The annual Scandinavian Christmas Fair takes place Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Kerr Scott Building at the NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh.
Admission is $10 for adults and free for children 12 and under.
The Scandinavian Christmas Fair is a celebration of the rich traditions of the Nordic countries: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland.
This old-world celebration is certain to get you into the spirit of the season! It attracts people and families of all nationalities who want to experience the magic of Christmas in Scandinavia. For many it has become an annual holiday tradition.
At the Julmarknad (Swedish for Christmas Fair) you can enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of Scandinavia: homemade Scandinavian food, live Nordic entertainment all day, craft items and imports for sale, a spectacular Lucia Procession and more!
The event is sponsored by VASA Order of America, Carl Larsson Lodge (a Scandinavian -American organization).
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Kerr-Scott Building, North Carolina State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC
