Celebrate the 88th Anniversary of Solvang Danish Days
Schedule of Events
8:30am – 12:00pm: Ebleskiver Breakfast
Have an Ebleskiver Breakfast on Copenhagen Drive and First Street, just $10 per person (with Danish sausage, $12). Why wait in line for your Ebleskiver feast?! Buy your Ebleskiver Breakfast tickets in advance, and get to those yummy pancakes that much faster…
10:00am: Old World Artisans Marketplace
Demonstrations and artisanal hand-crafted items including Scandinavian arts and crafts, woodworking, papercutting, rosemaling, fabric art, jewelry, pottery, and the ever-popular Danish Sisterhood Booth.
10:00am: Comedy Industries
Relax under the trees in Solvang Park, and laugh with Comedy Industries; Scott Meltzer and Katrine Spang-Hanssen feature amazing tricks, jokes and lively audience participation.
10:00am – 2:00pm: Axe Throwing
You read that, right: this year's Solvang Danish Days will feature an axe throwing arena hosted by Boy Scout Troop 41. Public invited to give axe throwing a whirl! $10 for 10 throws. Tickets will be sold at the entrance to the Viking Beer and Wine Garden. (Guests must be 13 years of age or older to enjoy. Ages 13-17 need to have a parent or guardian present. Closed-toe shoes required.) #throwlikeaViking
10:00am – 5:00pm: Kid's Korner
The 2024 Kid's Korner has grown! Enjoy face painting, activities, games and fun in Solvang Park, plus Luna's Jumps attractions on First Street (10:00am-5:00pm). Featuring the popular LEGO® Tent, and more experiences TBA!
10:00am – 5:00pm: Rune Reader, Tracey Boyer
What do the Runes see in your future? Find out, during this year's Danish Days! Genuine rune reader, right in Solvang Park. FREE for your entertainment, so step up and ask the rune stones about your fate.
11:00am – 5:00pm: Elverhoj Museum Free Admission Day
Enjoy a day of free admission to Solvang's Elverhoj Museum of History and Art! 1624 Elverhoy Way, 805-686-1211 or www.elverhoj.org
John Clark – Hans Christian Andersen Storytimes
11:00am and 1:00pm
Young and old alike will enjoy listening to hours of tales from Denmark's favorite author. Sunday readings: 11:00am at the Hans Christian Andersen Museum (at The Book Loft), 1:00pm at the Elverhoj Museum of History and Art.
11:30am: Ebleskiver Eating Contest
Who can eat the most Ebleskiver in 5 minutes?! Sunday Contest will be held in the Midgaard Pavilion in Parking Lot 2, downtown Solvang, adjacent to the Danish Days Viking Beer and Wine Garden. All ages welcome for the Eating Contest.
12:00pm – 5:00pm: Solvang Brewing Co. in Solvang Park
Sip locally-crafted beers at the Solvang Brewing Company tent in Solvang Park. (You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase alcoholic beverages.)
3:00pm: Danish Days Closing Ceremony in Solvang Park
Our 2025 Danish Days Maid closes the festive weekend. A live performance by The Rincons band to follow.
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