Autumn Fair

Immerse yourself in the spirit of the time and strike up a conversation with market women and other colourful characters who once brought the markets to life. The innkeepers serve up delicious treats, while farmers, crofters and travelling vendors set up their market stalls. At the crossroads, everyone is invited to join in the dancing.

Traditionally, Michaelmas fairs would be held all over Sweden. People traded craft wares‚ household essentials and farm animals. Skansen’s autumn fair is an annual fixture where you will meet tavern waitresses‚ stable lads‚ farmers and smallholders bringing this year’s produce to market. The fair is organized by Skansen’s Village Institute and provides a taste of life at a country fair in the old days. The items on sale include textiles‚ woodcrafts‚ household utensils‚ toys‚ vegetables‚ candy‚ cheese‚ bread and buns‚ jams and cordials. Step into the bustling crowds and travel back to a time when country fairs were among the most important festive occasions in people’s lives!