TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Parking is available on town streets and in designated lots.
ALL-DAY EVENTS
SATURDAY Dec. 6 (9am - 4pm) and SUNDAY Dec. 7 (10am - 3pm)
Baking Demonstrations
Lefse and krumkake demonstrations are held continuously, throughout each day in the Gnome Dome tent. See how these authentic Scandinavian delights are made.
Children's Herring Run
How fast can you run carrying herring on a spatula? This event is ongoing throughout the weekend.
Children's Workshops
Free craft projects for children in the Gnome Dome tent.
Food Trucks
Located on Church street next to the Outdoor market. See the Food page for vendors and menus.
Gnome Dome Tent
Scandinavian Bakeri - baked goods of all kinds. Free children's workshops.
Indoor Market
Indoor vendors with local, hand-made seasonal gifts, gift ideas and goodies! Located in the Recreation Building. No food served inside.
Information Booth
Information on locations, activities, food, vendors, train schedules and more. Also coffee and hot chocolate!
Music
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.
Outdoor Market
OutdoorChristmas village market huts house wide variety of talented vendors, Scandinavian food, Bakeri, and kids Games.
Troll Village
Winter Farmer's Market, Magical troll path. Photo ops!
Santa
Come visit and share your secret wish with this jolly old fellow. Great, free, photo ops with Santa
Sledding
Bring your sled for family fun on our sledding hill (weather permitting).
Saturday DEC. 6 Events
9:00am - 4:00pm Lefse and Krumkake Demos (in the Gnome Dome tent)
Come to the Gnome Dome tent for continuous baking demonstrations of these delectable Scandinavian delicacies!
9:00am - 12:00pm Steve Sokela (At-large)
Multi-talented and FUN musician roaming the grounds. Keep an eye out for him.
TBD Julebyen Express Train (at the Duluth Depot)
Board the Julebyen Express Train at the Duluth Depot.
9:30-10:00am Flag Celebration (Julebyen Grounds)
Listen to anthems of our international flag nations.
9:30-10:30 John Agacki ( Gnome Dome indoor stage)
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.
TBD Troll Train to Troll Canyon (at the Knife River Train Depot)
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:
11:00-11:45 VIKEN Dancers ( on the Gnome Dome Festival Stage)
Don't miss this! The VIKEN dancers bring excitement to the indoorstage.
11:45 Knife River Ringers ( on the Gnome Dome Festival Stage)
Listen to songs of the season performed by the Knife River Ringers bell choir.
12:00pm Blacksmithing Demonstration (in Troll Village)
Watch ironsmith Ben Fiasher-Merritt as he creates beautiful and unique iron pieces on his portable, hand-cranked coal forge!
TBD Troll Train to Troll Canyon (at the Knife River Train Depot)
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:
TBD Julebyen Express Train (at the Knife River Depot)
Board the Julebyen Express train for the ride back to the Duluth Depot. Ticket required
2:00 Blacksmithing Demonstration (in Troll Village)
Watch ironsmith Ben Fiasher-Merritt as he creates beautiful and unique iron pieces on his portable, hand-cranked coal forge!
2-3pm Sterling Dancers (Julebyen outdoor stage)
The Sterling Dancers liven up the afternoon with music and energy.
SUNDAY DEC. 7 EVENTS
TBD Julebyen Express Train (at the Duluth Depot)
Board the Julebyen Express train at the Duluth Depot
10:00 - 3:00pm Lefse Demonstrations (in the Gnome Dome tent)
Come to the Gnome Dome tent for continuous lefse baking demonstrations!
10:00 - 12:00pm Steve Solkela
Multi-talented and FUN musician roaming the grounds. Keep an eye out for him.
10:00 - 10:30 Flag Celebration (Julebyen Grounds)
Listen to the anthems of our international flag countries.
10:30am Live Nativity and Carolers (on the Julebyen Festival Grounds)
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.
TBD Troll Train to Troll Canyon (at the Knife River Train Depot)
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:
11:00-2:00 Krumkake Demonstrations (in the Gnome Dome tent)
Come to the Gnome Dome tent for continuous krumkake baking demonstrations.
11:30-1:30 THUG (on the Gnome Dome Indoor Stage)
Listen to the amazing Two Harbors Ukulele Group (THUG) performing in the Gnome Dome.
12:00pm Blacksmithing Demonstration (in Troll Village)
Watch ironsmith Ben Fiasher-Merritt as he creates beautiful and unique iron pieces on his portable, hand-cranked coal forge!
TBD Troll Train to Troll Canyon (at the Knife River Train Depot)
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:
TBD Julebyen Express Train (at the Knife River Depot)
Board the Julebyen Express train for the ride back to the Duluth Depot. Ticket required
2:00 Blacksmithing Demonstration (in Troll Village)
Watch ironsmith Ben Fiasher-Merritt as he creates beautiful and unique iron pieces on his portable, hand-cranked coal forge!
2:00 String Ensemble (Gnome Dome indoor stage)
The string ensemble from Two Harbors High School will close out the day