dancing & Prizes
• Silent Auction Early Bidding Closes (some items)
7:00 – Wagon rides
8:00 PM – Silent Auction – All Bidding Closes
9:30 – Gather around Fire (structure if fire ban on) for Sing-a-long
10:00 – Sundown and Campfire Storytime
10:30 – 11:00 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:
