Vendors
ALCOHOL
- Norden Aquavit - hand-crafted Aquavit from Michigan\
- Sjöblom Glögg - authentic Swedish glögg, produced in Napa Valley, California
- Skål Beer Hall - Viking-inspired Beer Hall honoring the Nordic roots of Ballard
- Sky River Mead - locally-brewed meads, drinking horns, and holiday wreaths
- Swede Hill Distilling - Yakima-based craft distillery producing whiskey, flavored vodka, and flavored moonshine
ART
- Bjørn Larsen - Danish artist making original art; acrylics on canvas and prints
- Cooper Art and Abode - abstract artist creating original artworks, prints, dala horse ornaments, and a variety of other goods made by hand
- Elizabeth Person Art & Design - art prints, cards, and stickers
- Michael Holberg Glass - and blown and sculpted glass. Gnomes, Nordic trees, Viking heads, snowmen, Christmas ornaments, and polar bears
- Swedish Dream - Scandinavian-themed original artwork prints
ARTISAN FOOD
- Hygge Chocolates - Scandinavian-Inspired artisan chocolates and confections inspired by comfort and coziness
- Rainy Day Bees - hyper-local honey from Seattle neighborhoods; handmade beeswax candles and candle holders
- Salt Blade - artisan-made salami and gift packs
HANDCRAFTED GOODS
- Anna Svensson Art - unique, unscented branched candles in Scandinavian style, as well as winter/Christmas-themed poured candles in the shape of snowballs, gnomes, gingerbread men, etc.
- Birgit Moenig Designs - hand-painted silk scarves, stainless steel scarf holders, and 3D metal ornaments
- Fern and Fjord - Vintage Nordic home décor and wares
- FinnPeaks - wooden trays, wool blankets, wood jewelry, linen table runners, kitchen towels, candleholders, and watercolors with Finnish design flair
- Judy's Painted Treasures - hand-painted woodenware - Norwegian rosemaling and Christmas items.
- Kos Candles - eco-friendly and vegan candles inspired by Kos, the Norwegian word for "anything that brings you love, joy, and cozy living"
- Larson Craft Co. - handsewn flag pennants and market bag; hand-painted signs with Viking and God Jul décor; Scandinavian ornaments with Dala horses and gnomes
- Maddy's Crafts - handmade gnomes, paintings, cards, and other small items. Everything is made and sold by Madelyn, 14 years old.
- The Modern Dane – Danish organic linen bedding in designs that celebrate the splendor of Scandinavian nature.
- Natural by Design Wood Art - hand-turned wood art; bowls, vessels, Christmas trees, etc.
- Norwegian Rosemalers - hand-painted wooden-ware in the Norwegian Rosemaling style
- Pammy's Attic - handcrafted gnomes and charcuterie boards
- Reed Hammer and Needle - high-performance kitchen knives and very durable leather products including wallets and knife sheaths
- Scandinavian Design Studio - Scandinavian tees, stickers, holiday ornaments, and gifts
- Scandinavian Hearts - stickers, wood hearts, ornaments, earrings, and books with Scandinavian styles and symbols
- TempleFire - master oven mason specializing in the design and construction of wood-fired masonry ovens and stoves.
- Twiggypop Ranch - handmade felted goods
JEWELRY AND APPAREL
- Best Coast Canvas - high quality waxed canvas and wool aprons, verksted aprons, and tool bags made in the USA
- Elentari Handverk - handcrafted gold, silver, gemstone, and enamel jewelry featuring Norwegian filigree and ancient Norse motifs reimagined for modern times
- Freddy's Real Leaf Gifts - real leaves dipped in gold, copper, and silver and formed into Christmas ornaments and jewelry
- Hovden Wear - Scandinavian clothing and accessories inspired by tradition and made for the modern day
- MorMor Crafts - hand-knit tams, ski caps, and mittens with Norwegian motifs
- Norskwear - Norskwear sweaters and accessories
- SIGIL - raw mineral jewelry inspired by the rugged landscapes and folklore of Iceland
DINING
- Five Hooks Seafood - fresh fish and seafood offerings prepared to order
- Kaffeeklatsch Seattle - German-themed coffee, pastries, and food
- Manic Meatballs - Swedish meatballs
- Monster Dogs - Seattle-style hot dogs
- Now Make Me A Sandwich - variety of sandwiches from all over the world, made from scratch
- Pilgrim Coffee - coffee and espresso
- Pop's Popcorn - a 1930 popcorn truck offering fresh popcorn, packaged candies, and beverages
OTHER
- Aegis Living - Assisted Living and Memory Care. New Ballard Location Opening Early 2024!
- Ballard Alliance
- Icelandair
- Seattle Times
In addition to the above vendors, the Nordic Museum Store will be open throughout Julefest with Christmas decorations, Nordic candy, gifts, Museum merch, and more!
Musicians
For a full schedule of performances, please visit nordicmuseum.org/julefest.
- Allspice - international folk dance group playing a variety of Scandinavian and original tunes
- Duet Friends - friends for over 20 years, this group plays Skandia Duets and brings new life to forgotten tunes!
- Finnish Choral Society - mixed choral group singing Finnish folk, patriotic, humorous, sacred, and secular songs
- Hjarta Herring - Scandinavian folk group that has been playing Julefest and other events since the days of the old museum!
- Iceland Groove Project - playing traditional Scandinavian music in the great Northwest since 1957!
- Karusellen - a professional band of Icelanders with vast experience playing in Seattle, Iceland, and elsewhere
- Metro Gnomes - 5-piece band playing Nordic tunes for dancing and listening
- Norwegian Ladies Chorus - Scandinavian women's choral group singing Norwegian music. Active since 1936!
- Seattle Skandia Spelmanslag - Scandinavian stringed instrument group playing dancing music with verve, experience, and joy!
- Skandia Kapell - playing traditional Scandinavian music in the great Northwest since 1957!
- Sølje Sisters - musical Ensemble that has been playing in Seattle for 25 years/ Plays Scandinavian Folk Music
- Sprida Ut - Scandinavian folk group playing instrumental and vocal songs
- Swedish Singers of Seattle - mixed choral group keeping the tradition of Swedish music vibrant in Seattle
- TinnFelen - Norwegian Hardangerfeles group playing for over 20 years in Seattle
- The Winter Band - 5-piece band that plays traditional Scandinavian waltzes and dance tunes
