The Swedish Christmas Market Julmarknad celebration centers on a craft fair and performers at the Swedish American Museum$2 suggested donation for admission for all.
Julmarknad is the Museum’s annual Christmas Bazaar, where traditional Scandinavian and modern handicrafts will be available for purchase. Visit the Children’s Museum for crafts, games and a special visit from Santa. It’s entertainment for the whole family and includes a kaffestuga, Lucia processions and folk dancers.
Performers:
Saturday, Dec. 3
11:30 AM Lucia with Merula Choir
12:30 PM Linda & Paul (Swedish Dance Instructors)
1:30 PM Chicago Swedish Male Chorus
3:00 PM Andersonville Suzuki Academy Violin Ensemble
Sunday, Dec. 4
12:00 PM Lucia with Svenska Skolan
1:30 PM Nordic Folkdancers
2:45 PM Chicago Spelmanslag
Vendors:
Funflector
Swedish Style Pedestrian reflectors
Henry Carlson
Swedish Antiques
Lauralee Carlson-Reese
Cross-Stitch, Painted Ornaments, Scandinavian Crafts
Marcia Schori
Hand-made jewelry
Aronson Graphic Design
Jewelry, Swedish ornaments, trolls, Stone wine stoppers, Christmas items
Linley Erickson
Ceramic Dala animals & bowls
Swedish Passport
Scandinavian Embroidery and collars on jackets, vests and sweatshirts
Sidonka Wadina
Straw Weavings & Ornaments
Nancy Snyder
Purses
Just Pots Container Gardening, LLC
Greens
Swedish American Museum
SWEA Café
Johan Ragner & Sandy Syring
Woodworking
Paulina Meat Market
