Todd Decker from the Bishop Hill Heritage Association stops by Galesburg’s Morning News with the full preview of Julmarknad 2025 – the Swedish Christmas market that turns the entire 1850s village into a living, breathing holiday tradition.
No chain stores, no mall vibes – just handcrafted gifts, roaming Tomten (Christmas elves), the prank-loving Julbock goat, daily nyckelharpa concerts, cookie & chocolate walks, Dala horse painting, and a visiting Swedish vocal ensemble (Kongero) on Dec 6.
Dates & Hours:
- Nov 28–30 (Fri–Sat 10am–4pm, Sun 11am–4pm)
- Dec 6–7 (Sat 10am–4pm, Sun 11am–4pm)
Plus a sneak peek at Lucia Nights (Dec 12–13) when the whole town glows with candles and luminaries.
Full schedule & details at visitbishophill.com