Yule Fest Event Information
Yule Fest in Junction City, Oregon, this December 6th-7th will…
An ancient Norse tradition originally called jol, now known as Yule, is celebrated during the winter solstice season (December 21–22 in the Northern Hemisphere; June 20–21 in the Southern Hemisphere). In the 9th century, Yule became the name for Christmas. Though Finland still calls this time joulu and Iceland word remains Jol for referring to this season, and in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway Jul is still used, which reflects its ancient roots. As time went on Jol transitioned to Yule, and then Yule moved to Christmas, though many of the Yule Fest traditions remain. A few of those traditions are the Yule log and Yule goat.
A few of these Yule Fest traditions will be found throughout the Yule Fest in Junction City. Hosted by the Scandinavian Cultural Foundation, which is known for the Junction City Scandinavian Festival (est. 1961) the Yule Fest will be expanding this year. The event will reflect a Scandinavian Christmas market, where you will find a traditional dinner each evening, brews, spirits, and other beverages, and Nordic and Christmas themed crafts and arts. Some of the vendors serving at the event will be local nonprofits.
The vendors will be accompanied by themed entertainment. There will be a Christmas tree light, a featured dinner serving an authentic Scandinavian meal, and a wine wall event supporting the SCF. There will be live music, gingerbread house activities for children, and a Yule goat, which will be combined with other Nordic traditions involving fire.
The Scandinavian Cultural Foundation is a nonprofit with a mission to preserve Scandinavian culture in our area and provide community outreach through educational experiences centered around the local heritage. Admission is free for all visitors.
If you want to join SCF events as a vendor, or performer check our contact page for those emails.
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