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. on December 6. On 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.
On Saturday December 6 for the 2025 Julmarknad (Christmas Market), the BHHA volunteers are sponsoring a make it/take it Christmas tree ornament workshop for children ages 12 and under at the Steeple Building Museum. Kids will have a choice of several types of ornaments to make and to take home to put on their Christmas tree. This is a free activity occurring from 1- 3 p.m. The Steeple Building Museum is located at 103 North Bishop Hill Street.
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.
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