TENTATIVE 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 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).
Saturday DEC. 2 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 2:00pm.
10-10:30 Flag Parade (starts at Information Booth)
Children's parade of international flags.
10:30 Children's Herring Run ( near Ice Rink)
How fast can you run carrying herring on a spatula?
11-11:45 Troll Train to Troll Canyon (at 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 Train Depot: Adults - $10, Children 4-12 - $4, Children 3 and under - FREE. Adults riding the Julebyen Express from Duluth to Knife River receive a free adult Troll Train Ticket. A purchased ticket from Duluth Depot needed for verification.
11:00-noon VIKEN Dancers ( on the Festival Stage)
Don't miss this! The VIKEN dancers bring excitement to the outdoor stage.
12-12:45 Troll Train to Troll Canyon (at 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 Train Depot: Adults - $10, Children 4-12 - $4, Children 3 and under - FREE. Adults riding the Julebyen Express from Duluth to Knife River receive a free adult Troll Train Ticket. A purchased ticket from Duluth Depot needed for verification.
12:00 - 1:00 Puppet Show ( on the Festival Stage)
Join the fun as puppets take over the festival stage!
1:00-1:45 Troll Train to Troll Canyon ( at 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 Train Depot: Adults - $10, Children 4-12 - $4, Children 3 and under - FREE. Adults riding the Julebyen Express from Duluth to Knife River receive a free adult Troll Train Ticket. A purchased ticket from Duluth Depot needed for verification.
1:00 Children's Herring Run (near Ice Rink)
How fast can you run carrying herring on a spatula?
2:00 Julebyen Express Train (at Knife River Depot)
Board the Julebyen Express train for the ride back to the Duluth Depot. Ticket required
2-3pm Sterling Dancers (Gnome Dome Tent)
The Sterling Dancers liven up the afternoon with music and energy.
3-4pm Puppet Show (in the Gnome Dome)
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.
10:30 - 11:00 Flag Parade (starts at Information Booth)
Children's parade of international flags.
1:00-3:00pm Strolling Guitar ( on Julebyen grounds)
John Agacki brings music to festivities.
11-11:45 Troll Train to Troll Canyon (at 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 Train Depot: Adults - $10, Children 4-12 - $4, Children 3 and under - FREE. Adults riding the Julebyen Express from Duluth to Knife River receive a free adult Troll Train Ticket. A purchased ticket from Duluth Depot needed for verification.
11:00 Children's Herring Run (near Ice Rink)
How fast can you run carrying herring on a spatula?
12-12:45 Troll Train to Troll Canyon (at 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 Train Depot: Adults - $10, Children 4-12 - $4, Children 3 and under - FREE. Adults riding the Julebyen Express from Duluth to Knife River receive a free adult Troll Train Ticket. A purchased ticket from Duluth Depot needed for verification.
12:00-2:00 THUG (on the Festival Stage)
Listen to the amazing Two Harbors Ukulele Group (THUG) performing in the Gnome Dome.
12:00-1:00 Puppet Show (on the Festival Stage)
Join the fun as puppets take over the festival stage!
1:00 Julebyen Express Train (at Knife River Depot)
Board the Julebyen Express train for the ride back to the Duluth Depot. Ticket required
1:00 Children's Herring Run (near Ice Rink)
How fast can you run carrying herring on a spatula?
2:00-3:00pm Puppet Show (in the Gnome Dome)
Join the fun as puppets take over the festival stage!
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