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!!
The winner of the 2025 Julebyen quilt raffle has not yet come forward. Julebyen has consulted with the Lake County Compliance Specialist and 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
· If you have this winning number you have until Feb 28 to claim the quilt.
· In the event it is not claimed, Julebyen will raffle the quilt again in 2026
We look forward to this ticket being claimed. Thank you to all who purchased tickets!!
Please notify Chair hhedlund.dl@gmail.com if you have the winning number!!
Julebyen is a centuries-old Nordic tradition celebrated with ethnic foods, crafts, holiday decorations, and music. Julebyen is hosted by the non-profit Knife River Recreation Council for the benefit of the community.
We can answer questions about vendors, activities, schedules, train rides and entertainment. We also sell reusable tote bags and decorative greenery. (Cash only)
Shop at the Outdoor Market, and these heated venues: Indoor Market, Farmer's Market and Gnome Dome Bakeri.
Round-trips from Duluth, AND, local runs to Troll Canyon in heated trains!
Enjoy a wide assortment of hot and cold dishes. from food vendors, food trucks located throughout the grounds, and visit the Gnome Dome Bakeri.
Free music, entertainment, games and demonstrations throughout the day in the heated Gnome Dome and outside. Fun events for children and adults!
Places to stay nearby.
We love our sponsors and know you will too!
The Leif Erikson has a new permanent home in Knife River, under its impressive timber-framed pavillion. Come check things out!
Learn more about the history of the ship and its remarkable voyage across the Atlantic from Norway in 1927.
You will find ample free parking along city streets (marked in green on the map) and in parking lots (first come first served).
Follow the one-way loop to designated areas across from the Julebyen Festival Grounds.