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Only @ Danish Days: Organist James Welch in Concert {Sat., Sept. 15}

Danish Days Organ Concert ~ Saturday, September 15, 1:00 PM James Welch Pulls Out All the Stops! Favorite festival organist, James Welch, is “Bach” by popular demand for this year’s Danish Days celebration, playing on the authentic pipe organ at Bethania Lutheran Church on Saturday, September 15, at 1:00 PM. A world-renowned concert organist, Welch’s … Continue reading Only @ Danish Days: Organist James Welch in Concert {Sat., Sept. 15}

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Santa Ynez Valley News, “Foodies delight: Solvang Danish Days Festival dishes out new eats and entertainment”

Contributed Report | Aug 29, 2018 Solvang Danish Days crew in the Aebleskiver tents during the Aebleskiver Breakfast. {Photo Credit: Theresa Gingras} The 82nd annual Solvang Danish Days festival set for Friday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Sept. 16, aims to showcase the tastiest slice of Solvang’s Danish foodie culture honoring both traditional and contemporary flair. … Continue reading Santa Ynez Valley News, “Foodies delight: Solvang Danish Days Festival dishes out new eats and entertainment”

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Solvang History, Danish Heritage, Art, Hands-On Activities…Viking Selfie Station: “Living History Festival” at Elverhøj Museum of History & Art

Do you consider yourself a ‘history buff’? An art lover? Are you looking for additional kids’ activities during Solvang Danish Days? Or, maybe the ultimate #DanishDays Instagram backdrop?! Elverhøj Museum of History & Art has all that and more, during their “Living History Festival” held both Saturday (September 15) and Sunday (September 16) of the Danish Days event weekend . The Elverhøj Museum is located at … Continue reading Solvang History, Danish Heritage, Art, Hands-On Activities…Viking Selfie Station: “Living History Festival” at Elverhøj Museum of History & Art

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Now Presenting: the 2018 Solvang Danish Days Grand Marshals, Glen and Michele Jacobsen

The Solvang Danish Days Foundation is pleased to announce the 2018 Solvang Danish Days Grand Marshals, Glen and Michele Jacobsen, of Solvang. The Jacobsens will preside over this year’s Danish Days weekend, Friday through Sunday, September 14 through 16, 2018. Solvang Danish Days celebrates 82 years in 2018, and Glen Jacobsen has been working behind … Continue reading Now Presenting: the 2018 Solvang Danish Days Grand Marshals, Glen and Michele Jacobsen

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Noozhawk: Solvang Danish Days Returning in September for Its 82nd Run {September 14-16, 2018}

by Anna Ferguson-Sparks for Solvang Danish Days | July 10, 2018 Solvang Village Band atop the Carlsberg Beer Wagon, Solvang Danish Days 2017 {Photo Credit: Theresa Gingras Photography} California’s premier Danish heritage festival, Solvang Danish Days, will hold its 82nd run this year with a three-day event weekend lineup Sept. 14-16. The 2018 Solvang Danish … Continue reading Noozhawk: Solvang Danish Days Returning in September for Its 82nd Run {September 14-16, 2018}

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Expedia: 50 Top-Rated Vacation Destinations in North America {including Solvang, of course!}

by Lily Rogers | May 10, 2018 Solvang — and Solvang Danish Days — made the cut! The Santa Ynez Valley town is an ideal vacation spot, year-round…but in mid-September, all of the Danish action comes to a celebratory boil during #DanishDays (September 14-16, 2018). Examining verified Expedia reviewers’ favorite places Welcome to our second-annual … Continue reading Expedia: 50 Top-Rated Vacation Destinations in North America {including Solvang, of course!}

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Santa Ynez Valley News: Danish Maid Christiana Heron to preside over Solvang Danish Days

by Lisa André | Jun 2, 2018 Danish Maid honor becomes a family affair as Christiana Heron joins the historical Danish Maid line-up following in the footsteps of her two sisters, mother and grandmother. {Photo Credit: Mike Mesikep} The Solvang Danish Days Foundation has chosen Christiana Heron as its 2018 Danish Maid to lead the … Continue reading Santa Ynez Valley News: Danish Maid Christiana Heron to preside over Solvang Danish Days

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Get Your Tickets for Solvang Danish Days 2018!

2018 Solvang Danish Days tickets are NOW ON SALE! Overall admission to Solvang Danish Days is FREE, but individual pieces within the weekend require tickets: Saturday and/or Sunday morning Æbleskiver Breakfasts, and the “Dane For A Day” VIP Package. Traditional Solvang Danish Days Æbleskiver Breakfast Why wait in line for your Æbleskiver feast?! Buy your … Continue reading Get Your Tickets for Solvang Danish Days 2018!

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Expedia: 11 US Cities that Feel Like International Destinations {including a Nod to Solvang}

by Kohleun Adamson | April 10, 2018 Solvang and its annual celebration of everything “Danish”, Solvang Danish Days, was featured in a recent Expedia article about “11 US Cities that Feel Like International Destinations”! Solvang via Flickr/Prayitno Exploring America’s many cultures, one town at a time American culture is a rich fusion of customs and histories … Continue reading Expedia: 11 US Cities that Feel Like International Destinations {including a Nod to Solvang}

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