Julebyen

10/01/2026

JULEBYEN QUILT RAFFLE UPDATE

The winner of the 2025 Julebyen quilt raffle has not come forward. Julebyen has consulted with the Lake County Compliance Specialist as it relates to unclaimed raffle tickets. As a result of that conversation, Julebyen has decided to

· Pull another number.
The new winning number is 21462-405
· This number has been posted to julebyen.org and Facebook
· The prize must be claimed by Feb. 28
· In the event it is not claimed, run the quilt will be raffled again in 2026

We look forward to this ticket being claimed. Thank you to all who purchased tickets!!

Please notify Chair [email protected] if you have questions and especially if you have the winning number!!

14/12/2025

The JB raffle quilt has not been claimed. If you purchased a ticket, check your number . It might be yours!! 21462-480
Contact Helene if you won ([email protected])

10/12/2025

The Quilt Raffle Winning Ticket is: 21462-480
Contact Helene Hedlund if you won.
[email protected]

08/12/2025

***** Thank you ***** to all the Julebyen ‘25 volunteers, sponsors, vendors and attendees! You helped make Julebyen 2025 a big success! Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to maintain the public beach, numerous hiking trails, tennis and pickleball courts and youth activities associated with Knife River Recreation Council. A special shout out to Lovin Lakes County and KRRC for sponsoring this festival.
Have a great holiday season. See you next year!!

Note: these photos are from last year. If you have a favorite photo from Julebyen 2025 of a volunteer or vendor, please post it here along with a nice "thank you". We appreciate you all!

08/12/2025

The Quilt Raffle Winning Ticket is: 21462-480
If this is you contact Helene Hedlund by email at: [email protected]

06/12/2025

🎄✨ JULEBYEN 2025 BEGINS TODAY! ✨🎄
The magic of Scandinavian Christmas has arrived in Knife River! Our village is glowing, the vendors are setting up, the trolls are stirring, and the coffee is hot. It’s time to celebrate the traditions, stories, music, and community that make Julebyen so special.

Join us for a full weekend of Nordic fun:

📅 SAT. Dec 6 — 9:00 to 4:00
📅 SUN. Dec 7 — 10:00 to 3:00

From the Outdoor Market and Troll Village to delicious treats, live entertainment, and surprises around every corner — there’s something for everyone.

🎅🏼❄️ Velkommen to Julebyen 2025! Let the festivities begin!

05/12/2025

Julebyen Parking: There is lots of free parking all over town. Handicapped parking across from the Rec Center. There will be traffic volunteers ready to assist you. Look for the green areas on the map.

04/12/2025

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Thanks to Lovin' Lake County for their generous sponsorship!

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03/12/2025

🌟 FESTIVAL VILLAGE HIGHLIGHT 🌟
Live Nativity • 11:00 AM • Sunday, Dec. 7

Knife River Lutheran Church is once again bringing the Live Nativity to Julebyen 2024 — a beautiful retelling of The Story of Jesus' Birth right here in our snowy Festival Village.

👼 Featuring:
• Theme: The Story of Jesus’ Birth
• Choir: JOYFUL, directed by Patti Stoddard
• Narrator: Tim Anderson
• Actors: Knife River youth and adults — locals and relatives who bring the story to life

🐴🐐🐄🐑🐪 YES, REAL ANIMALS!
Horses, goats, a miniature cow, sheep, a donkey… and a camel!
Stay after the performance — attendees are welcome to feed the animals. Grain is provided by the owners.

🙏 Special Thanks To:
• Veritas Ridge Farm – horses
• Noatun Community Wooden Boat Works – goats
• CJ Forestry Mulching – cow, donkey, sheep, and the beloved camel!

Bundle up, bring the family, and experience this heartwarming Julebyen tradition in Festival Village. ❄️✨

01/12/2025

The Julnissas are sponsoring this year’s Julebyen Scavenger Hunt at the Two Harbors Library! 🎉📚

They’ve added new Scandinavian books—and even troll bells—to the collection.

Prizes include 5 Adult + 5 Children’s Dome Car tickets for the Julebyen Troll Train! 🚂✨

Stop by and chat with Madeline, Hannah, or Emily for all the details and to join the fun.

Huge thanks to the incredible TH Library team for supporting Julebyen again this year—see you December 6–7 in Knife River, MN! 🇳🇴❤️

01/12/2025

This year’s Scandinavian quilt theme is “Gnomes in Space”—because of course gnomes explore every corner of the universe! ✨🪐

Made and donated by local volunteer A.B. Hovis (aka Hjørdis the Viking Warrior Queen) and beautifully quilted by RuthAnn Grace, this lap quilt is truly out of this world.

You can see it on display in the Indoor Market. Tickets are $2.00 and available at the market.

The winner will be drawn at the end of Julebyen on Sunday, December 7. The winning ticket number will be posted on our website and page. If it’s yours, contact the JB Chair!