SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Parking is available on town streets and in designated LOTS.
ALL-DAY EVENTS
SATURDAY Dec. 2 (9am - 4pm) and SUNDAY Dec. 3 (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 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 Sam Black, 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).
Quilt Raffle
Just $2 for a chance at The Gnome Mushroom Kingdom quilt. Purchase tickets and see the quilt in the Indoor Market.
Saturday DEC. 2 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.
9:30am Julebyen Express Train (at the Duluth Depot)
Board the Julebyen Express train at the Duluth Depot, arrive in Knife River at 10:40 and board to return at 2:00pm.
9:30-10:00am Flag Celebration (Julebyen Grounds)
Listen to anthems of our international flag nations.
10:00 Hiking Viking (on the Julebyen Outdoor Stage)
Come see the theatrical exploits of the Hiking Viking!
11-11:45 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 from 9:30-1:00pm at the Knife River Train Depot: Adults - $10, Children 4-12 - $5, Children 3 and under - FREE.
11:00-11:45 VIKEN Dancers ( on the Gnome Dome Festival Stage)
Don't miss this! The VIKEN dancers bring excitement to the outdoor stage.
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.
12-12:45 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 from 9:30-1:00pm at the Knife River Train Depot: Adults - $10, Children 4-12 - $5, Children 3 and under - FREE.
1:00 - 2:00 John Agaki ( 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.
1:00-1:45 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 from 9:30-1:00pm at the Knife River Train Depot: Adults - $10, Children 4-12 - $5, Children 3 and under - FREE.
2:00 Julebyen Express Train (at the Knife River Depot)
Board the Julebyen Express train for the ride back to the Duluth Depot. Ticket required
2-3pm Sterling Dancers (Julebyen outdoor stage)
The Sterling Dancers liven up the afternoon with music and energy.
2-3pm Airfiddle (Gnome Dome indoor stage)
Come and find out what the Airfiddle ukelele duet is all about.
3-4pm Puppet Show (on the Julebyen Outdoor Stage)
Join the fun as puppets take over the festival stage!
SUNDAY DEC. 3 EVENTS
9:30am Julebyen Express Train (at the Duluth Depot)
Board the Julebyen Express train at the Duluth Depot, arrive in Knife River at 10:40 and board to return at 1:00pm.
10:00 - 3:00pm Lefse Demonstrations (in the Gnome Dome tent)
Come to the Gnome Dome tent for continuous lefse baking demonstrations!
10:00 - 3:00pm 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 Outdoor Stage)
Bring your family for this favorite event. A live nativity scene and singing along with our carolers.
11-11:45 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 from 9:30-noon at the Knife River Train Depot: Adults - $10, Children 4-12 - $5, Children 3 and under - FREE.
11:00-2:00 Krumkake Demonstrations (in the Gnome Dome tent)
Come to the Gnome Dome tent for continuous krumkake baking demonstrations.
11:00-12:00 VIKEN Dancers ( on the Julebyen Outdoor Stage)
Don't miss this! The VIKEN dancers bring excitement to the outdoor stage.
12-12:45 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 from 9:30-noon at the Knife River Train Depot: Adults - $10, Children 4-12 - $5, Children 3 and under - FREE.
12:00-2:00 THUG (on the Gnome Dome Indoor Stage)
Listen to the amazing Two Harbors Ukulele Group (THUG) performing in the Gnome Dome.
1:00 Julebyen Express Train (at the Knife River Depot)
Board the Julebyen Express train for the ride back to the Duluth Depot. Ticket required
2:00-3:00pm Puppet Show (on the Julebyen Outdoor Stage)
Join the fun as puppets take over the festival stage!
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