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Julmarknad Handcraft Market & Festival

The sights and sounds of the Scandinavian marketplace come to ASI for 3 days during the first weekend in December at one of the region’s largest handcraft markets and festivals. Shop handmade goods from more than 60 regional artists at booths inside ASI and out in the courtyard. Browse exceptional items from ASI’s own Jul Shop, alongside distinctive artisan glass, clothing, wood, jewelry, ceramics, and textiles.

Perfect for all ages, Julmarknad features pop-up musical performances, family crafts, story time, festival foods, and take home handcraft projects that celebrate the season.

The 2022 Julmarknad Festival was December 3rd and 4th. Want to plan for 2023? Mark your calendars for the preview night on December 1st and the Festival on December 2nd and 3rd.

Julmarknad Vendors 2022

Alison Wonderland Productions

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AnnMade in Minnesota

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Aqua Nabina

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B E Nelson Design

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Becky Utecht Felt & Fiber

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Beeper Bébé

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Beidler Made Books and Engraving

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Better Days Yarn Co.

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Big Stick Studio

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Birch & Body

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Birch Bark Beth

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Bonesteeth

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Catherine Schoenherr

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Coneflower Creative

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Devil’s Workshop

DoodleTown Toys

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Dottir

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Fireweed Community Woodshop

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Flemming Petersen & Company

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Folkdress Fantasy

Fringe & Fettle Ceramics

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Hallin.Designs

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HejLöv

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Homesteading Bliss

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Ilrid Vikings

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Imokim Pottery

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Jessica Doody Art + Craft

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Justad Glass

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Kilns of Flanders

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Kim Losse/Donna Millard Artists

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Kirsten Aune Textiles

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Laurie Jacobi Original Designs in Wool

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Liesl Chatman

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Lisa Rydin Erickson

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Lund Studios

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Marcia Almquist – The Little Red Trunk

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Open Cupboard Designs

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Orangerie Letterpress

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Rebecca Wicklund

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Simply Elegant Glass Art

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Stanley Leonard Studio

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Steller Handcrafted Goods

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STITCHESbycarin

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T & C Latane

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Third Daughter Restless Daughter

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Trailside Folk Art

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Traveling Tomten

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Väva! Veve!

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2022 Julmarknad Handcraft Market applications are closed for this year. Applications open early summer and close midsummer each year. If you are interested in receiving information about future Julmarknad applications and other market opportunities with ASI, please fill out this form.

 

Julmarknad celebrates the Swedish tradition of slöjd, or handcraft. ASI is committed to upholding this tradition all year round with the Nordic Handcraft series. Workshops, classes and demos taught by skilled instructors bring Nordic-inspired folk arts to life innovative and creative programs in textiles, wood, birch bark weaving, basketry, glass and more. Learn more about ASI’s Nordic Handcraft Programs.

A tradition that can be traced back to the middle ages, outdoor holiday markets are a hallmark of the Swedish holiday season, which begins with the First Advent in November and ends on St Knut’s day on January 13. Nearly every town in Sweden has its own Julmarknad, characterized by small red sheds decorated for the season and filled with handmade goods from local vendors.

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