Julmarknad Handcraft Market & Festival
Visitors can browse handcrafted goods from dozens of regional makers, including ceramics, textiles, jewelry, glass, and woodwork. The celebration features pop-up musical performances, family craft activities, storytime, and seasonal shopping at ASI's Museum Store and Jul Shop. Guests can also explore the holiday exhibition inside the historic Turnblad Mansion and purchase festive foods.
What to Expect
Indoor Swedish holiday market featuring over 60 local handcraft artists.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Phillips West
Organizer
American Swedish Institute
Food & Drink
Festive foods are available; on Friday, FIKA offers a special holiday smörgåsbord dinner ticket, with drinks and snacks available for purchase.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday craft shoppers
Vibe
Festive and creative
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Adult tickets are $26 at the door Ticket price includes museum admission. On Sunday, buy one adult ticket and get one youth ticket free. – Get tickets
Tips & Advice
- Book your Saturday or Sunday entry slot ahead of time, because entry is timed and adult tickets cost more at the door.
- Bring the kids on Sunday, when there are extra family activities and each adult ticket comes with one free youth ticket.
- Get a Friday Preview Night ticket if you want first pick of the handmade goods before the Saturday and Sunday crowds.
- Leave time for the holiday exhibition in the Turnblad Mansion, since museum admission is included in your festival ticket.
Special Events & Promotions
- Friday Preview Night is a separately ticketed party with first pick of the artists' goods and the Jul Shop.
- FIKA's holiday smorgasbord dinner on Preview Night needs its own ticket.
- Sunday Family Day adds extra family-friendly activities.
- On Sunday, buy one adult ticket and get one youth ticket free.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it good for kids?
Yes, it's for all ages, with family crafts and storytime. Sunday is Family Day, with extra family-friendly activities.
What is there to do besides shopping?
There are pop-up music performances, family crafts, storytime and festive foods. You can also see ASI's holiday exhibition in the Turnblad Mansion, since museum admission is included in your ticket.
Is the market indoors?
Yes, unlike the outdoor markets in Sweden, the whole ASI market is indoors.
What happens on Preview Night?
Friday's Preview Night needs its own ticket. You get first pick of the handcrafted goods and the Jul Shop before the weekend crowds. FIKA sells a special holiday smorgasbord dinner ticket, plus drinks and snacks.
How do artists become vendors?
Applications open every June and close in July. Fill out the interest form to hear when the 2027 applications open.
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