On Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Danish Maid, Natalya Nielsen, drew the winning ticket for the 2016 “Win a Trip to Denmark” raffle: the winner is…Jeff Paradise from Long Island, New York. Congratulations, Jeff! One of the highlights of each year’s Solvang Danish Days, is the chance for Solvang locals and visitors to win the trip … Continue reading Jeff Paradise from New York, Pack Your Bags: You’re Going to Denmark!
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Solvang Danish Days Concludes its 80th Celebration, Shared with Thousands of Central Coast Locals and Visitors // Next Year’s Event is September 15-17, 2017
Solvang Danish Days successfully completed its 80th celebration, held Friday through Sunday, September 16 through 18, 2016. Thousands of attendees – from both the Santa Ynez Valley and points around the globe – joined in the annual festivities, consuming more than 6,300 Aebleskiver and a hefty share of Medisterpølse during the Saturday and Sunday Aebleskiver Breakfasts and Aebleskiver Eating … Continue reading Solvang Danish Days Concludes its 80th Celebration, Shared with Thousands of Central Coast Locals and Visitors // Next Year’s Event is September 15-17, 2017
Danish Days ‘Old World Artisans Marketplace’: Unique Items with a Bit of History
Like history? (So do we.) Love shopping? (Who doesn’t?!) You can cover both interests at this year’s Solvang Danish Days Old World Artisans Marketplace , which runs both Saturday and Sunday, September 17 and 18, from 9:00 AM until closing (approximately 5:00 PM, Saturday and 4:00 PM, Sunday). The Danish Days Old World Artisans Marketplace features demonstrations and artisanal, hand-crafted items including Scandinavian … Continue reading Danish Days ‘Old World Artisans Marketplace’: Unique Items with a Bit of History
Santa Ynez Valley News: Oregon Viking ship bound for Danish Days festival
by Mike Hodgson | Sep 13, 2016 Contributed Photo: A 28-foot Viking ship owned by Greg Van Vegmel of Oregon will roll into Solvang this week just in time to go on display at the annual Danish Days celebration. A Viking ship that’s sailed around the country from its home port in Oregon will drop … Continue reading Santa Ynez Valley News: Oregon Viking ship bound for Danish Days festival
Family-Friendly Fun on Tap for Solvang Danish Days, September 16-18
In just a few days, the 80th celebration of “Solvang Danish Days” will be under way, with three days of activities scheduled for Friday through Sunday, September 16 through 18. Young Danish Days fans will, this year, have their pick of various activities in the festival’s “Kid’s Korner”, in Solvang Park (Mission Drive and First … Continue reading Family-Friendly Fun on Tap for Solvang Danish Days, September 16-18
US Air Force Band of the Golden West, “Galaxy”, Returns to Solvang Danish Days with Free Saturday Concert
— Military Band to Entertain Guests with Rock, Pop and Country Hits;Galaxy Joins Returning Local Rock Band, “Echoswitch”, and Danish Trio,“Manne”, in Free Danish Days Concert Line-Up — Solvang Danish Days, California’s premier Danish heritage festival, is welcoming three returning musical acts to this year’s 80th Danish Days celebration, Friday through Sunday, September 16 through … Continue reading US Air Force Band of the Golden West, “Galaxy”, Returns to Solvang Danish Days with Free Saturday Concert
Announcing the 2016 Solvang Danish Days Grand Marshals, Mike & Martha Nedegaard
The charitable Solvang Danish Days Foundation is pleased to announce the 2016 Solvang Danish Days Grand Marshals, Mike and Martha Nedegaard, of Solvang. The Nedegaards will preside over this year’s Danish Days weekend, Friday through Sunday, September 16 through 18, 2016. Solvang Danish Days celebrates 80 years in 2016, and the Nedegaards have been tireless … Continue reading Announcing the 2016 Solvang Danish Days Grand Marshals, Mike & Martha Nedegaard
Tickets are NOW ON SALE for Solvang Danish Days 2016!
2016 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 Tickets are NOW ON SALE for Solvang Danish Days 2016!
Meet Natalya Nielsen, the 2016 Solvang Danish Days Maid
The charitable Solvang Danish Days Foundation has named Solvang’s own Natalya Nielsen as the 2016 Danish Maid. Natalya will preside over this year’s Solvang Danish Days, California’s premier Danish heritage festival, which marks its 80th anniversary with a three-day event weekend, Friday through Sunday, September 16 through 18, 2016. Since Solvang Danish Days’ modest beginnings … Continue reading Meet Natalya Nielsen, the 2016 Solvang Danish Days Maid
Danish Days Foundation to be honored at Solvang Julefest
November 20, 2015 3:42 pm • Staff Report The grand marshal of the 2015 Julefest Celebration has been announced. Instead of an individual honoree, the crown this year goes to the Solvang Danish Days Foundation, announced Tracy Farhad, Executive Director of the Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau, coordinator of the annual Solvang Julefest Celebration . “The Solvang Julefest committee is honoring … Continue reading Danish Days Foundation to be honored at Solvang Julefest
