Jordbruksdagarna: Bishop Hill’s Harvest of History

On Galesburg’s Morning News, Todd DeDecker, administrator of the Bishop Hill Heritage Association, discussed the upcoming Jordbruksdagarna festival, scheduled for Sept. 27-28, 2025, in Bishop Hill. The annual event, meaning "Agriculture Days" in Swedish, celebrates the village’s 1846 Swedish immigrant heritage with harvest-themed activities. Aired days before the festival, the segment offered listeners a detailed preview of what to expect and underscored the event’s role in supporting the local economy. DeDecker outlined the festival’s offerings, including hayrides, live folk music featuring traditional instruments, and demonstrations of crafts like blacksmithing and weaving. Food highlights include Swedish meatballs, lingonberry desserts, and local cider. Family-friendly activities, such as pumpkin decorating and historical storytelling about Bishop Hill’s founder, Erik Jansson, were also noted.