The market, which kicks off on Thursday, will roll on like any other year.
In normal cases, there are usually between 150-175 knaves who line up outdoors, but this year they expect there to be a good ten fewer knaves than usual.
On the visitor side, however, it looks like the interest is greater now than in previous years.
- There is extremely great interest.
We have probably never had so many people get in touch and want the program.
We still print copies, says Birgitta Nilsson.
A lot of preparation
Before the market, the organizers have a lot to stand for. They have to make sure that the bangers arrive in place and many people get in touch with questions about high and low.
- It feels both edgy, nervous and joyful.
All at once!
It's a very stressful period before everything really kicks off.
Hear more about the celebration of Jokkmokk's market in the clip above.