During the Great Nordic Migration from Denmark, which began in the middle of the 1800s and continued into the 1900s, more than 300,000 Danes embarked on the journey across the Atlantic towards ‘The Land of the Free’, with dreams of free land and a better life. A large number of these Danish immigrants chose to … Continue reading Do You Have Danish Roots? Click Here to Find Out!
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Danish Days ‘Old World Artisans Marketplace’: [More!] Shopping, with a Side of History
An interactive, treasure-collecting highlight of this year’s Solvang Danish Days, is the Old World Artisans Marketplace , which runs both Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20, from 9:00 AM, on… The Danish Days Old World Artisans Marketplace features demonstrations and artisanal, hand-crafted items including Scandinavian arts & crafts, woodworking, papercutting, rosemaling, fabric art, jewelry, pottery, and the ever-popular Danish Sisterhood Booth. Click here for Marketplace location , … Continue reading Danish Days ‘Old World Artisans Marketplace’: [More!] Shopping, with a Side of History
Artisans, Storytellers & Craftspeople: Living History Festival at Elverhøj Museum // Saturday & Sunday, September 19 & 20
Celebrate Solvang’s history and cultural roots during the Living History Festival, Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20, at Elverhøj Museum of History and Art . Artisans, storytellers and craftspeople will demonstrate their skills and entertain visitors throughout the weekend event; the public is invited, and admission is free. “Artisans demonstrating blacksmithing, carving wooden storks and constructing Viking chain-mail jewelry will … Continue reading Artisans, Storytellers & Craftspeople: Living History Festival at Elverhøj Museum // Saturday & Sunday, September 19 & 20
Æbleskiver? Check. Vikings? Check. Shopping? You Bet: First Street Solvang Merchant Walk
You’ve had your Æbleskiver Breakfast . You’ve toured the Danish Days Viking Encampment . The kids had a blast in the Kid’s Korner . So, now what…? Time to SHOP! The Danish Days First Street Solvang Merchant Walk runs 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM on Saturday, September 19, and 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 20. Stroll Solvang’s First Street for a peek at wares from … Continue reading Æbleskiver? Check. Vikings? Check. Shopping? You Bet: First Street Solvang Merchant Walk
US Air Force Band of the Golden West, “Galaxy”, to Perform Free Concert during 79th Annual Solvang Danish Days
— Military Band to Entertain Guests with Rock, Pop and Country Hits; Galaxy Joins Local Rock Band, “Echoswitch”, in Free Danish Days Saturday Concert Line-Up — Solvang Danish Days, California’s premier Danish heritage festival, continues to augment its three-day event schedule, expanding entertainment opportunities for all ages throughout the entire event weekend, Friday through Sunday, … Continue reading US Air Force Band of the Golden West, “Galaxy”, to Perform Free Concert during 79th Annual Solvang Danish Days
Announcing the 2015 Solvang Danish Days Parade Grand Marshals, Bent & Susy Olsen
The Solvang Danish Days Foundation is pleased to announce this year’s Danish Days Parade Grand Marshals, Bent and Susy Olsen, owners of Solvang’s own Olsen’s Danish Village Bakery . The Olsens were chosen as this year’s Grand Marshals due to their long-time support of Solvang and Danish Days, and their work with numerous Danish organizations. (And their yummy baked … Continue reading Announcing the 2015 Solvang Danish Days Parade Grand Marshals, Bent & Susy Olsen
New Viking Beer & Wine Garden Hours and Participants // Updated Spin on Danish Days Dinner Dance
The 2015 version of Solvang Danish Days (September 18-20, 2015), California’s premier Danish heritage festival, continues to expand upon its varied activities – melding more modern Danish practices with traditional ways – in an effort to exemplify everything Danish; these efforts have produced a few new tweaks to Danish Days including advance, on-line ticketing for the paid portions … Continue reading New Viking Beer & Wine Garden Hours and Participants // Updated Spin on Danish Days Dinner Dance
Get Your 2015 Solvang Danish Days Tickets!
2015 Solvang Danish Days tickets are NOW ON SALE! 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 Æbleskiver … Continue reading Get Your 2015 Solvang Danish Days Tickets!
Announcing the 2015 Solvang Danish Days Maid
Seventeen years have passed since celebrating my first Danish Days and each year I have looked forward to Danish Days weekend. As a child, I especially loved seeing the Danish dancers in the streets, the endless amounts of aebleskivers, the parades and the Danish Maid. I admired the Danish Maids and marveled on their beautiful … Continue reading Announcing the 2015 Solvang Danish Days Maid
Trip To Denmark Raffle Winner
Danish Maid Angelique Heron drew the winning ticket yesterday for the 2014 Win a Trip to Denmark raffle. The lucky winner is…Linda Morrison from Granada Hills, CA! Congratulations Linda! Have a wonderful time!!
