Prepare for the holidays by attending the 2025 Julmarknad, or Christmas Market, in Bishop Hill, IL. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. November 28-29 and on December 6. On November 30 and December 7, the hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The daily attractions include Swedish folk characters, traditional Swedish holiday decorations, holiday music, craft activities, and Christmas gifts for sale. All our shops, museums, and restaurants will be open to satisfy your holiday needs.

The Cookie Walk will be held at the Colony School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on November 28 and 29. Homemade cookies and other baked goods can be purchased by the pound. Also at the School, the Bishop Hill Methodist Church will be conducting an Advent Workshop where families can make Advent Wreaths to take home.

Purchase your homemade cookies! (While Supplies Last)
$ 3 for 1/4 lb
$ 6 for 1/2 lb
$12 for 1 lb
Proceeds from of the Cookie Walk will benefit the Bishop Hill United Methodist Church and the Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Association. The Colony School is located at 405 West Main Street, Bishop Hill IL.

For more information about other Julmarknad activities, please call 309-927-3899 or email bhha@mymctc.net. Julmarknad events are sponsored, in part, by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency, Community State Bank, BHHA, and the Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation. Regional Media is our major media sponsor.