Bishop Hill Julmarknad 2025: Swedish Christmas Market Preview

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