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.
Carolers
Knife River Ringers
John Agaki
Carolers will roam the grounds all weekend. Look for them as they greet each train from Duluth, tour busses, during the Live Nativity and wherever the opportunity for song presents itself.
John Agaki
Knife River Ringers
John Agaki
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 Dec 2 from 11:45 - 12:15
Live Nativity
Sterling Dancers
Knife River Ringers
Join in the celebration of Christmas with a live nativity, complete with shepherds, angels, animals and carolers. Gather near the Julebyen Outdoor Stage at 10:30am on Sunday Dec. 3 for this event. Thanks to Veritas Ridge Farm for bringing animals!
Sterling Dancers
Sterling Dancers
Sterling Dancers
Energy and grace combined with youth and enthusiasm are the hallmark of the Sterling Dancers. They will perform Saturday Dec 2 on the Julebyen Outdoor Stage from 2:00-3:00pm.
Steve Solkela
Sterling Dancers
Sterling 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
Viken Dancers
The Two Harbors Ukelele Group (THUG) performs on Sunday from 12:00 - 2:00pm on the Gnome Dome indoor stage! Don't miss them.
Viken Dancers
Viken Dancers
Viken Dancers
Authentic Scandinavian song and dance. The Viken Dancers put on quite a show!
Puppet Show
Viken Dancers
Other performers
A Julebyen favorite, the children's puppet show hits the Julebyen Outdoor Stage Saturday Dec 2 at 3:00pm and Sunday Dec. 3 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 .
Indoor market quilt raffle
QUILT RAFFLE: Just $2 for a chance at the Julebyen quilt. Purchase tickets and see the quilt in the Indoor Market. Quilt shown is the Mushroom Quilt from 2023.
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.