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Julmarknad Handcraft Market & Festival | American Swedish Institute
Saturday, December 6 & 7
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The sights and sounds of the holiday market, or Julmarknad market, come to ASI for 3 days during the first weekend in December at one of the region’s largest handcraft markets and holiday festivals. Shop over 60 local artists for beautiful, fun, and useful handmade goods.
Perfect for all ages, Julmarknad offers pop-up musical performances, family crafts, story time, festive foods, holiday shopping at ASI’s Museum Store and Jul Shop, and a visit to ASI’s iconic holiday exhibition in the Turnblad Mansion.
ASI’s Julmarknad is one of the busiest and most magical weekends of the year. Join us Friday night for a special preview party and first pick of shopping or attend Saturday or Sunday for the full festival experience. On Sunday, extra family friendly activities are paired with special pricing: buy one adult ticket, get one youth ticket free.
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Minnesota Merry Market | State Fair
Saturday, December 20 – 21 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The sights and sounds of the holiday market, or Julmarknad market, come to ASI for 3 days during the first weekend in December at one of the region’s largest handcraft markets and holiday festivals. Shop over 60 local artists for beautiful, fun, and useful handmade goods.
Link to more information.