Prepare for the holidays by attending the 2024 Julmarknad (Christmas Market) in historic Bishop Hill, IL. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. November 29, November 30, and December 7. On December 1 and 8, 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 Bjorklund Hotel will be hosting activities both weekends of Julmarknad. During the first weekend, cookie baking will be done in the historic Bjorklund Hotel kitchen from 1 to 3 p.m. During the second weekend of Christmas Market, children are invited to make edible tree ornaments at the Bjorklund Hotel from 1 to 3 p.m. Peanuts will be used. These ornaments may be taken home, or left at the Hotel to be placed on the Bishop Hill Park’s Christmas tree during the tree lighting on Lucia Nights. This activity is free but donations are welcomed. Both weekend activities are hosted by the Bishop Hill State Historic Site.
For more information about Julmarknad activities, please view www.visitbishophill.com or call 309-927-3899. The BHHA organizes Julmarkand. Julmarknad events are financed by the Bishop Hill Arts Council, Community State Bank, Illinois Arts Council, Bill and Susan Sherrard Foundation, Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation, and SWEA-Chicago. Regional Media is our major media sponsor.
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