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.
A working model railroad will also be in the Steeple Building Museum, with a Christmas display all five days of Julmarknad. The Steeple Building is located at 103 North Bishop Hill Street. It is the 3-story building with a clock tower on top.
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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