FESTIVAL VILLAGE
Live Nativity 10:30 Sunday Dec. 7
Knife River Lutheran Church brought 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 11-2 on Sunday.
Kid's Projects
Krumkake Demos
Kid's Projects
Free workshops for kids. Craft kits available for sale.
Viken Dancers
Viken Dancers
Authentic Scandinavian song and dance. The Viken Dancers put on quite a show!
Steve Solkela
Viken Dancers
The one-man band will be performing all over the Julebyen grounds from 9-noon on Saturday and 10-12 on Sunday. Look for him wherever you hear spontaineous music and laughter.
THUG
John Agacki
The Two Harbors Ukelele Group (THUG) performs on Sunday from 11:30 - 1:30pm 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 9:30-10:30am.
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
Carolers
Carolers
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.
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 Tellers
Troll Canyon Train
Troll Canyon Train
On the train to Troll Canyon listen to stories of trolls and mischief.
Knife River Heritage and Cultural Center
FREE ADMISSION!
Due to the tireless efforts of local volunteers and under the auspices of the Knife River Heritage and Cultural Center (KRHCC), 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. Feel free to wander the grounds and visit three locally famous, Scandinavian-inspired boat exhibits. The KRHCC is fast becoming a center for historic boat building and restoration.
Nóatún Community Wooden Boat Works
Noatum wooden boat school will have an interpretive/educational display at Troll Villlage. Skaddi is pine-tarred and ready to hold-forth in all her splendor for Julebyn. John Finkle and his co-worker Justin and some local kids/volunteers will be with the boat to answer questions about båtbygge , history / art and craft , our new and beloved boat shop
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
Sailed across the Atlantic from Norway, the Leif Erikson landed in Duluth in 1927. It is currently in storage awaiting a suitable display.