The Indoor Market
The Gnome Dome event tent
The Farmer's Market
All trains
The Knife River Depot
Local businesses
Lefse and krumkake demonstrations are held continuously, throughout each day in the Gnome Dome tent. See how these authentic Scandinavian delights are made.
How fast can you run carrying herring on a spatula? Do you like to look for hidden jewels? Or are mallets and wood blocks more your style? How about painted dragons? These FREE kids activities are going on throughout the weekend (Saturday 9-3 and Sunday after the live nativity until 2) . Also check out the Hobby Horse Races on the daily schedules.
Free craft projects for children in the Gnome Dome tent.
Located on Church Street next to the Outdoor market, Troll Village, and the Depot as well as in the blue stuga next to the Recreation Building. See the Food page for vendors and menus.
Scandinavian Bakeri - baked goods of all kinds. Free children's workshops.
Indoor vendors with local, hand-made seasonal gifts, gift ideas and goodies! Located in the Recreation Building. No food served inside.
Information on locations, activities, food, vendors, train schedules and more.
Watch for the strolling accordian player Steve Solkela as he wanders the grounds. Listen to carolers under the direction of Lawrence Burkhard, as they appear at various times throughout the grounds.
OutdoorChristmas village market huts house wide variety of talented vendors, Scandinavian food, Bakeri, and kids Games.
Located in Troll Village!
Come visit and share your secret wish with this jolly old fellow. Great, free, photo ops with Santa
Bring your sled for family fun on our sledding hill (weather permitting).
Board the Julebyen Express train at the Duluth Depot
Multi-talented and FUN musician roaming the grounds. Keep an eye out for him.
Listen to the anthems of our international flag countries.
Bring your family for this favorite event, and a big one this year! 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!! Lots of opportunities to feed and interact with animals afterward.
Come aboard the Troll Train as we journey with our story teller to visit the grouchy troll living under the bridge in a nearby canyon. Purchase tickets at the Knife River Train Depot:
Come to the Gnome Dome tent for continuous krumkake baking demonstrations.
Guitar and cello music for the season!
Watch ironsmith Ben Fiasher-Merritt as he creates beautiful and unique iron pieces on his portable, hand-cranked coal forge!
Come aboard the Troll Train as we journey with our story teller to visit the grouchy troll living under the bridge in a nearby canyon. Purchase tickets at the Knife River Train Depot:
Listen to the amazing Two Harbors Ukulele Group (THUG) performing in the Gnome Dome.
Board the Julebyen Express train for the ride back to the Duluth Depot. Ticket required
Watch ironsmith Ben Fiasher-Merritt as he creates beautiful and unique iron pieces on his portable, hand-cranked coal forge!
Multi-talented and FUN musician roaming the grounds. Keep an eye out for him.
Board the Julebyen Express Train at the Duluth Depot.
Listen to anthems of our international flag nations.
John’s music ranges from folk and Americana to country and semi-classical. He is a former 1st Place winner on the A Prairie Home Companion Talent Show.
Test out your skill at hobby horse racing on the Julebyen Hindertop Course! (ages 4 - adult)
Come aboard the Troll Train as we journey with our story teller to visit the grouchy troll living under the bridge in a nearby canyon. Purchase tickets at the Knife River Train Depot:
Test out your skill at hobby horse racing on the Julebyen Hindertop Course! (ages 4 - adult)
Don't miss this! The VIKEN dancers bring excitement to the indoorstage.
Listen to songs of the season performed by the Knife River Ringers bell choir.
Come aboard the Troll Train as we journey with our story teller to visit the grouchy troll living under the bridge in a nearby canyon. Purchase tickets at the Knife River Train Depot:
Watch ironsmith Ben Fiasher-Merritt as he creates beautiful and unique iron pieces on his portable, hand-cranked coal forge!
Test out your skill at hobby horse racing on the Julebyen Hindertop Course! (ages 4 - adult)
Board the Julebyen Express train for the ride back to the Duluth Depot. Ticket required
Test out your skill at hobby horse racing on the Julebyen Hindertop Course! (ages 4 - adult)
Watch ironsmith Ben Fiasher-Merritt as he creates beautiful and unique iron pieces on his portable, hand-cranked coal forge!
The Sterling Dancers liven up the afternoon with music and energy.