Julefest: A Nordic Holiday Celebration

Our 21+ Beer Garden is open all day for glögg, mead, beer, and holiday cheer 🍻 Throughout the day, Valhalla Beer Hall is filled with the sound of music from local Nordic performers from across the state!

(Looking to raise your glass with other adults? Check out Julefest 21+ Night Market!)

A long-standing tradition at Julefest, æbleskiver (or ebelskivers) are fluffy Danish "pancake" balls, typically served as a traditional dessert during the Christmas season. These delicious little spheres, served with lingonberry sauce, powdered sugar, and whipped cream, are among our most popular Nordic treats at Julefest!

Each year, over 40 local vendors gather under the cozy lights in our outdoor market! 

One of the Museum’s longest-standing traditions may also be its most delicious. Volunteer-run and led since its inception, Goodies2Go is a beloved part of the Museum’s holiday tradition!

Each year, dozens of volunteer bakers spend weeks beating together untold amounts of butter and sugar, rolling yards of dough, and anxiously peeking into ovens to make thousands of favorite holiday baked goods like krumkake, rosettes, and princess gems. Highly anticipated by Julefest attendees, the Goodies2Go selection regularly sells out by mid-afternoon each day of the fest.