In-person

Julefest: A Nordic Holiday Celebration

November 20-22, 2026

2655 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107

206.789.5707

Interested in vending at Julefest 2026?

Please submit the Vendor Interest Form by August 23, 2026 to be considered for this year's event. For more information, please reach out to Kendall Martin at kendallm@nordicmuseum.org.

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Save the Date for Julefest, Ballard's Favorite Holiday Tradition ❄️

November 20-22, 2026

Throughout the weekend, bring the whole family and step into a winter wonderland for an authentic Nordic holiday experience with live music, unique treats, and community spirit! Wander through rows of stalls filled with handcrafted gifts, traditional foods, and cozy Scandinavian apparel.

Julefest is one of Seattle's favorite traditions. It's where the city comes together to celebrate the season, and it’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit!

What You'll Find At Julefest

Beer Garden & Live Performances

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!

Æbleskiver

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!

*Saturday and Sunday only

Outdoor Nordic Christmas Market

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

Interested in vending at Julefest 2026?

Please submit the Vendor Interest Form by August 23, 2026 to be considered for this year's event.

Homemade Christmas Cookies

Each year, dozens of volunteer bakers spend weeks beating together untold amounts of butter and sugar 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.