Danish Days annual celebration is on the 3rd weekend in September
https://www.solvangdanishdays.org/event-schedule/
Æbleskiver Breakfast
8:30am – 12:00pm (* New time!)
Have an Æbleskiver Breakfast on Copenhagen Drive & First Street, just $12 per person (with Danish sausage, $15). Why wait in line for your Æbleskiver feast?! Buy your Æbleskiver Breakfast tickets in advance, and get to those yummy pancakes that much faster…
Old World Artisans Marketplace
9:00am
Demonstrations and artisanal hand-crafted items including Scandinavian arts & crafts, woodworking, papercutting, rosemaling, fabric art, jewelry, pottery, and the ever-popular Danish Sisterhood Booth. (located on First Street)
Axe Throwing
10:00am – 2:00pm
You read that, right: this year’s Solvang Danish Days will feature an axe throwing arena hosted by Boy Scout Troops 41 and 87. Public invited to give axe throwing a whirl! $10 for 10 throws. Tickets will be sold at the entrance to the Viking Beer & 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
Kid’s Korner
10:00am – 5:00pm
Enjoy face painting, activities, games and fun in Solvang Park, plus Luna’s Jumps attractions (on First Street). Featuring the popular LEGO® Tent and more experiences TBA!
Rune Reader, Tracey Boyer
10:00am – 5:00pm
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.
Comedy Industries
11:00am
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.
Elverhøj Museum Free Admission Day
11:00am – 5:00pm
Enjoy a day of free admission to Solvang’s Elverhøj Museum of History & Art! 1624 Elverhoy Way, 805-686-1211 or www.elverhoj.org
John Clark – Hans Christian Andersen Storytimes
11:00am & 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 Elverhøj Museum of History & Art.
Æbleskiver Eating Contest
11:30am
Who can eat the most aebleskiver 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 & Wine Garden. All ages welcome for the Eating Contest.
Free Concert: Sage City Band
12:00pm – 2:30pm
Sage City Band performs live in the Solvang Park Gazebo.
Solvang Brewing Co. in Solvang Park
12:00pm – 5:00pm
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.)
Children’s Parade
2:30pm
Parade begins at Atterdag Square (corner of Atterdag Road and Copenhagen Drive), and meanders down Copenhagen to Solvang Park. All children and families are welcome to join this charming event, no charge, costumes encouraged.
Danish Days Closing Ceremony in Solvang Park
3:00pm
Our 2026 Danish Days Maid closes the festive weekend!
Live performance by Bill Agin and Territorial Law band to follow, 3:30pm-5:00pm.
Solvang Ghost Tour
8:00pm
Step into Solvang after dark for an eerie walk through the town’s haunted past. Hear spooky stories of the restless spirits and mysterious happenings that linger in our Danish village. Along the way, you’ll use real ghost-hunting tools like EMF meters and dowsing rods, while being led by a charismatic local tour guide. Advance tickets recommended; space is limited. Book at: thehauntghosttours.com/solvang