BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EstoSite - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:EstoSite X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.estosite.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EstoSite REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T235959 DTSTAMP:20260616T051923 CREATED:20260108T012026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T005358Z UID:13110-1772064000-1772409599@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:ESTOSKI 2026 DESCRIPTION:With 2026 finally here\, snowy days and alpine nights are just around the corner! The Estonian American Amateur Athletes invite you to the 62nd Annual ESTO Ski Trip. This year’s event calls participants to Mont Tremblant\, Quebec\, Canada\, where Estonians from all around\, plus their friends and family\, will convene for community\, culture and sport! EANC is a proud sponsor of this event. \n\n\n\nRegistration is officially open for the following: \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Downhill Race\n\n\n\nRegister for XC Fun Race\n\n\n\nRegister for Awards Party \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease review the details below for more updates…or you can always check out the event page! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nItinerary Snapshot & Registration Links \n\n\n\nFull details of the weekend’s schedule can be found on our event page. Registration or tickets to an event are not required unless otherwise noted. As always\, aitäh to our sponsors for making this special weekend possible: Eesti Üliõpilaste Toetusfond\, Eesti Sihtkapital Kanadas\, Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides\, & Eesti Abistamiskomitee USAs. \n\n\n\nThursday\, February 26th \n\n\n\nESTO Ski Welcome Meetup | 7:00PM @ Fat Mardi’s \n\n\n\nFriday\, February 27th \n\n\n\nDownhill Race | 10:00AM @ Nansen’s Pitch – Registration Required \n\n\n\nLunch Block  | 11:30PM – 1:30PM @ Fat Mardi’s \n\n\n\nEAAA Après Ski | 4:00PM – 7:00PM @ Fat Mardi’s \n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 28th \n\n\n\nXC Fun Race | 10:00AM @ 309 chemin Claude-Léfèbvre – Registration Required \n\n\n\nFamily Waterpark Meetup | 1:30PM @ brind’O Aquaclub \n\n\n\nESTO Ski Group Photo | 4:30PM @ Behind Sommet Des Neiges Hotel \n\n\n\nESTO Ski Awards Party | 7:00PM @ Expedition Room – Camp de Base – Tickets Required \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNotes from the Organizer:\n\n\n\nLodging & Lift Tickets \n\n\n\nIf you haven’t booked your accommodations yet\, be sure to do so as soon as possible and take advantage of our discounted group lodging & lift ticket rates [20–40% off regular rack rates]. \n\n\n\nTo make a reservation\, simply call the toll-free number 1-877-966-6873 and identify yourself as part of the Estonian Ski Club to access our group rates. Our Group Booking Code for all properties is 2PB1PO. See attachment for details on rates & lift ticket prices. \n\n\n\nPlease note: discounted lift tickets must be tied to a sponsored hotel reservation. If you are staying in an Airbnb or with friends and call only to book lift tickets\, you may be turned away. To work around this\, you can ask friends who are staying in one of the sponsored hotels to help reserve your lift tickets. \n\n\n\nYou’ll find full daily details on our dedicated event page\, along with extra perks like a discounted ESTO Spa Day at Auberge & Nordic Spa Beaux Rêves. As always\, please don’t hesitate to email @ESTO Ski Trip Team with any questions or concerns. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estoski-2026/ LOCATION:Mont Tremblant Village\, Quebec\, CA CATEGORIES:Community,Estonian Culture,Family activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/estoski2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eesti Spordiliit USAs":MAILTO:estoskidays@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T235959 DTSTAMP:20260616T051923 CREATED:20260102T061204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T153343Z UID:13089-1772150400-1774310399@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival\, In person & virtual DESCRIPTION:In-person screenings: February 27 – March 1\, Emerson Paramount Center \n\n\n\nJoin us for a wonderful weekend of film screenings\, engaging talks\, and Q&A sessions with award-winning filmmakers from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania. EANC is a proud supporter of the Boston Baltic Film Festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe festival opens with a Meet the Filmmakers panel discussion and a feature presentation of the Estonian film Fränk\, followed by our Opening Night Reception—an opportunity to meet\, mingle\, and continue the conversation with filmmakers and fellow guests.  \n\n\n\nCheck out the full festival line-up here: Event Schedule — Boston Baltic Film Festival \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual screenings (different films): March 2 – 23. This year´s virtual screenings are accessible across the U.S. and Canada. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact: info@bostonbalticfilm.org URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/boston-baltic-film-festival-5/ LOCATION:Emerson Paramount Center\, Bright Family Screening Room\, 559 Washington St.\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111 CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/unnamed-34.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T190000 DTSTAMP:20260616T051923 CREATED:20260223T035555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T035730Z UID:13527-1772305200-1772305200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Celebrating Estonian Independence: San Francisco area DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the 108th anniversary of Estonian independence in San Francisco on Saturday\, February 28! The event is co-hosted the San Francisco Estonian Society and Korp!Vironia USA Koondis. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeakers include: \n\n\n\nDr. Maarja Merivoo-Parro is a public intellectual dedicated to exploring the history of mentality at the crossroads of culture and politics. She is a Fulbright scholar and Marie Curie fellow with extensive field work experience among Estonian communities from Abkhazia to Australia. Her most recent book received the Best European Learning Material Award BELMA at the 2025 Frankfurt Book Fair. Dr. Merivoo-Parro also bridges academia and society through documentary films\, television and radio programs. In 2026\, she is serving as Visiting Scholar at Stanford University. \n\n\n\nDr. Indrek Sarap is an active duty army officer of the Estonian Defence Forces with 25 years of experience in various command and staff positions\, including deployments to Afghanistan in 2006 and Mali in 2013-2014. Indrek is an honour graduate of the Baltic Defence College and has a masters degree from the Estonian Military Academy. Indrek continues his research in military decision-making as a visiting scholar at Stanford University (CISAC) and as part of the Future of the Decision-Making project. \n\n\n\nWe also welcome ESTONIAN HONORARY CONSUL IN SAN FRANCISCO CHRISTINE MORGAN\, partner in intellectual property law at Reed Smith. THE SAN FRANCISCO ESTONIAN COMMUNITY CHOIR will also perform. \n\n\n\nA FESTIVE RECEPTION precedes the program\, with COFFEE AND DESSERT to follow – join us for a spread of savory bites\, dessert and coffee\, a raffle\, and socializing. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTickets at the link – $35 in advance/$40 door \n\n\n\nAll tickets include Estonian Society membership this year! URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/celebrating-estonian-independence-san-francisco-area/ LOCATION:Latvian Hall\, 425 Hoffman Ave\, San Francisco\, California\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Estonian Culture,Estonian Independence Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/634992945_1317061243792920_9192932861543797089_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T160000 DTSTAMP:20260616T051923 CREATED:20260204T045107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T050049Z UID:13415-1772380800-1772380800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian Independence Day Celebration: Southern Florida DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited!\n\n\n\nThe Estonian National Association of Southern Florida invites you to celebrate the 108th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia! \n\n\n\nJoin us at Finland House\, on Sunday\, March 1st at 4 pm. Together\, we will celebrate our ethnic pride\, freedom\, and our lasting Estonian spirit wherever we find ourselves. Come enjoy friendship and Estonian delicacies. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nComplimentary glass of wine or beer for early arrivals \n\n\n\nHors d’oeuvres\, Bar (cash only) \n\n\n\nProgram begins at 5 p.m. \n\n\n\nGuest speaker: Congressional liaison Karl-Gerhard Lille \n\n\n\nEha Urbsalu intorduces her new film Etude of Life. \n\n\n\nMusical performance by pianist David Duebendorfer \n\n\n\nDinner: Traditional Estonian buffet\, coffee\, dessert \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOlete oodatud!\n\n\n\nEesti Vabariigi 108. iseseisvuspäeva tähistamisele! \n\n\n\nTulgem kokku\, et tähistada meie rahvust\, vabadust ja kestvat Eesti vaimu – ükskõik kus me ka ei viibiks\, ning nautida sõprust ja eesti toitu. \n\n\n\nPühapäeval\, 1. märtsil 2026 \n\n\n\nkell 16.00 – Kogunemine ja vastuvõtt \n\n\n\nVarakult saabujatele tasuta klaas veini või õlut. \n\n\n\nValik maitsvaid suupisteid. \n\n\n\nAvatud baar\, vôimalik maksta ainult sularahas! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nkell 17:00 – Programm \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nKülaliskôneleja – kongressi kattev poliitkanôunik Karl-Gerhard Lille \n\n\n\nEha Urbsalu tutvustab ja näitab klippe oma uuest filmist “Etude of Life” \n\n\n\nMuusikalisi vahepalasid esitab pianist David Duebendorfer \n\n\n\nÕhtusöök: Külmlaud maitsvate Eesti toitudega \n\n\n\nJärgneb kohv\, tee ja magustoit \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPileteid saab osta kas läbi Zelle: floridaeesti@gmail.com \n\n\n\nvôi Square: https://estonian-national-association-of-sf.square.site/ \n\n\n\nvõi saatke tšekk ENAOSF-le aadressil: 148 Parey Island Pl\, Jupiter\, FL 33458. \n\n\n\nPalume kôik piletid osta hiljemalt 24.veebruariks! \n\n\n\nUksel piletimüüki ei toimu. \n\n\n\nTäname! Peatse kohtumiseni! URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-independence-day-celebration-southern-florida/ LOCATION:Finland House\, 301 W Central Blvd\, Lantana\, Florida\, 33462 CATEGORIES:Community,Estonian Independence Day,Family activities,Government of Estonia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/southern-florida-ev108.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="L%C3%B5una Florida Eesti Selts / Estonian National Association of Southern Florida":MAILTO:floridaeesti@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T235959 DTSTAMP:20260616T051923 CREATED:20260302T172131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T172822Z UID:13640-1772409600-1774310399@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival: Virtual DESCRIPTION:The 8th Annual Boston Baltic Film Festival continues in March with an excellent array of film selections for its virtual festival. This year\, the main virtual line-up can be accessed across the United States and Canada\, with three bonus selections available in the U.S. \n\n\n\nEANC is proud to support the 8th Annual BBFF\, as well as one of the presented documentaries\, The Story of the Baltic University\, by Helga Merits. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView the full line-up and buy passes here URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/2026-boston-baltic-film-festival-virtual/ CATEGORIES:Community,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot_2-3-2026_114651_bostonbalticfilm.festivee.com_-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T235959 DTSTAMP:20260616T051923 CREATED:20260401T012049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T012054Z UID:13757-1775174400-1775433599@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian Cultural Days 2026 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-cultural-days-2026/ CATEGORIES:Community,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Eesti-Kultuurifond-NYis-logo_full_blue.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T170000 DTSTAMP:20260616T051923 CREATED:20260321T041103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T041222Z UID:13750-1778140800-1778173200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Preliminary List of Candidates to EANC's XXIV Announced DESCRIPTION:Estonian Americans interested in joining the Estonian American National Council can apply to be a candidate by submitting their completed application to eanc2026elections@estosite.org no later than April 23rd. \n\n\n\nRead more about the Estonian American National Council and how to get involved here. \n\n\n\n\nDownload application here URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/preliminary-list-of-candidates-to-eancs-xxiv-announced/ CATEGORIES:Community,Estonian Culture,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Logo-Square.svg ORGANIZER;CN="Eesti Rahvuskomitee %C3%9Chendriikides/Estonian American National Council":MAILTO:erku@estosite.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T220000 DTSTAMP:20260616T051923 CREATED:20260506T013603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T043801Z UID:13813-1779136200-1779141600@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:EANC presents: A Virtual Forum with Estonia's Ambassador Kristjan Prikk DESCRIPTION:Our Council is honored to once again welcome Estonian Ambassador to the United States Kristjan Prikk for a virtual forum and discussion with the Estonian community in the United States. \n\n\n\nWe warmly invite Estonian Americans to this online event with Estonian / European Security and Transatlantic Relations with Ambassador Kristjan Prikk\, who has been Estonia’s representative to the U.S. for the past four years and will soon be departing.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntroductory remarks wil be made by EANC President Mai-Liis Bartling. \n\n\n\nAmbassador Prikk will open the evening with focused remarks on two of the most pressing topics in today’s geopolitical landscape: The state of Transatlantic relations between Europe and North America\, and Estonia’s perspective on European economy and security in today’s rapidly shifting environment. \n\n\n\nDrawing on his firsthand experience in diplomacy and international relations\, the Ambassador will offer an update on where things stand\, how Estonia is preparing for uncertain times\, and what it means for Estonians in the U.S.  Ambassador Prikk will also reflect on his own time in the United States\, sharing his own observations.  \n\n\n\nThe Ambassador’s remarks will be followed by a Q & A session\, moderated by Maia Linask\, Vice President of EANC.   \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this important opportunity to hear directly from the Ambassador\, as he prepares to depart to his next assignment.  \n\n\n\nRegistration is required \n\n\n\n\nRegister here URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eanc-presents-in-focus-with-estonias-ambassador-kristjan-prikk/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Culture,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion,Opportunities,Security,Security & Baltic Cooperation,Virtual gathering,Youth Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-0518-virtual-forum-in-focus-with-eanc_Ambassador-kristjan-prikk.png ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian American National Council":MAILTO:erku@estosite.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T235959 DTSTAMP:20260616T051923 CREATED:20260102T060222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T135945Z UID:13081-1780765200-1780790399@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Connecticut Estonian Society 75+1 Anniversary Celebration - Connecticuti Eesti Seltsi Juubelipidu!! DESCRIPTION:Honoring those before us\, celebrating today\, looking toward the future! Welcoming family and friends\, new and old\, from near and far! \n\n\n\nJoin the Connecticut Estonian Society for an evening of tributes and celebration and good old-fashioned fun! We could not be more pleased to announce that Riho Rõõmus and the Rõõmusbänd from Estonia will be performing for our entertainment – a night of dancing\, laughing\, and reminiscing. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/connecticut-estonian-society-751-anniversary-celebration/ CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CTEventCover-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Estonian Society - Connecticuti Eesti Selts":MAILTO:estoniansocietyct@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T213000 DTSTAMP:20260616T051923 CREATED:20260615T182429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T182603Z UID:14014-1782244800-1782250200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Baltic-Nordic Choir Festival DESCRIPTION:Estonian Mixed Choir Noorus will be performing at the first Baltic Nordic Choir Festival on Tuesday\, June 23rd at 8:00 pm in Los Angeles\, at the Angelica Lutheran Church. Alongside Noorus\, the Los Angeles based Swedish Church Choir of LA and Keiju Kollektiv\, as well as Beati Quorum from Santa Cruz will be performing at the festival. \n\n\n\n\nPurchase tickets\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEesti Segakoor Noorus esineb teisipäeval\, 23. juunil\, kell 20:00 esmakordsel Balti ja Põhjamaade Koorifestivalil Los Angeleses\, Angelica Lutheran Church’is. \n\n\n\nFestivalil astuvad üles ka Los Angelese Rootsi Koor\, Keiju Kollektiv LA-st ja Beati Quorum Santa Cruzist. \n\n\n\n\nPiletid URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-nordic-choir-festival/ LOCATION:Angelica Lutheran Church\, 1345 S. Burlington Ave\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90057 CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/4d629c35-9b9b-4196-a575-0bc40cc7b2be.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T235959 DTSTAMP:20260616T051923 CREATED:20251220T190444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T210816Z UID:13029-1782432000-1782691199@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:LEP2026 - West Coast Estonian Days 2026 DESCRIPTION:Lääneranniku Eesti Päevad 2026\n\n\n\nThis summer\, we invite you to join us in San Francisco for the West Coast Estonian Days! \n\n\n\nA celebration of culture and the ways it connects us \n\n\n\nWhat brings us together\, across generations and across distances? Our theme is “Kultuur hoiab meid” or “Carried by Culture.” Culture is the braid of strands that come together – music\, dance\, language\, community\, history\, and resilience – to which we all bring our own ideas\, experiences\, and sensibilities\, but still are held together and sustained by what we share. \n\n\n\nWelcome to new friends and old \n\n\n\nFor over 70 years\, the festival has brought us together – especially from the Los Angeles\, San Francisco\, Portland\, Seattle\, and Vancouver Estonian communities – to sing\, dance\, and share our love for Estonian culture and language.  Next year\, we invite Estonians\, Estonian-Americans\, and friends of Estonia based anywhere in the world to join us in the City by the Bay for a meeting to celebrate the innovative and resilient spirit that unites us across generations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPROGRAM: \n\n\n\nSaturday | Rahvapidu in beautiful Marin County\, an outdoor laulu-\, tantsu-\, ja külapidu in honor of Jaanipäev with a European village feel\, for the whole family. \n\n\n\nSunday | Estonians cherish our language a living vehicle for arts and culture. The Festival of Words explores this through a variety of performances and activities. We will also share our culture with the local public at Union Square in a showcase of Estonian song and dance. We’ll close LEP2026 with an elegant Gala Evening\, including dinner\, special performances\, dancing\, and socializing. \n\n\n\nDaily | Late evening pub nights (salakõrts)\, exhibits\, opportunities for special meetings and gatherings\, and kids’ activities! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEP Festival Pass now on sale!\n\n\n\nThe LEP Festival Pass is now on sale – and from now through the end of February\, it is available at a discount. \n\n\n\nThe pass will give you entrance to all events at the West Coast Estonian Days from Friday\, June 26 to Sunday\, June 28 – three fully packed days of song\, dance\, film\, talks\, networking\, workshops\, exhibits\, the opening reception\, folk festival\, and more in San Francisco. \n\n\n\n(The only exceptions are noted at the link – the Gala Concert is a separate ticket that we look forward to sharing more about in upcoming days. Transportation to the folk festival is also sold separately.) \n\n\n\nExplore our brochure and look for announcements about our special guests in the coming days and weeks. As organizers\, we are dedicated to bringing you an event that will feed you and connect you\, with as many experiences as we can offer – we hope you will take advantage of this best price and join us in San Francisco. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPRE-EVENTS! \n\n\n\nThursday | Before the festival opens\, join us for a film showing at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. \n\n\n\nFriday | We’ll host a Resilience Conference\, a forum for hot topics and business networking before an Opening Reception on the 36th floor of the Grand Hyatt. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPOST-ATTRACTIONS \n\n\n\nMonday | After the festival\, stay to enjoy a Wine Country Tour and the natural beauty and wine-tasting opportunities in the area of the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHERE TO STAY \n\n\n\nIntroducing our festival accommodations. Located in the heart of the city on Union Square\, the Grand Hyatt is the perfect jumping-off point for exploring San Francisco’s top attractions. Organizers are pleased to be able to offer a special rate starting at $174 during the festival. Take a virtual tour. \n\n\n\n\nBook your accommodations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is your festival! Have an activity\, idea\, or connection to bring to the festival? Let us know! \n\n\n\nSingers and dancers – we hope you will join us! If you are not yet in touch\, please contact us for more information about performing opportunities. \n\n\n\nVolunteer – Send us a message or join our WhatsApp group to get involved! URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/lep2026-west-coast-estonian-days-2026/ LOCATION:San Francisco\, CA CATEGORIES:Community,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/LEP-2026-banner-udu.gif END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR