Velkommen!

Julebyen (pronounced YOOL-eh-BE-en) means "Christmas Village". It is a centuries-old Scandinavian and German tradition celebrated with ethnic foods, crafts, holiday decorations, and music. This December, Knife River (a fishing village of the North Shore of Lake Superior just north of Duluth) is home to an authentic, and unique Julebyen fest.

NO ADMISSION FEE!

Service animals only please.

Secure parking lots available ($5 suggested donation).

*** Check out the Schedule of Events ***

At Julebyen you will find:

* An Outdoor Market with foods and unique, hand-made gifts by local artisans.
* An Indoor Market full of hand-crafted decorations for your home.
* Troll Village , across the street, with a book corner meet regional authors and illustrators) and a variety of recreational exhibits and vendors.
* The Gnome Dome Visit the performance, activites and food tent for the Scandinavian Bakeri, live performers and workshops.
* Children's Activities including craft workshops, fun races and learning activities, outdoor recreation, animals, and more.

There is much to explore. You can drive or take the train!

Come and enjoy the celebration!

Directions

We are just a short drive away from Duluth or Two Harbors.

The Julebyen Christmas Village is just 14 miles north of Duluth (or 8 miles south of Two Harbors) along the scenic shore of Lake Superior at the Knife River Recreation Center.

Take the Julebyen train up from Duluth on Saturday, or drive up any day. Parking is available along some city streets. Secure parking ($5 donation) is available in various locations within easy walking distance. Please observe areas cordoned off for special purposes. There are passenger drop-off points in front of the Julebyen Village.

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JuleFest

Friday Nov. 30, 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Food experience by local caterers
* Special children's menu and activities
* Silent auction of juried artisan wares
* Music
* Tickets must be purchased in advance. $20 adult/$50 family

Contact carolojardcarlson@gmail.com for more information. This activity is held in the Gnome Dome.

Outdoor Market 4:30 - 8:00 PM

The Outdoor Market will be open Friday, November 30 during JULEFEST
all other sites are closed until Saturday at 9:00am.

VENDORS

All Vendors must be approved by the Julebyen Committee. If you are a first time vendor, please submit resume and photos. Do not send a check until notified you are accepted.

Outdoor Market vendors may apply using the OUTDOOR MARKET APPLICATION FORM
checks payable to KRRC (Knife River Recreation Council with ...'Attention Outdoor Market Vendor'

Troll Village vendors please use the TROLL VILLAGE APPLICATION FORM
checks payable to KRRC (Knife River Recreation Council with ...'Attention Troll Village Vendor'

Mail applications to:
Carol Ojard Carlson, Julebyen Chair
PO Box 245, Knife River, Mn. 55609
Phone: (218) 834-5950
Email: carolojardcarlson@gmail.com

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