FESTIVAL VILLAGE
Live Nativity 10:30 Sunday Dec. 8
Knife River Lutheran Church is bringing the live Nativity to JB 2024.
Theme: The Story of Jesus' Birth
Choir: JOYFUL under direction of Patti Stoddard
Narrator: Tim Anderson
Actors: Knife River Youth and Adults - locals and relatives of local residents
REAL ANIMALS: HORSES, GOATS, A MINIATURE COW, SHEEP, A DONKEY and a CAMEL!!
Thanks to:
- Veritas Ridge Farm horses
- Noatun Community Wooden Boat Works goats
- CJ Forestry Mulching Cow, donkey, sheep and camel (yes! a camel!)
Note: Animals will be on hand following for feeding by attendees. Grain to be provided by animal owners.
Organized and arranged by Patti Stoddard and Anne Jasperson
THE GNOME DOME TENT
Krumkake Demos
Krumkake Demos
Krumkake Demos
Krumkake demonstrations 9-4 on Saturday and 11-2 on Sunday.
Lefse Demos
Krumkake Demos
Krumkake Demos
Lefse demonstrations 9-4 on Saturday and 10-3 on Sunday.
Kid's Projects
Krumkake Demos
Kid's Projects
Free workshops for kids. Craft kits available for sale.
Viken Dancers
Viken Dancers
Viken Dancers
Authentic Scandinavian song and dance. The Viken Dancers put on quite a show!
Steve Solkela
Viken Dancers
Viken Dancers
The one-man band will be performing all over the Julebyen grounds from 9-noon on Saturday and 10-4 on Sunday. Look for him wherever you hear spontaineous music and laughter.
THUG
Viken Dancers
John Agacki
The Two Harbors Ukelele Group (THUG) performs on Sunday from 12:00 - 2:00pm on the Gnome Dome indoor stage! Don't miss them.
John Agacki
Knife River Ringers
John Agacki
A singer, song writer and musician who has appeared on A Prairie Home Companion. Listen to him in the Gnome Dome Saturday from 1:00-2:00pm.
Knife River Ringers
Knife River Ringers
Knife River Ringers
The Knife River Ringers bell choir provides a festive start to the holiday season. Find them on the Gnome Dome Indoor Stage on Saturday from 11:45 - 12:15
Sterling Dancers
Knife River Ringers
Knife River Ringers
Energy and grace combined with youth and enthusiasm are the hallmark of the Sterling Dancers. They will perform Saturday on the Julebyen Outdoor Stage from 2:00-3:00pm.
Carolers
Other performers
Puppet Show
Carolers may be roaming the grounds all weekend. Look for them especially during the Live Nativity and wherever the opportunity for song presents itself. If your choir or group wishes to participate please let the organizers know in advance. The more the merrier.
Puppet Show
Other performers
Puppet Show
A Julebyen favorite, the children's puppet show hits the Julebyen Outdoor Stage Saturday at 3:00pm and Sunday at 2:00pm
Other performers
Other performers
Other performers
Saturday events at 10:00am. Watch the Hiking Viking, a puppet show based on the children's book by Laura Gehl. On the Julebyen Outdoor Stage .
OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES
Herring Races
Herring Races
Herring Races
Ongoing throughout the weekend.
Sledding
Herring Races
Herring Races
Bring your own sled
Snow Sculptures
Santa and other costumed figures
Santa and other costumed figures
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
Santa and other costumed figures
Santa and other costumed figures
Santa and other costumed figures
Look for them around the grounds.
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
Check out the winter version of the Two Harbors Farmers Market.
Troll Trail
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
Explore the magical Troll Trail. New this year.
Troll Canyon Train
Troll Canyon Train
Troll Canyon Train
A favorite event of Julebyen. Purchase tickets at the train depot.
Story Teller
Troll Canyon Train
Troll Canyon Train
Captivating troll tales from Lisa Lunge-Larsen (world-class author and story teller).
Knife River Heritage and Cultural Center
NO ADMISSION FEE! Feel free to wander around and enjoy the exhibits.
Historic Train Depot
Leif Erikson Viking Boat
Crusader II Restoration
Due to the tireless efforts of local volunteers and under the auspices of the Knife River Heritage and Cultural Center, the village train depot has been fully restored back to how it was in 1900! The depot is within Troll Village and is open for inspection during Julebyen. No admission charge.
Crusader II Restoration
Leif Erikson Viking Boat
Crusader II Restoration
A classic fish tug built by Helmer and Reuben Hill of Larsmont and christened in 1939 by Crown Prince Olav of Norway. This boat is being lovingly restored thanks to the dedication of local boat enthusiasts including a direct descendent of Hill brothers.
Leif Erikson Viking Boat
Leif Erikson Viking Boat
Leif Erikson Viking Boat
Sailed across the Atlantic from Norway, the Leif Erikson landed in Duluth in 1927. It is currently in storage awaiting a suitable display.