IRON MOUNTAIN — The Iron Mountain area Finnish American Raja Ryhma organization will have its annual Juhannus Picnic on Saturday, June 21, at the Iron Mountain City Park’s Bradley Maki Pavilion — the log structure with a sky-blue roof near the Deer Park.

Attendees will gather for a meet-and-greet time at noon and are asked to provide a dish to share for the potluck picnic lunch to follow at 12:30 p.m.

“A favorite Finnish recipe would be especially welcome,” a spokesperson for the group said. Coffee and lemonade will be provided, but those attending should bring plates and silverware.

To add to the afternoon, special music will be provided by Paula D.

Juhannus is a Finnish celebration that traditionally takes place on the longest day of the year in June, after enduring long, dark winters, with few daylight hours between mid-December and mid-January.

In Finland, some people get together on Midsummer’s Eve to enjoy time together and have a bonfire, or kokko, as it is called in the Finnish language. Many also celebrate on Midsummer’s Day, which is the longest day of the year. Finnish settlers in the United States have continued this tradition of their heritage.

Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Melanie Olson at 715-251-1791.